Reykjavik: City Guide

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

5 Reasons I Can’t Wait to Return to Iceland

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 Visited

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

Nordic Countries

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

Destinations

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

Why You Should Visit Iceland in Winter

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

5 Things to Know Before Visiting the Blue Lagoon

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: The Complete Guide

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