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	*About Me:* Award-Winning Travel Writer \| Content Creator\| Travel Advisor : Inspiring women travelers since 2014! Welcome to Maple Leopard—I’m Valerie — a travel writer, photographer, and storyteller who believes the best adventures happen after you’ve lived a little. My work focuses on culture-rich destinations, historic places, and stylish stays that feel meaningful, not rushed. I create guides and narratives for women who want more than checklist travel — women who travel with curiosity, confidence, and a love of beauty, history and great experiences. My writing has taken me across the USA, Canada and Europe, collaborating with tourism boards, boutique hotels, eco-friendly resorts, and destinations that value authenticity. I focus on cultural immersion, responsible travel, and journeys that inspire connection and self-discovery. If you love exploring the world with depth, style, and a sense of adventure, you’re in the right place! Let’s go find something unforgettable! Favorite Destinations: Portugal, Oahu HI, San Francisco, Southern CA , Italy, Switzerland, France, the Canadian Rockies, Las Vegas, Vancouver B.C/ The Beautiful Pacific Northwest ( which I call home!) I'm proudly Canadian born, but spend my days between Seattle and Las Vegas. 9 Countries visited, 31 States and 6 Canadian Provinces Whether you’re a new follower or have been reading from the start; thanks for joining me on the journey!I would be thrilled if you join me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. I share additional travel tips on these platforms. CHECK OUT my new Trip Planning Services. If you are interested having your trip planned with expert itineraries: reach out to me at Mapleleopard37@gmail.com. In subject line please reference "Trip Planning".

About Me:

Award-Winning Travel Writer | Content Creator| Travel Advisor : Inspiring women travelers since 2014!

Welcome to Maple Leopard—I’m Valerie — a travel writer, photographer, and storyteller who believes the best adventures happen after you’ve lived a little. My work focuses on culture-rich destinations, historic places, and stylish stays that feel meaningful, not rushed.

I create guides and narratives for women who want more than checklist travel — women who travel with curiosity, confidence, and a love of beauty, history and great experiences.

My writing has taken me across the USA, Canada and Europe, collaborating with tourism boards, boutique hotels, eco-friendly resorts, and destinations that value authenticity. I focus on cultural immersion, responsible travel, and journeys that inspire connection and self-discovery.

If you love exploring the world with depth, style, and a sense of adventure, you’re in the right place!

Let’s go find something unforgettable!

Favorite Destinations:

Portugal, Oahu HI, San Francisco, Southern CA , Italy, Switzerland, France, the Canadian Rockies, Las Vegas, Vancouver B.C/ The Beautiful Pacific Northwest ( which I call home!) I'm proudly Canadian born, but spend my days between Seattle and Las Vegas.

9 Countries visited, 31 States and 6 Canadian Provinces

Whether you’re a new follower or have been reading from the start; thanks for joining me on the journey!I would be thrilled if you join me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. I share additional travel tips on these platforms.

CHECK OUT my new Trip Planning Services. If you are interested having your trip planned with expert itineraries: reach out to me at Mapleleopard37@gmail.com. In subject line please reference "Trip Planning".

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UnknownOctober 13, 2015 at 10:23 PM
Hey Valerie, great to see your blog. Love it! Look forward to reading more! Cheers, Nicole (Mint Mocha Musings) :)
MAPLELEOPARDOctober 14, 2015 at 4:04 PM
HI Nicole..so nice to connect with you, thanks for stopping by!
AnonymousJune 13, 2017 at 8:46 PM
Kind of loving your blog, hope you can continue to post new articles, haha