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Heide Brandes

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Heide Brandes is an award-winning journalist and travel writer based in Oklahoma. She loves outdoor adventures, exploring different cultures, and finding off-the-wall, bizarre, and wondrous experiences to enjoy. Heide writes for numerous national and international publications and is an award-winning member of the Society for Professional Journalists, North American Travel Journalists Association, and Society of American Travel Writers. Besides traveling and writing, Heide is also a professional Bellydancer, a medieval re-enactor, and a quirky chick who lives in Oklahoma City.

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The Royal Princess docks in Vancouver before sailing through Alaska.
Cruises and Sailing7 Things I Loved, Plus 4 Things I Didn’t During Princess’s Alaska Cruisetour
Ice climbing, Knik Glacier in the Mat-Su Valley.
Alaska7 Bold Winter Adventures To Experience In Alaska
Swiss Alps and Bernese Alps
Switzerland7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting The Swiss Alps
Aerial view of Milwaukee skyline
Milwaukee9 Incredible Things To Do In Magnificent Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lake Bachalpsee at Grindelwald First
SwitzerlandHow To Spend 3 Perfect Days In Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region
Sunrise at Matt Wright's Top End Safari Camp
AustraliaI Tried Glamping At An Australian Crocodile Safari Camp And It Was Incredible
Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience tour
Australia7 Authentic Aboriginal Experiences In Australia’s Northern Territory
Alaska king crab at Sushi Garden in Anchorage
Anchorage9 Foods You Must Experience In Alaska — And Where To Find Them
The waterfront of Darwin, Australia
Australia9 Fantastic Experiences In The Wild Town Of Darwin, Australia
Eiger Express
Switzerland5 Beautiful Gondola Rides To Experience In The Swiss Alps
Sky Lagoon in Reykjavik
Reykjavik7 Incredible Ways To Spend 72 Hours In Reykjavík, Iceland
Colorful sky at sunset, at vineyard in Lodi, California
California5 Reasons To Skip Napa And Go To This Lesser-Known California Wine Region Instead
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