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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 mature 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 the places I visit and explore and I'll 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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Always take the scenic route. You never know what Always take the scenic route. You never know what you may find. 

Took a detour on my road trip home to stop at Indiana's largest waterfall,  Cataract Falls. Cataract Falls consists of two sets of waterfalls on Mill Creek a mile apart from each other.  You can hike from one to the other or drive. There is also a beautiful historic covered bridge by the upper falls. 

Have you been here?
#chasingwaterfalls #cataractfalls #visitindiana #TravelTuesday #travelwritersuniversity
"Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the res "Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life." - Anna Akhmatova

Thinking back to being in Florence Italy three years ago. My 5 weeks in Italy that summer were amazing. Florence is one of those cities that I stayed longer in and would definitely go back to. 

#florence #firenze #italy #tuscany #toscana #italia #art #ig #florenceitaly #travel #firenzegram #love #igersfirenze #photography #picoftheday #instagood #photooftheday #travelphotography #arte #pontevecchio #visitflorence #strangerthings #rome #architecture #igersitalia #florencebymills #madeinitaly #firenzetoday #fashion #milliebobbybrown
When my niece thinks it is funny to interact with When my niece thinks it is funny to interact with the statues. Little does she know that her Aunt Heather does it all the time, too. I wonder where she gets it from? Lol

This was taken on a trip to Chicago. It was her first time traveling by train and I loved sharing this adventure with her. 

Have you taken your niece or nephew on a vacation before?

#travelswithmyaunt #auntlove #traveltuesday #travelwritersuniversity #visitchicagowithkids #chicagostatues
"You can't buy happiness but you can buy donuts. A "You can't buy happiness but you can buy donuts. And that's kinda the same thing." Today is National Donut Day!

We just had to go in and check out the infamous Duck Donuts while visiting the Outer Banks. The process is actually very easy. They start with plain donuts and then the magic happens. You can get all sorts of toppings on them. Of course, we had to try some. My favorites were the lemon icing with strawberry drizzle, maple icing with chopped bacon, strawberry shortcake with graham cracker crumble, and cookies and cream. 

What are your favorite toppings on donuts?

#NationalDoughnutDay #FoodieFriday #travelwritersuniversity #obxnow #theouterbanksnc #sweettooth #somanychoices #donutlover #delicious #foodoftheday #foodpics #sweetsforbreakfast #beacheats #doughnuts #doughnuttime
Aunt - a double blessing. You love like a parent Aunt - a double blessing.  You love like a parent and act like a friend. 

Today is #traveltuesday and I wanted to share the most wonderful travel gift my Aunt made for me.  It took her 6 months to finish. This shadow box is filled with so many trinkets, my travel photos,  and so much love that reminds me of my adventures in Africa, Paris, Italy, and Arizona. It is like a real I Spy game with all its little treasures. 

Have you been given a gift that reminds you of all your travels?

#auntlove #travelinspiration #remembering  #travelwritersuniversity #crafty #travelkeepsakes #travelmemories
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