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Traveling To See The Northern Lights

August 27, 2020November 23, 2008 by Barbara Weibel

Of all the things I still long to see on this beautiful planet of ours, the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) is at the top of my list. I’m not sure why I am so intent upon seeing this exquisite display of nature’s power and majesty. It may have something to do with my spiritual beliefs. … Read more

Categories Alaska travel Tags Alaska, Norway, Finland 8 Comments

Three Travel Gadgets That Make Traveling Easier

March 13, 2020November 22, 2008 by Barbara Weibel

I like to travel light because about half of what I carry is on my back. When I pack, I consider every ounce because even if something is going into my small 22″ rolling case, I still have to carry it up steps and such. So I am always up for a new travel gadget … Read more

Categories Travel tips 44 Comments

Restoring Our Tropical Rain Forests

October 10, 2020November 21, 2008 by Barbara Weibel

Often, my strong urge to travel has to do with seeing something before it disappears. For years I felt that way about going to Africa; I wanted to go on safari before it was too late to see the animals in the wild. I was painfully aware that in many areas of Africa where ecological … Read more

Categories Central America travel Tags Costa Rica 5 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – Thailand Punk

September 2, 2014November 19, 2008 by Barbara Weibel

These Thailand punk teens at the Chatuchak Market in Bangkok stared at me intimidatingly until I took the photo, then broke out into wide smiles.

Categories Asia travel Tags Thailand 15 Comments

Putting My Lifetime Travel Wish List Down On Paper

August 18, 2021November 18, 2008 by Barbara Weibel

The more I travel, the more I want to travel – it’s an addiction of sorts, but a good one, I think. Over the past few years I’ve been able to “check off” a whole bunch of destinations that I was determined to see before I died, but there are still so many places I … Read more

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About Barbara Weibel

 
Barbara Weibel, publisher of Hole in the Donut Cultural Travel
After years of working at jobs that paid the bills but brought no joy, I felt like a "hole in the donut" - solid on the outside, but empty on the inside. In 2007, I decided to pursue my true passions of travel, writing, and photography. Find out how I changed my life HERE
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