TravelAwaits

Our mission is to serve the 50+ traveler who's ready to cross a few items off their bucket list.

Heide Brandes

Expert Contributor

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.

Follow Heide Brandes

Heide Brandes

Heide Brandes's Articles

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
Chugach State Park
State Parks7 Gorgeous State Parks That Come Alive In The Winter
Aerial view of downtown Macon, Georgia.
Georgia8 Fantastic Things To Do In Historic Macon, GA
Victorian Christmas in Oklahoma
OklahomaThe Charming Oklahoma Town That Transports You To A Victorian-Era Christmas
Mary's Laksa at Pradap Market in Darwin in northern Australia.
Australia7 Unique Foods To Try In Northern Australia, And Where To Find Them
last Blockbuster Video
OregonThis Town Is Home To The Last Blockbuster Video Store In The World
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
  • ©Copyright 2023
  • For details on Quillt's privacy and cookie policies, please visit our privacy policy page.