About Marla

Welcome!  I'm Marla Brown, and I call the American Southwest my home. 

 

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, my journey to becoming a photographer and blog writer is far from straightforward.  I made my living in the business world over the years and started traveling more seriously about 15 years ago.  

 

My love for travel takes me to countries rich in culture and history. In 2017, I fell in love with sticky rice and the sunsets on the Mekong River. I now have a never-ending interest in Southeast Asia. Although I have traveled around Europe (especially Italy), South America, and almost all 50 states in my own country, I am continually drawn to the wonders of South Asia.  

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Here on my blog, I will share travel tips, stories, and experiences of the places I visit.  I like to refer to my stories as "travel impressions."  They are my recollections of places I have visited based on my experiences.  I love to dive deep, discovering and creating a narrative about the world around us—one story and adventure at a time.

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Ocean Conservation - A Personal Passion

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I am a traveler, photographer, and conservationist who worries about the condition of our oceans. Human consumption, pollution, and climate change have heavily impacted them.

 

To help make a difference in ocean conservation, I donate a portion of the sales from my Art Shop to a few organizations doing the heavy lifting for us all. This is my way of supporting those working hard to protect our oceans.  Learn more here. 

 

I aim to learn to travel more sustainably, perhaps slower, and leave a smaller footprint.  I hope to share some of those ideas and travel stories here.

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XOXO

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Marla

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Reach out by email -->  info@wanderwithmarla.com 

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