Have you ever heard of Nara? If not, it’s time to add it to your Japan travel itinerary! Nara is a charming city located just 45 minutes away from Kyoto by train, making it a perfect day trip destination. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your day in Nara. First and foremost, the … [More…]
Canada’s Alberta and British Columbia provinces are some of my favorite places to visit in the world. The beauty in this area keeps me coming back again and again. This time I decided to see the Canadian Rockies by train via the Rocky Mountaineer. While I have been on many local trains before, I have never … [More…]
Hong Kong is a unique city located at the heart of Asia. As a former British colony (until 1997) Hong Kong is a special region of China and a major port city in Asia – it is truly where east meets west. In Hong Kong you will find a multicultural experience full of colorful sights and … [More…]
The lure of a free vacation in Hawaii was just too strong…so I decided to attend a timeshare presentation so I could get a voucher for a free stay in Hawaii. I promised myself I would stay strong and keep saying no, no and no in the 3+ grueling hours at the timeshare presentation where … [More…]
Vík is the southern most village in the country of Iceland, 180 km east of Reykjavik. It is a must-see when you are driving on the Ring Road. There are 3 main attractions when you are in Vík: Dyrhólaey – a nesting ground for many species of birds and a good place to see Reynisdrangar, the basalt sea stacks that were once … [More…]
While 6 days is not a lot of time to cover all the beautiful sights in the country, it is a decent length of time to get a pretty good idea of what Iceland has to offer. Here is what my friend and I did in our 6 full days in Iceland. Day 1: Arrival at KEF We landed at KEF … [More…]
Jökulsárlón is my favorite place in Iceland. Jökulsárlón is a large glacier lagoon created from Breiðamerkurjökull (an outlet of the Vatnajökull glacier), as a result of the warming climate. Take in the magnificent views of giant icebergs that have broken off from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. I signed up for the “zodiac tour” with Glacier Lagoon, and they … [More…]
…Continued from Top 10 Things You MUST Do In Iceland (Part 1) #5 Pack a picnic and enjoy it at waterfalls Besides Gullfoss at the Golden Circle, Iceland has many famous and beautiful waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. At Seljalandsfoss, you can even walk behind the waterfall, which is something I have never done before, so this is … [More…]
You booked your trip to Iceland – hurray! Now what? Iceland’s diverse landscape offers something for everybody, and there are so many things you can do during your visit. Start planning your trip with a list of Top 10 Things You Must Do in Iceland! #1 Travel the Golden Circle Even if you don’t have much time in Iceland, this … [More…]
Besides the obvious travel items, here are a few essential items that you may not think about when packing for your trip to Iceland. Hiking Boots You may not be planning hard core hiking activities for your trip to Iceland, but you will still need a good pair of waterproof hiking boots. I packed a pair of … [More…]