Iceland is an unforgettable country like few others. Visiting here is like being transported to another world. Dramatic, diverse landscapes. A legendary Viking history and intriguing culture. Infamous Icelandic cuisine, “delicacies” and unique types of alcohol. Plus its remote location is why Iceland experiences two incredible natural phenomenon: the Aurora Borealis and the Midnight Sun, both of which help attract foreign tourists. Together it all creates an aura of mystery that has made this little country known around the entire world — even their Nordic neighbors are curious to visit.
During summer when it’s 24 hours of daylight, we drink to celebrate it. When it’s winter and only a few hours of daylight, we drink just to get through it.
From warm volcanoes and lava fields to geysers and hot springs, the abundance of geothermal activity in Iceland is second only to Yellowstone National Park in the United States – and stands in stark contrast to the country’s frozen glaciers and dark, snowy winters. Combine all of this with the incredible terrain plus stunning scenery and it becomes obvious why professional photographers always cite this icy nation as one of their favorite countries.
Iceland is an especially popular tourist destination, experiencing a spike in the summer months. Despite being home to just 320,000 residents, the Iceland Review reports that the country expects 2.7 million people to grace the Keflavík Airport this year. Iceland’s tourism board, Visit Iceland, even launched a new tagline — “Better than Space” — that’s guaranteed … Read more
We all know Mother Nature can be unpredictable, however sometimes she can also be strangely predictable. Or just plain strange. Or remain unexplained despite the best efforts of modern technology. Whichever it may be, the following unique meteorological phenomenon are all worth traveling for. Some of these events occur daily, like the massive thunderstorm over … Read more
“During summer when it’s 24 hours of daylight, we drink to celebrate that. When it’s winter and only a few hours of daylight, we drink just to get through it.” Welcome to Iceland, a country with a complex and interesting relationship love of alcohol — including several unique types of alcohol that are available nowhere … Read more
No other country can compare to the awesomeness of Iceland off the beaten path. That legendary Viking history and countless tales of mystery. An intriguing culture and an even more intriguing cuisine. Plus the country is just far enough removed from its neighbors to make others curious about this icy island nation. Iceland Off The … Read more
Do you love an ice cold bottle of beer or a glass of wine? No, I’m not going to tell you to stop! In fact I’m most likely the one urging you to have another glass. Just don’t drink the same thing on vacation that you would be at home — try something new! Like … Read more
Traveling alone can always be a challenge and a daunting experience — especially for solo female travelers. The sense of nervousness can be heightened when you are a female wandering around solo. While the world is a beautiful place, it can also be scary and you shouldn’t take security lightly as a female traveler. Nonetheless, … Read more
I am not someone who is on a quest to visit every country in the world, ticking them off a travel ‘to do’ list. I’m someone who is on a quest to explore as much of the world as I can, learn about and appreciate diverse cultures and meet and interact with different people. But … Read more
Did you know that Europe is the only continent without a desert? Or that American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first class? Throughout my journeys I have learned a lot of staggering travel facts that will blow your mind — and now I’m sharing them with you. Enjoy … Read more
