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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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Ninety-Two Bakery and Cafe in Lubbock, Texas
Texas7 Fantastic Places to Eat in Lubbock, TX | Delicacies and Wine Await
White sand beach.
MexicoIsla Holbox vs Isla Mujeres, Mexico: 5 Key Differences You Need To Know Before You Visit
Nighttime skyline view of Rochester, New York
New York7 Reasons Rochester, New York Is The Perfect Place To Experience April 2024’s Total Solar Eclipse
Upper Falls at Letchworth State Park
The Finger LakesMy 4 Favorite Experiences On A Road Trip Through The Finger Lakes Region
Landscape of the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
IdahoWhy You Should Visit Craters Of The Moon National Monument In 2024
Twin Falls, Idaho
Idaho5 Exciting Things To Do In Scenic Twin Falls, Idaho
Santa Cruz II taken from the island
Cruises and SailingI Just Experienced Hurtigruten’s Inaugural Cruise To The Galápagos, Here’s Why I Loved It
Under Canvas Yellowstone
YellowstoneI Spent 3 Days Glamping In Yellowstone With Under Canvas — This Is What It Was Like
Downtown Carcross Commons
Yukon7 Authentic Indigenous Experiences And Tours Near Whitehorse, Yukon
Autumn in Breckenridge - An autumn view of ski slopes of Breckenridge, Colorado, USA.
Breckenridge4 Reasons To Visit Breckenridge, Colorado In The Fall
1877 Tall ship Elissa
Galveston8 Incredible Things To Do Near Galveston Cruise Port
VOMO Island Fiji pool
Fiji5 Best Fiji Hotels And Resorts