Destination: Dubrovnik, Croatia

A fantastic week in Iceland was done, but I wasn't done traveling yet in May. In fact, it was just the beginning, as I would be spending the next two weeks in the Balkans. Home to countries such as Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia, this particular region of Europe has drawn in a … Continue reading Destination: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Crazy Travel Stories #7: That One Time I Lost my Phone in Iceland…

Recently, I've come to realize that, in my three years of traveling Europe, you can never be too careful with bad things happening on the way. You can plan and be cautious all you want, but when it comes down to it, there will be incidents out of your control and it'll happen all the … Continue reading Crazy Travel Stories #7: That One Time I Lost my Phone in Iceland…

Destination: the Golden Circle, Iceland

After a great day trip to the southern coast of Iceland, I woke up early the following day to head out once more for another day trip, this time for the Golden Circle. A highly-popular itinerary, the Golden Circle takes tourists east of Reykjavik for a taste of geysers, volcanoes, waterfalls, and everything in between. … Continue reading Destination: the Golden Circle, Iceland

Destination: the Southern Coast, Iceland

During my week in Iceland, I used Reykjavik as my base for day tours to other parts of the country. In total, I did three day tours, one per day back-to-back, each which lasted 10 to 12 hours. Admittedly, it was intense, but all the same my excitement kept me going, and I never felt … Continue reading Destination: the Southern Coast, Iceland

Destination: Reykjavik, Iceland (Part 2)

After having a mid-morning snack (or "lunch," however you see it) of an Icelandic hot dog, I continued my first full day of visiting Reykjavik. That morning, I'd already seen the highlights of the city center, including the Hallgrimskirkja, the Tjörnin, the Sólfarið, and the Harpa Concert Hall. It was then a matter of venturing a … Continue reading Destination: Reykjavik, Iceland (Part 2)