I always like reading books about places where I’ve been and places that I’d like to visit, even if they’re not technically “travel books.” When … Read the rest
Tag: Iceland
Icelandair Review – JFK to Reykjavik
I originally wrote this IcelandAir review for Yahoo.com and its Voices platform. I’ve updated some info to give you an idea of what to expect … Read the rest
My Quick Iceland Travel Guide
Over the past few months, I’ve had a lot of people ask me about Iceland. And my post about a suggested itinerary is one … Read the rest
Scenes from a Glacier in Iceland
It’s easy to dismiss a glacier as a big, boring slab of ice. I get it. But you will never again think that way once … Read the rest
Great Backpacking Destination: Iceland
Iceland is made for backpacking. It has a wealth of trails that are supported by smart amenities and relatively easy to access. The country … Read the rest
Visiting Filming Locations Around the World
Years ago, I got hooked on A Game of Thrones. I was surprised to see HBO take the ambitious step of turning A Game … Read the rest
Six Adventurous Ideas to Go to Iceland
“Go to Iceland” at a Glance
This post was originally for one particular traveler who wanted ideas to build an itinerary that was adventurous, but … Read the rest
Iceland Soccer – Why I Want Them to Beat Croatia
People love underdogs like the Iceland soccer team. Hours ago, they wrapped up a scoreless draw against Croatia at its Laugardalsvöllur national football stadium. Even … Read the rest
Running Abroad – Our Travel Tradition
I’m late to the starting line. I’m cold. I’m disoriented from a trip that started yesterday – kind of – in Phoenix and left me … Read the rest
Glacier Hiking – Why You Should do It
I’ve written about glacier hiking a few times in the past. I started with some tips about Franz Josef, and added a look at … Read the rest
Silfra – One of the World’s Great Diving Sites
Photos of one of the world’s coolest diving sites put SCUBA diving on my “to do” list. Yes, it even trumps my inner desert dweller’s … Read the rest
Inside My Head – Fear of Heights
I wish I could stride along the rim of this volcano’s crater. After months of waiting, endless hours looking at photos of it, and then … Read the rest
Serenity Now! – Four Places to Find Quiet
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Sometimes, the din has to stop. You need to get away from TVs, traffic and the white noise of people-people-everywhere. But where” A … Read the rest
Hike Destinations: Landmannalaugar Versus Tongariro
Bacon or chocolate” A pint of craft beer or a wedge of aged gouda” The family dog or cat”
Picking my favorite hike destination is … Read the rest
Inside the Volcano: Thrihnukagigur Tour
The Thrihnukagigur volcano in Iceland just gave me another reason to visit again: a tour company that takes people down a 400-foot descent into a … Read the rest
From Penis Museums to 10K Races – a Few Days in Iceland
One false move, and I could wind up impaled on a taxidermied whale penis. The walls bristle with them. All species. All sizes.
There are
The Iceland Epic – Hverir, Viti, Krafla
Glowing magma from horizon to horizon. A never-ending blanket of fire. I’m captivated just thinking about what this area looked like as recently as 1984
The Iceland Epic – Day 8 (Reykjavik – Akureyri – Myvatn)
Can a cloud of flies lift a person off the ground” I am about to find out on the south shore of Myvatn (Mee-VAH-ten).
That … Read the rest
Kaffitar Stands Out as Reykavik’s Best Espresso
Iceland Diaries – Day 6 (Skaftafell, Vik)
There’s a magnificent mountain in the distance. I can see spires and steep slopes. It looks like the ruined castle of an evil wizard.
It’s … Read the rest