My name is Marie Goff, and I am a travel writer, photographer, and public speaker. My husband, Eddie, and I love exploring scenic routes and hidden destinations. We travel alone, in our car or a rented RV, and with travel groups and photography guides.


Setting up my travel site was a painstaking experience. Once I had done all I could, I reached out to the talented team at T2H Advertising. Kristin, Jeff, and Katie make it easy for me to write! I wanted to use my images, and photography followed. Eddie and I spent countless hours researching equipment and bought a Sony A7 III. Now, I will happily forever be on the learning curve of writing and photography. Read about my first photography trip and the equipment I rented in Learning Photography with the Professionals—Expedition to Jordan.
Writing and photography inspire new and exciting ways of seeing the world! My stories highlight beautiful landscapes, cultural richness, and rare encounters with wildlife, all with awe-inspiring images.
The magic of the journey comes from the people you travel with and the people you meet along the way.
Eddie is my best travel companion! He researches trip plans and does a lot of driving. He also spots wildlife, analyzes new equipment, proofreads my stories, and takes pictures. I am blessed to travel and share my experiences. I hope they inspire your next journey!
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Marie Goff is a travel writer, photographer, and public speaker.
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Travel Note:
February 4, 2025Travel Notes
With SC ETV, we'd seen North, South, and Middle Thailand, all different and extraordinarily beautiful. The things I left out of this story are as impressive as what I put in. We visited the Hill Tribes, Monkey Island, and so much more. Each setting was a kaleidoscope of richness and color, exquisite and exotic. Our first dinner in Bangkok took place on the sailing vessel Sirmahannop. The hotels, many 5-star rated, such as the Salil Hotel in Bangkok. Like Bhutan, our visit to Thailand was another unforgettable journey with SC ETV.

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