Tag: Global travel
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Ngizohamba ikhaya lami……

I have always believed that travel connects us to people and places we otherwise would not have known and it has the ability to impact and shape us in life changing ways. This belief is actually in my mission statement for Heather Lane Adventures: To create and design purpose-driven travel that connects clients to different…
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Creating the Perfect Travel Playlist

Music, for most, plays a very important role in travel. Whether it be the entire reason for the trip (attend a concert, music festival or cultural tour) or perhaps a nostalgic soundtrack to a trip. For me, music and travel are symbiotically connected. In fact, one of my rules for having said you visited a…
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Tourist or Traveler?

I don’t know about you, but when I travel I really try to avoid being a tourist…or at least looking like one. However, let’s face it, when we are visiting a new place whether we are in our own country/culture or not, we are in fact tourists. There are ways that we can be more…
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The Universe is screaming “Pura Vida!”

It is the start of 2023 and like most of you, I started the year setting out goals, particularly for Heather Lane Adventures, my travel design business. As a new travel business, I am often asked the question “What is your niche?” See, everyone needs some type of focus, otherwise it is hard to target…
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Travel Mishaps and Hiccups

By venturing out of one’s comfort zone to see and explore the world, a person can experience amazing adventures, meet interesting new people and explore entirely new places. However, sometimes things don’t always go as planned and one can also find themselves in uncomfortable, sticky and even scary situations. The best way to get out…
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Why Responsible Tourism Matters

Responsible tourism provides travelers with the unique experiences they seek, while making a positive contribution to local communities and economies in a culturally sensitive (and appreciative way) and minimizing environmental damage and degradation. The concept of and need for responsible travel has been a core value of mine since my very early days of travel.…
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Eat and Run With Heather Lane -Paris

For the active tourist and those seeking an authentic travel experience while on foot I would not call myself a “runner.” Until the age of 30 I had never run more than a mile without being completely winded. I am active and full of energy, mainly because I enjoy food so much. But more than…
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Why Should You Use a Travel Advisor?

I’ve asked myself this question a number of times. I’m a seasoned traveler, who has traversed the globe solo or with 1-2 other people, and I have managed and planned my own trips for decades. After going through a travel advisor myself to help me plan a very special once in a lifetime trip, I…
