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      • Latvia
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Cao Lầu in Vietnam - best food by country

The Best Food by Country that I’ve Tasted

Have you ever wondered what kind of food you would find when you travel to a different country? Each country has its delicacies and traditional…

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Aerial View of Riga

The Top Ten Things to do in Riga, Latvia

First time visiting Riga, I didn’t know what to expect from a former Soviet country and the third-largest city in the Baltics. What I found…

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Fan "Tame Bird"

Learning the Secret Language of Fans

A highlight on the tour of Rundāle Palace is a special lesson to teach the secret language of fans. With ladies in the 18th century…

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Our Tour Guides in Rundāle Palace

Rundāle Palace: Exploring the Versailles of the Baltics

Taking a day trip from Riga to step back in time into a world of Manor Estates to discover Magnetic Latvia was magical. The Rundāle…

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Flowers and the Salaspils Memorial Ensemble

Remembering the Forgotten at Salaspils Memorial Ensemble and Rumbula Forest Memorial

Sitting in the back of the Uber car, as we drive further out of Riga, I wonder where we are going. My friend, Sara, wanted…

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Wooden Fence barricade in the Riga Ghetto

A Somber Walk Through the Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum

The Riga Ghetto is not a place you wanted to be in, but if you were one of the 70,000 Jews in Latvia at the…

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Lobby of the KGB Building

A Brief Visit to the KGB Museum in Riga – The Corner House

When visiting Riga, Latvia, it is hard not to see the influences left by the Soviet and Nazi occupations. The reminders are in the architecture…

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Shopping for vegetables inside the Riga Central Market

Exploring the Riga Central Market

Exploring the central markets gives you an insight into everyday life for Europeans. The Riga Central Market is the largest in Riga, Latvia, and a…

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Heather traveling on a plane- Traveling Lessons

15 Traveling Lessons Learned from International Travel

Traveling overseas can be a stressful experience for some, but not for me. Over the years, I have been going to and from Europe and…

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Heather at the Spanish Steps in Rome

50 Best RaulersonGirlsTravel Photos of 2019 (Year in Review)

This year has been full of ups and downs, but most of all, it has been an adventure. I started the year off by packing…

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Hi, I'm Heather! I'm a Gen-X Solo Adventure Traveler exploring the world, one beautiful destination at a time. I was a full-time engineer working a traditional 9-5 job for 24 years, but left it all behind to travel full time. Join me as I share the stories of being a digital nomad with all its trials and its accomplishments. I will show you that it is never too late to pursue your dream! And hopefully inspire you to go out and use that vacation time to your fullest. It is a big, beautiful world out there and it is waiting for you!
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"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beau "We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open". - Jawaharlal Nehru

I went exploring in the freshly fallen white snow now that I'm back in Michigan. Michigan in the winter time is so pretty if you look past the dreary skies. I can't wait to explore deeper.

#michiganwinter #whitesnow #winterwalks #winterphotography #paintcreektrail
Date night preparations in the works I got my dres Date night preparations in the works I got my dress and makeup ready to go. Thank you Covergirl's Lash Blast Clean Volume mascara and Perfect Point Plus Liquid Liner for making my eyes pop.

#EasyBreezyEyes #covergirl #datenightprep #herestoagreatnight #ad
#EasyBreezyEyes #complimentary
One of the many Christmas displays that I have gon One of the many Christmas displays that I have gone to this year. This is an unique display that is a walk thru display with greenhouses decorated along the walk. Truly magical and peaceful. Complete opposite of the wait in your car for over an hour to see a light display through your car window for a few minutes. What is your favorite type of Christmas light display?

#spiritofchristmas #christmasmagic #bethaltoarboretum #visitillinois
When the weather gets colder, I'm thinking of my w When the weather gets colder, I'm thinking of my warm and tropical vacations that I wish I was on. I think Santa had the right idea here!

#tropicaldreams #christmaslights #magiclightsdisplay #clarkstonmichigan #santaclaus #holidayseason
"Finding oneself and one's path is like waking up "Finding oneself and one's path is like waking up on a foggy day. Be patient, and presently the fog will clear and that which has always been there can be seen. The path is already there to follow." -Rasheed Ogunlaru

#getoutdoors #foggymorning #photographyoutdoors #caesarshead #southcarolina
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