Iceland Highlights Video
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I shot video footage throughout my time in Iceland and just put together this highlights reel. I guarantee it will make you want to book a trip (or a return trip, as the case may be!). Continue reading
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Expense Report: Iceland
Guess how much money I spent traveling around Iceland for eight days? Biggest expense was rental car and gas, but I saved by camping most nights. Check out my budget report. Continue reading
February 2016: Friends & Food
Recap of my February… the two recurring themes are friends and food. Had a blast catching up with my Los Angeles friends — thanks for taking the time to see me! Plus I got two bonus weekend trips in. Continue reading
Exploring Reykjavik: Part 3
It’s my last day in Iceland! I spontaneously see a short movie, check out some places along the marina, and visit more coffee shops. I am utterly charmed by this city. Continue reading
Exploring Reykjavik: Part 2
I’m now back in Reykjavik for one full day. I spend the morning exploring coffee shops, restaurants, and a lovely pedestrian walking area painted as a rainbow for Pride. And I ride in a Porsche! Continue reading
Northern Lights Exhibit in Reykjavik
If I can’t experience the Northern Lights in their full splendor during my Iceland trip, then the next best thing is this interactive aurora borealis exhibit in Reykjavik. Continue reading
Iceland Road Trip Day 6: Golden Circle
I’m headed to Iceland’s Golden Circle. Despite visiting a major waterfall and some geysers, I find this area underwhelming and sort of a tourist trap. The highlight is greenhouse restaurant that only serves tomato-based items. Continue reading
Snorkeling in Silfra, Iceland
I went snorkeling in the sapphire waters of Iceland’s Silfra fissure — this is where two tectonic plates meet, and you can touch both the North American and Eurasian continents at the same time. Continue reading
My Two Favorite Waterfalls in Iceland
There are a lot of waterfalls in Iceland, but these two are my favorite — Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss. They are located 25 minutes apart from each other, and you can walk behind one of them. Continue reading
Crashed Airplane on Black Sand Beach
There is a remote black sand beach in southern Iceland with a crashed airplane. Only trick is that there’s no signage, you just turn down an unmarked gravel road until you find it. And I pick up a hitchhiker for the first time ever! Continue reading