ABOUT

About Me: Welcome to Maple Leopard! I’m Valerie, I'm an award winning travel writer -creator, itinerary planner, and travel advisor. Since 2014, I’ve been sharing expert tips, itineraries, and travel guides to help women, 40+, travel with confidence and curiosity.  Maple Leopard is a trusted resource for solo travel, girls trips, family getaways with grown kids and fashion inspiration. Through my work, I’ve partnered with 150+ travel brands, tourism boards, and hospitality companies to encourage unique and unforgettable adventures across the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Whether you're seeking destination recommendations or looking to plan the perfect trip, I’m here to help you discover the world, one adventure at a time! If you love fashion and traveling stylish, we have you covered as well! 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 area 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".