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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fjadrargljufur is an epic green canyon in Iceland. I’m pinching myself that such a place exists on earth. You’re going to want to see these photos. Continue reading
Day 5 of my Iceland road trip brings an encounter with horses, unique lava formations, black sand beaches, and moss. This country continues to impress me on an hourly basis. Continue reading