THE BLOG

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 […]

It is that time of year: for time with family and friends; for festive parties; holiday music and decorations; holiday-themed romantic comedies on the Hallmark channel; and….shopping (ahem, I mean giving). The latter, quite frankly, makes me want to throw up in my mouth a little. That annual question of “What do you want for […]

I love spending time with family and everyone knows that holidays are usually spent with family. However, sometimes you just need a break from everything and everyone…for any number of reasons. (And apologies to my beloved family members reading this right now). I have had any number of these much needed retreats over the years. […]

It’s Fall. There’s a chill in the air that isn’t caused just by the dropping temperatures. It’s the season of haunts, spirits, and things that go bump in the night. If the thought of back-and-forth footsteps continuing late into the night with nobody to be seen causing them sounds intriguing, keep reading because here are […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]