ABOUT


Maple Leopard is a travel blog and source to find expert tips, itineraries and guides for travel in the USA, Canada, Mexico and Europe.   

 This website specializes in solo travel, girls trips, and travel with grown kids and destination style. 

We work with travel & hospitality brands,  tourism boards and fashion companies: to encourage fun and unique adventures.  Maple Leopard reaches travelers all over the world.  We started blogging  in 2014 to share travel stories & tips to inspire women travelers 40+ to travel the globe in confidence.

Who Is the girl behind the blog

Valerie is a professional travel writer, intinerary, influencer and travel agent. . Over the past 9 years, her work has been published on 75+ websites, blogs and magazines . She's had the opportunity to partner with 150+ travel & hospitality brands, tourism boards and fashion companies . Valerie has traveled extensively in the US, Canada, Mexico and Europe.



Favorite Destinations: 

Portugal, Oahu HI, San Francisco, Southern CA , Italy, Switzerland, France, the Canadian Rockies, Vancouver BC, Vegas and the beautiful Pacific Northwest ( which I call home!)

8 Countries visited, 31 States and 6 Canadian Provinces

About me:
  • born in Medicine Hat Alberta, yes I'm a Canuck EH!
  • raised in Vancouver B.C.
  • lived most of my life in the Seattle-Tacoma area
  • love animals, especially cats
  • studied music in college
  • believe smiles can always make someone's day 
  • thankful for God's grace and two amazing children.
Whether you’re a new follower or have been reading from the start; thanks for joining me on the journey!

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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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  1. Hey Valerie, great to see your blog. Love it! Look forward to reading more! Cheers, Nicole (Mint Mocha Musings) :)

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  2. HI Nicole..so nice to connect with you, thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Kind of loving your blog, hope you can continue to post new articles, haha

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