Europe
Moments of Authenticity: Iceland
There were two things that I just “had” to see in Iceland. A puffin and a traditional turfhouse. Surf and Turf, according to Jeff. They both became a bit of a quest by the end of the trip. Happily for me, I saw both by trips end. But more importantly than that, these two quests … Continue reading
The Spectacular Landscapes of East Iceland
Heading northward from Vik, there are numerous options for how to spend 2 days in East Iceland. We focused on experiencing the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and then exploring the East Fjords. Little did we realize that we would pass a multitude of landscapes along our journey. Leaving from the black sand beaches of Vik, the … Continue reading
South Iceland in 2 Days
For most people, the window to Iceland opens when you land at Keflavik International Airport. In the southwestern part of the island, Keflavik is about 50km outside of Reykjavik and closest to one of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions–the Blue Lagoon. To go or not to go? That was our question. Not a big fan of … Continue reading
The Ultimate Road Trip: 8 Days in Iceland
Ever had a week to spare and wondered where to take a kick-ass road trip? Think no further. The answer is Iceland. Ok, I’ll admit that Iceland was my second choice for a 40th birthday trip, after Santorini fell through. But once we started planning, I got more and more excited. Could it be possible … Continue reading