People Are the Destination.
Travel Is the Vehicle.
Come Meet the Crew
Hi, Neighbor. I'm Heidi.
I'm an Army Brat who has always been drawn to people, places, and the stories that connect them. That journey sparked a love of travel that has taken me to more than 55 countries and six continents—and taught me that strangers often become neighbors when we're willing to connect.
Over the years, travel has taught me that the most meaningful part of any journey is almost always the people you meet.
Next On the List is my way of sharing that joy—celebrating curiosity, honoring differences, and finding connection one journey at a time.
A Little About This Place
This is a digital gathering place for curious people who believe the world feels a little smaller—and a little kinder—when we truly connect. This is not a travel agency or a highlight reel of perfect vacations. It's a place for travelers, dreamers, music lovers, lifelong learners, and armchair explorers to feel welcomed, inspired, and right at home. Here, travel may be the starting point, but people, stories, and connection are always at the heart of it all.
The Heart of This Place
At Next On the List, I believe curiosity opens doors, connection builds bridges, and shared humanity has a quiet, steady way of drawing us back to one another. My hope is to invite meaningful exploration of the world and a deeper sense of kinship with the people who call it home. Because travel has a way of softening the edges of distance, turning strangers into neighbors and faraway places into something that feels a little like home.
Start Here, Neighbor
Welcome to the neighborhood.
However you arrived here—through a love of travel, music, culture, stories, or simple curiosity—there's a place for you here, and I'm so happy you stopped by.
Take a look around and make yourself at home.
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Next On the List
Travel reminds us how connected we are.
Welcome to Next On the List, a little corner of the world for curious hearts, kindred spirits, and anyone who loves discovering new places and the people who make them feel like home.
After visiting more than 57 countries across six continents, I've come to believe that while languages, traditions, foods, and customs may look different, the heart of people is often quietly familiar.
This space is my way of honoring those connections through travel, music, stories, and the quiet, meaningful moments that linger long after a suitcase is unpacked.
Whether you're planning your next adventure, listening to music from another corner of the globe, exploring a new tradition, or simply stopping by to say hello, I'm truly glad you found your way here.
What You'll Discover Here
DIY Travel
Practical travel planning, destination inspiration, packing tips, and useful tools to make your adventures feel a little easier and a lot more exciting.
Connection Through Travel
Stories, reflections, and gentle reminders that we often have far more in common than we first imagine. From small-world moments to heartfelt encounters, this is where travel begins to feel deeply personal.
Global Soundwaves
Music has a way of connecting people across borders, languages, and generations. You'll find playlists, personal recordings, live radio streams, and sounds from around the world waiting to welcome you in.
Shared Humanity
This is where connection becomes celebration. Family traditions, recipes, cultural discoveries, and stories that remind us we're all a little closer than we sometimes realize.
Journeys Near and Far
Where I've Been
Places I've wandered, stories I've gathered, and the quiet lessons each road has tucked into my heart.
The Last Continent
A special section dedicated to my journey toward Antarctica—the seventh and final continent still waiting at the top of my list.
Come along for the adventures still waiting on the horizon, and follow the stories as they begin to unfold one step at a time.
Around the World, Together
A place to share, taste, celebrate, and remember that the world grows warmer and smaller when we meet one another with open hearts.
Global Guestbook
Add your hello to the Global Guestbook and join this growing circle of neighbors from around the world.
Recipes Around the World
Explore Recipes Around the World and discover the dishes that welcome us in, tell stories, and bring people together.
Global Celebrations Calendar
Browse the Global Celebrations Calendar to discover holidays, festivals, and traditions that carry joy and meaning across the world.
A Blessing for the Roads Ahead
May every road open our hearts a little wider. May every story stretch the borders of our understanding. May every song remind us that we belong to one another in ways both small and sacred.
May we never lose the gift of seeing ourselves in one another, and may we always leave room at the table for one more. Because in this great wide world, we are still, and always, neighbors.
This is the heart behind Next On the List.
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