Thingvellir National Park is on nearly every Iceland itinerary, and with good reason. Its historical significance, unique landscape and convenient location near Reykjavik make Thingvellir National Park a top destination. This guide will provide all the details, from history to trip planning, for this must-see destination. In this Guide: Here’s what we’re covering in this …
Iceland is full of otherworldly natural wonders and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is no doubt one of them. Giant icebergs float gracefully in a sea of ice against the bluest backdrop you can imagine. If you’re looking to add this epic, icy destination to your Iceland itinerary, keep reading. This post has all the details to …
If you’re looking for a short and beautiful outdoor adventure, this road trip through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Congaree National Park is just for you. Get swept away in the beauty of nature as you wind through mountain roads, get up close to waterfalls, and enjoy a pleasant boardwalk through a marshy …
Maybe it’s because I grew up in a small town, but I’ve romanticized Christmas in a big city. There’s something about the twinkle of skyscrapers in the early evening and the sidewalks bustling as the shoppers rush home with their treasures, if you will. Christmas in any city seems magical, but Christmas in Chicago specifically …
Planning a trip to Iceland this summer? Let’s perfect your packing list. We visited Iceland for 8-days in the summer and packed everything we needed into one carry-on. I believe you can do that too. In this post, I’ll share exactly what I packed and how I made it fit into my suitcase. I’ll also …
Iceland is widely considered an excellent destination for whale watching. This is largely due to the variety of whales, including Humpbacks and Orcas, that call Iceland home and the frequency with which they’re spotted. To have the best chance of seeing a whale up close, you’ll want to meet the whales where they are: in …
We’ve told a lot of stories in the past 457 days. We’ve recapped our 15-month journey with photos, introduced you to elephants in Thailand with videos, and described each of the 135 thoughts we had hiking the Inca Trail with words. Our favorite stories we’ve told, though, have been with numbers. Our Travel by Numbers …
A lot of people from the Midwest winter in Florida. It’s not uncommon to fly south for three months of sunshine instead of three months of digging a car out of the snow. These sunshine-chasers are called snowbirds, and they’re usually about twice our age. So how did we turn out to be snowbirds at …
Beijing, China | I wish I was here writing an actual guide for celebrating Chinese New Year in Beijing, but I’m not. When we rang in the Year of the Dog in Beijing, we made a lot of mistakes, but they were mistakes that we think you could make, too. Today we’re here to share …
Chiang Mai, Thailand | Truth time. Before I arrived in Chiang Mai, I never really gave elephants a second thought. In general, I don’t consider myself much of an animal person except for being weirdly obsessed with birds. But when my friend (who travels a lot and I totally trust her judgement) told me that …