Ever wonder how to spend one week in the Faroe Islands? I haven’t been yet, but Eran of The Laughing Traveller went this year. Here’s how we spent one week in the Faroe Islands and after this, I think you’ll want to book a trip there, too. Just look at his photos! Enjoy! Faroe Islands are a group of Islands in …
My Secret Goal: 30 Countries By 30 Conquered
Today is my birthday. I’m now officially 30 years old. I still can’t believe it. I swear I just graduated high school yesterday. As a child, I remember the summer school holidays lasting for months. But, now as an adult, I blink and a month is gone. My 20s were filled with lots of up and downs, but I can’t …
5 Unique Iceland Activities You Can Only Do in Iceland
Out of the 31 countries I have visited thus far in my travels, Iceland is by far the most magical. From its incredible out-of-this-world natural landscape to the quirky art scene of Reykjavik, Iceland is a country you have to visit at least once in your life. Or twice. I’m already planning my return visit. Iceland offers a variety of …
My Top 5 Favorite Travel Moments of 2016
Everyone always says to follow your dreams, but most of us don’t. We make too many excuses. I don’t have time. I don’t have enough money. I’m too afraid to risk it all. Well, 2016 was the year I finally followed my dreams. I left my boring 9-5 job back home to travel the world on my “Great Escape.” My …
Christmas Markets in the Capital Cities of the UK
Christmas is almost upon us once again and for towns and cities across the globe that means the beginning of the Christmas market season. For travelers planning to visit the United Kingdom in the upcoming months the country’s four capital cities Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London each have great Christmas markets to visit. Belfast Running from November 19 to December …
Taste Testing the World’s Best Chocolate with Brussels Chocolate Tour
There were two reasons I went to Brussels other than the fact my flight home was leaving from the Brussels Airport: Belgian chocolate and beer. And both were glorious. Belgium is home to some of the world’s best chocolate. One bite into a praline, and you’ll know why. Belgium has been making chocolate since the 17th century when Spanish explorers …
How to Spend 4 Days in Iceland – Culture and The Great Outdoors
Iceland isn’t a big country, but it is packed with hundreds of cultural and active activities to make you wish you could just move there. Of course, you might need to win the lottery to afford it! From colorful and quirky Reykjavik to the vast moon-like landscape of the southern coast, Iceland offers a lot of unique activities that will …
How to Travel Iceland for Under $1,000 (+ 7 Money Saving Tips!)
Iceland is one of the most expensive countries in the world to visit. Many budget travelers tend to avoid it for this very reason. So, can you really travel Iceland for under $1,000? Yes, you can! Iceland doesn’t have to be expensive if you’re on a tight budget. When Hilary and I went to Iceland for five days in October, …
Yum or Yuck: Eating Fermented Shark in Iceland
Fermented shark in Iceland. You’ve heard the horror stories from other travelers. “Try it,” they say. “It’s good,” they repeat with a smirk. Just thinking about it gives you the shivers, right? Hákarl, or fermented shark, is a traditional Icelandic food dating back to the early days of Iceland’s Viking past. Today, mostly brave foreigners try the shark on a …
CityWalk Reykjavik: A Free Walking Tour in Iceland
Iceland is most known for its epic landscape. It’s a small island in the middle of the Atlantic just under the Arctic Circle. It’s the land of fire and ice. You can drive for miles and miles and not see a living soul. Only some fluffy white sheep in need of a haircut and Icelandic horses lazily grazing in …
Snorkeling the Silfra in Iceland with Arctic Adventures
Imagine a place with the clearest blue water you have ever seen. Is it in the Caribbean? Philippines? Australia? No, it must be Fiji, right? Nope! It’s in Iceland! Sitting just under the Arctic Circle, Iceland is the land of fire and ice. The small island of just over 320,000 people is one big volcano. Okay, maybe it’s not one …
Self-Drive Tour of the Golden Circle in Iceland
Iceland has some of the most surreal and epic landscapes I have ever seen. And, I’ve only seen a tiny fraction of it. I’m already planning my next trip to the island to experience more of its myths, magic, and beauty. During my short visit in October, my travel companions and I rented a car from SADcars to explore as …