No trip to Iceland would be complete without doing the Golden Circle, a route through the Icelandic countryside and, incidentally, some of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. We took our Sad Car from our little cabin in the lava fields and drove about 100km in total through Thingvellir National Park to a …
Our first full day at Fljotstunga Traveller’s Farm, we enjoyed a few of the many delights that the farm and surrounding area offered. For such a remote place (I literally think I was the farthest away from a population of over 500,000 that I have ever been in my life- New Mexico and other remote …
Our second full day in Iceland was dominated by a trip to the Blue Lagoon, a geothermally-heated collection of pools about 45 minutes south of Reykjavik. The warmth was welcome since we were thrown into winter temps after the end of summer in the USA! Located in the middle of a lava field, it was …
If you’re keeping up with me on Instagram or Facebook, you have noticed I’ve spent the past week in Iceland. Icelandair run a great promotion where you can layover in Iceland on any transatlantic flight, so I took full advantage by booking a week in Iceland. Seljalandsfoss, a waterfall on the way to Jokulsarlon I’m …
One of the traditions my mom and I have when I come home to visit is to drive about partway through the state to Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard, a small, new winery near Charlottesville. Not only is the drive absolutely breathtaking as you drive out of the city and into the mountains, the food …
If you’ve been following me on Instagram you know I just spent 18 hours in NYC. Phew, I can’t believe I survived! After landing back in DC, my childhood home, and catching up with the few remaining friends I had in the area, I decided to make a day trip up to the city that …
As much as I bring constant change upon myself what with my about steps in location, job, etc., I have to let you in on a little secret: I actually don’t much like change. It is very hard for me to accustom myself to a change in anything, from my hair to my bed to …
I personally believe there is a big difference between being a tourist and being a traveler. When I go to different places, I try my best to be the latter. (Disclaimer: I don’t think there is anything wrong with being a tourist, it just isn’t really my thing.) When I travel, I like to try …
I’m a huge history buff. Huge. That’s why when I was given the opportunity to go to Paraty, a colonial city four hours from Rio de Janeiro, I jumped at the chance. This sleepy little city was founded by the Portuguese in the 1600s, and a lot of the architecture and history reveals its old, …
The best thing about my experience in Brazil is that everyone is so warm and friendly. Everyone I’ve met has been nothing but excited to help me (a lot) with my Portuguese, talk to me in English when my Portuguese fails (after the first word) and show me their home. And what a truly spectacular …