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Let’s play a game: with just a few clues and a handful of photos, you guess the city I’m currently in. First person to guess correctly in the comments gets bragging rights and a postcard from me. (EDIT: Winner has been contacted!) Without knowing anything about this city — or even that it existed — I […]
Now that I’ve been in Guatemala for awhile — longer than most “normal” trips I’ve taken — I think it’s fair to share a few of my initial thoughts and impressions. I’m sure my views will change as I experience more things and settle in more fully and I’m excited that for once I’ll be
I think I first learned about the concept of the ice hotel in 2005 or 2006, when I was a sophomore in college. Ever since, I’ve been fascinated by the concept and have been lusting after a stay year after year. Although the “original” ice hotel may be in Sweden, I’ve never considered anywhere but the Hôtel
No matter how much research you do ahead of time or how many recommendations you’ve received, there’s no way to guarantee what your experience will be like. I’ve been disappointed at bed and breakfasts that had amazing reviews and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by attractions I expected to be mediocre. Ultimately, on every trip, there
Iceland’s Best Known Attraction: The Blue Lagoon Read More »
Nestled in the mountains of Northern Nicaragua near the Honduran border, the Somoto Canyon is an impressive site. The Coco River flows for miles, surrounded by vertical walls of up to 150 meters tall. After the brown and dust of León, Somoto is a verdant oasis, full of fresh and (relatively) cool air. As the canyon
The Golden Circle of Iceland befuddled me before my trip. It’s included in every tourist recommendation, but the description meant nothing to me. I could regurgitate the words in no time flat — it’s a popular day trip from Reykjavik to Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and the Geysir hot spring area — yet I was completely at a
Sure, Nicaragua is a country full of friendly people, low prices, and lots to do but there is one problem: it’s HOT. Unless you head into the mountains (which, eventually, I did), there is nothing even remotely comfortable about the weather. Luckily, the country has nearly 1000 kilometers of coastline, not including the many lakes
Waves, Sunsets, and Turtles in Las Peñitas Nicaragua Read More »
Planning a trip to Iceland in the winter was more of a challenge than I expected. Some outdoor activities close down for the winter when lakes freeze and roads close. Landscapes and beautiful scenery get blanketed by snow, which creates a mystical ambiance but not a lot of variety. Factor in some very short days
While I’m on vacation, I’m delighted to share travel tips and stories from a different point of view. I haven’t had the chance to visit Asia yet, so it’s my pleasure to include these suggestions on what to do in Vietnam. Please welcome Cris. Upon our arrival into Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) we were
Of all the things I did in Nicaragua, seeing lava at Telica Volcano was what I was looking forward to the most. I’m semi-obsessed with volcanoes and in prior years have hiked to inactive craters, climbed through lava tubes, and driven through desolate landscapes. Despite all this, I had never seen red hot glowing lava
