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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Travel Note:
January 9, 2025Travel Notes
High in the hills, what we would call mountains, we traveled to Talo, 9,186 feet above Punakha, the ancient capital of Bhutan. A small pickup truck passed in the opposite lane. Out the window of our minivan, I saw the most remarkable sight. For an instant, the head and shoulders of a group of monks appeared above the truck’s cab. They were all laughing with abandon as if they were having the times of their lives. Was this a glimpse of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness, I wondered. What makes Bhutan so happy? See the story below!
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