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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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Quito, Ecuador
Ecuador4 Unique Adventures I Had Exploring The Equator In Quito, Ecuador
Hiking the expansive mountains of Anchorage
Anchorage6 Budget-Friendly Activities In Anchorage To Experience The Best Alaska Has To Offer
Orne Harbor in Antarctica
InspireI Just Did The Polar Plunge In Antarctica — Here’s Why I Can’t Wait To Do It Again
The Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens
Buenos Aires7 Incredible Things To Do In Buenos Aires On A Budget
Vollpension's BakAdemy in Austria
ViennaThe Unique Cooking Class In Vienna Where You Can Bake Authentic Austrian Desserts
Baywood Park, California
California6 Reasons You’ll Fall In Love With This Idyllic Community On California’s Central Coast
Coast of La Libertad, Ecuador
Cruises and Sailing5 Reasons I Loved This Small Ship Cruise Along Ecuador’s Coastline
RED Mountain Resort and Rossland
British ColumbiaWhy This Quaint Hidden Gem Ski Destination Is Perfect For A Last-Minute March Getaway
Ninety-Two Bakery and Cafe in Lubbock, Texas
Texas6 Fantastic Restaurants To Try In Lubbock, Texas
Boats docked in Tiburon, California
California4 Reasons You’ll Fall In Love With This Quaint Northern California Town
Zebras at Hearst Ranch, California
California7 Amazing Wildlife Experiences Not To Miss Along The California Coast
Christmas market at the Vienna Rathaus
Holiday Travel7 Reasons You’ll Fall In Love With Vienna During Christmas
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