Japan is a beautiful country with friendly people who want to help you, but even knowing that, it’s best to go into your trip having some basic ideas of what to expect and coming prepared. With that in mind, I’ve condensed everything I learned in the 8 days of our trip (+ the 8 days…
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The Ultimate One Week Iceland Itinerary
I’ve already gone into detail about snorkeling between tectonic plates, ice climbing on a glacier, seeing the Northern Lights, and visiting Blue Lagoon, but our 8-day trip to Iceland was epic every step of the way. We quite literally had a once-in-a-lifetime experience every single day of the trip and I learned a lot about…
My Experience at The Retreat At Blue Lagoon – Iceland
Our week in Iceland was action packed and full of adventure, so we chose to end the trip on a much more relaxing note by going to Blue Lagoon before we headed to the airport. Blue Lagoon is certainly high on the list of Instagrammable locations in Iceland (though the competition is fierce!) and is…
Review of My First Glacier Hike + Ice Climb in Iceland
I saw glaciers for the first time back in August when we went to Alaska, but on that trip we kept a safe distance away, watching the ice crack and calve from a boat or kayak. The thought of stepping foot on a glacier scared me, as my anxiety immediately conjured up images of falling…
Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates in Iceland – A Must Do!
Last week we spent the Thanksgiving holiday on an 8-day trip to Iceland, swapping out turkey dinner for lamb and fish. It was truly one of the most incredible trips I’ve ever taken – we literally did a once in-a-lifetime experience every single day. I take notes on my phone as we travel so I…
So Much for Serendipity – Plan Ahead for Trips to NYC
Gone are the days of not planning ahead and just seeing where the day takes you. On our trip to New York last weekend, we only had a couple of dinner reservations booked and tickets to see Phantom of the Opera on our first night. Beyond that, everything was planned last minute or we just…
Making the Most of 1 Week in Maui
UPDATE AUGUST 2023: This article was written prior to the devastating fires in Maui. The horrors facing the community in Maui are unimaginable as they work to recover and rebuild from one of the most deadly fires in US history. To help Maui in their recovery efforts, please consider donating to the Maui Strong Fund….
A Very Weird Weekend in Portland, OR
After going to Portland, Maine a couple of weeks ago, we followed up by spending a weekend in Portland, Oregon, which is named after the Maine city. In fact, the story goes that the founder of Portland, OR were from Portland, ME and Boston, MA and they filled a coin to see whose city the…
8 Fun Activities in Los Cabos, Mexico For Couples
As the weather is starting to cool off and winter looms on the horizon, you may be starting to think about a warm escape during the frigid months ahead. One great option is Los Cabos, at the tip of the Baja Peninsula in Mexico. I’ve visited twice – once on a weeklong family trip at…
How to Spend 2 Days in Portland, Maine
I have a goal to visit all 50 states and got to cross off Maine as number 31 last weekend. Maine is a popular summertime destination, especially for those in New England. We visited at the start of fall just as the leaves were changing and the colors of the foliage were absolutely stunning, especially…