Valerie Wheatley

  • Valerie Wheatley
    Val grew up in Portland, Oregon but moved to Oahu on a whim back in 2013. She sold her house and all of her belongings and bought a one-way ticket. Since then she’s taken two around-the-world trips and has visited 60-ish countries while living out of a duffel bag.

    Val started documenting the Wandering Wheatleys travels back in 2013 as a way to update friends and family about her whereabouts and to relay humorous daily interactions. The only readers were her mom and her mother-in-law but that didn’t stop her!

    These days you’ll find Val dreaming up future trips, creating new travel content, managing a team of amazing travel enthusiasts, and chasing around her two adorable but naughty kids.

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Nusa Penida Itinerary, Bali, Indonesia: Diamond Beach

3-Day Trip to Nusa Penida, Indonesia: A Perfect Tour Itinerary

Nusa Penida is a gorgeous, mostly undeveloped island just 30 minutes off the eastern coast of Bali in Indonesia. And unlike Bali, you won’t find hundreds of yoga studios or organic cafes there. Just miles of spectacular cliffs towering over the ocean, exhilarating hiking adventures, white sand beaches, and the friendliest locals. And while it […]

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Shahrisabz (Shakhrisabz), Uzbekistan: Ak-Saray Palace

What to See in Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan and is it Worth Visiting?

Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan (also spelled “Shahrisabz”) is a popular day trip from Samarkand as it is just a short drive south of the city. If you’ve spent any time in Uzbekistan, you’ve undoubtedly heard of Amir Temur, the national hero. He was born right near Shakhrisabz, in the neighboring village of Hodja-Ilgar, and made this small

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Inspirational Travel Quotes: "Not all those who wander are lost"- J. R. R. Tolkien

Fuel Your Wanderlust With These 25 Inspirational Travel Quotes

Are you searching for the best inspirational quotes to fuel your upcoming adventures? I’ve compiled a list of 25 of my favorite inspirational travel quotes that will make you want to buy that plane ticket! Inspirational Travel Quotes to Fuel Your Wanderlust They’re not lost, they’re just out writing inspirational travel quotes… There is so

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Nusa Penida Instagram Treehouse: Rumah Pohon

Nusa Penida Tree House (“Rumah Pohon”): How to Book your Stay!

The Rumah Pohon “Tree House” is a unique place to stay when visiting Nusa Penida Island. It originally gained notoriety as the Instagram treehouse of Nusa Penida and has become one of the most sought-after accommodation options on the island. But staying in this famous treehouse requires some planning and preparation as there are only

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