When deciding to visit Iceland, it was the promise of scenery that convinced me to book the trip. Barren landscapes, black sand beaches, thundering waterfalls and majestic glaciers. It seemed like a perfect mix of dreamy and adventurous. Planning to visit in December, we knew the weather may be unpredictable so we decided to stay in Reykjavik as our “home base” … Continue reading Reykjavik: City Guide
Iceland is dreamy. Ethereal landscapes guarantee a wonder-filled vacation. Natural hot springs, breathtaking waterfalls and volcanoes- talk about an explorer’s paradise. With a rugged, out of this world terrain, Iceland is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Back in December 2015, a friend and I planned a visit to Iceland, hoping a winter visit would better … Continue reading 5 Reasons I Can’t Wait to Return to Iceland
PLACES I’VE BEEN TO SO FAR As the saying goes, I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list. Currently: 59 / 195 UNITED STATES: Arizona: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Page California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Napa & Sonoma, Big Sur, Yosemite National Park Colorado: Denver Florida: Miami, Key West, Disney World, St. … Continue reading Places Visited
Before moving to London, I’d traveled around Europe by train and plane to a few cities- London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Reykjavik, Berlin, Munich, Rome. I knew there were great deals to be found after scoring a $40 one-way flight from Munich to Paris, but I didn’t fully understand just how great those deals were, or … Continue reading How to Score Cheap Inter-Europe Flights
For the purpose of this blog, the Nordics refers countries are classically considered to be part of Scandinavia in Europe. Nordic Destinations I’ve Visited: Denmark: Copenhagen Finland: Helsinki Iceland: Reykjavik Norway: Bergen, Stavanger, Tromsø Sweden: Gothenburg, Stockholm
As the saying goes, I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list. PLACES I’VE BEEN TO SO FAR UNITED STATES: Arizona: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Page California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Napa & Sonoma, Big Sur, Yosemite National Park Colorado: Denver Florida: Miami, Key West, Disney World, St. Augustine Georgia: Atlanta, … Continue reading Destinations
Iceland is dreamy. Ethereal landscapes guarantee a wonder-filled vacation. Natural hot springs, breathtaking waterfalls and volcanoes- talk about an explorer’s paradise. A friend and I planned on visiting for five days in December 2015, hoping a winter visit would better our chances of seeing the Northern Lights. We were prepared for cold temperatures, but weren’t … Continue reading Why You Should Visit Iceland in Winter
People always ask me how I afford to travel so often. Most travel factors, like lodging, daytime activities, and food/drink can usually be controlled to fit whatever budget you’re trying to accommodate. Flying, however, is often the most expensive variable- but, it doesn’t have to be. Aside from knowing which websites to use for finding deals, … Continue reading 5 Ways to Find Cheap Flights
Icelanders will tell you the Blue Lagoon is a tourist trap, and while it is a bit pricey to visit, we loved our time there. When you’re in the lagoon, everything takes on an ethereal, dreamlike quality. The lagoon is quite big- there are various pools to explore, caves to wade through, connecting bridges, cleansing sauna, floating bar and massaging waterfall. Exhausted from … Continue reading 5 Things to Know Before Visiting the Blue Lagoon
Iceland is dreamy. Ethereal landscapes guarantee a wonder-filled vacation. Natural hot springs, breathtaking waterfalls and volcanoes- talk about an explorer’s paradise. Before visiting Iceland, I daydreamed about swimming in a geothermal lagoon, hiking a glacier, watching the Northern Lights and reveling in fresh seafood. We planned on visiting for five days in December 2015, hoping a … Continue reading Iceland: The Complete Guide
