Hello from Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia! After an unexpected layover in the Marshall Islands, I spent a short but productive two days in Kosrae before arriving here in Pohnpei. Next week I head for Yap, and I’ll layover in Guam before returning Stateside. Internet connectivity in FSM is shaky at best, so I might not… Read more »
A sample of our photos from the southern coast of Iceland. This was before my DSLR days, so all photos taken on an iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy or Canon point-and-shoot. Which is your favorite? Leave a comment!
Our one night outside of Reykjavik was spent at the Brunnhóll Guesthouse, which overlooks the Vatnajökull glacier. It is situated just 6 km from the Vatnajökull National Park entrance and 30 km from the fishing village of Hofn. Brunnhóll is a family-operated farm and B&B that takes pride in its environmentally-friendly accommodations and hospitality. The guesthouse has 22 rooms available in single, double or… Read more »
Our second self-guided Ring Road adventure day actually started early, which allowed us plenty of time to experience the best of south Iceland. By the end of our 17 hour journey I didn’t have feeling in my legs anymore, but my eyes never tired of all the ridiculously beautiful landscapes. Skaftafell Glacier Hike Once we finished our… Read more »
Alright, technically the blog itself wasn’t featured and it wasn’t the New York Times calling, but our profile did get recognized as a “Top 5 to Follow” on Trover! Trover is a great new website and app for the travel community. Members add “Discoveries” which include a photo and brief description of anything interesting found during… Read more »
While the beautiful landscapes and days full of sunlight were the major factors in our decision to visit Iceland, I would be lying if I didn’t mention our curiosity for the unique Nordic cuisine of this cold and isolated land. I’m fairly certain we spent more time researching weird foods to try than, say, practical tips… Read more »
Thanks in part to a little inclement weather, a little hangover and a little blind luck, we found ourselves on our first full day in Iceland completely free of an itinerary or any real sense of direction. What followed was one of the most memorable days of my life, and it didn’t even start until… Read more »
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