Hello! I’m Marie Goff – a travel blogger, photographer, writer, and speaker.

I’m on the go with my husband, Eddie. We are passionate about traveling, meeting new people, and seeing new sights. It’s a life-long endeavor, and sometimes, it’s a bit overwhelming. But the challenges are worth it!

The support of my friends and family keeps me going, too. The help of other writers, photographers, bloggers, travelers, and speakers is crucial. Even museum curators, librarians, and other knowledge professionals have become lifelong mentors. Travel guides and companions are a must. Without them, we could not even get to some places we go.

I’ve traveled with photography guides to countries such as Jordan and Bali. We sometimes hire guides in the U.S., too. Eddie and I hired photography guides to see places like the slot canyons and Dead Horse Point State Park in Utah. Closer to home, we’ve traveled with guides to photograph the Carolinas and Florida.

I’m incredibly grateful for the talented people at T2H Advertising, Kristin, Jeff, and Katie. They welcome my ideas and share theirs in a warm and professional environment. I couldn’t do it without them!

Once I started writing, photography followed. I bought a Sony a7III and started learning the ins and outs. 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.

Part of the magic of the journey comes from the people you travel with and the people you meet along the way.

My husband, Eddie, is my best travel companion! He does research and planning for trips and lots of driving. He spots wildlife, analyzes new equipment, proofreads my stories, and takes pictures too.

How it Started.

Critical thinking, desire to learn, and adapting to change are the most vital takeaways from my liberal arts college days. I attended Lander University in Greenwood, S.C. It was there that I got my first taste of travel abroad. With a small group of students and a history professor, I traveled to Dijon, France, for summer courses. Along the way, we visited England, Germany, and Switzerland. The trip fueled my passion for travel!

I’ve experienced many jobs: textile worker, waiter, short order cook, police officer, deputy sheriff, teacher. Then, I enlisted in the military and stayed for almost 38 years!

All of the information on this site is my own, except where I’ve highlighted others.

I’m blessed to travel, see the world, and share experiences. I hope they inspire your next journey!

Thanks for joining me at Travel Notes and Storytelling!

Marie Goff, travel blogger, photographer, writer, speaker

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