Travel – Cycling – Outdoors
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
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
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
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
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
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
This post was originally for one particular traveler who wanted ideas to build an itinerary that was adventurous, but … Read the rest
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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