After 36 straight hours of travel, I've landed in Bangkok, Thailand, for a week with my friend Samantha from California. We're looking forward to visiting temples, going to spas, and enjoying lots of amazing Thai food!
General Tips for Traveling in Iceland
No matter what you want to see and do in Iceland and what time of year you're visiting, there are some basic things that will help you prepare for your trip.
Northern Lights, Glaciers, and Black Sand Beaches in Iceland
Thanks to the freedom of a rental car, we were able to travel along Iceland's southern coast at our own pace toward the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where we hoped to see the Northern Lights.
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Iceland Day Trip: The Golden Circle
Perhaps the most well-known tourist excursion in Iceland is the Golden Circle, a route that takes visitors from ReykjavÃk to the Haukadalur geysers, the famous Gullfoss or "Golden Falls," and the Þingvellir national park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Driving in Iceland: You vs. All of the Things
For our trip to Iceland, we wanted to get outside ReykjavÃk and explore the countryside, so we rented a car.
Counting Króna in Iceland
It's a little shocking at first to hear a clerk tell you, "That will be four thousand three hundred ninety-three, please," when you're buying a t-shirt. And then it's shocking all over again when you realize that t-shirt just cost you $44.
Iceland: Breathtaking Scenery and Staggering Prices
We're currently in Iceland, home of black sand beaches, icy glacier lagoons, breathtaking Northern Lights ... and staggering prices.
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