If you’re staying in Reykjavik, Iceland, there are many hotels to choose from including Hotel Borg. During my recent stay in Iceland, I toured a few hotels, including the Hotel Borg. The hotel describes itself as combining “old time elegance with modern style” in the centre of Reykjavik, Icelands capital. The four star Hotel Borg… Read More
Nothing more than this nondescript sign flanks the entrance to the Anne Frank House and Museum in Amsterdam. When I learned I was going to be in Amsterdam over New Year’s, at the top of my list of must see places was the Anne Frank House. Now that her name has been in the news… Read More
Recently I saw a YouTube video by TravelGuyTravel titled, “Does the cruise ship wait for you?” which had me pondering that question from the perspective of a new cruiser. Have you seen the video? Here’s the ever so important question: Is there a way not to miss your cruise ship after you spend a day… Read More
If you’re looking for modern amenities with traditional styling in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland, then look no further than the Hotel Reykjavík Centrum. Upon first inspection, you might think that it’s not a hotel from the exterior, but instead someone’s home. If you want to feel like staying in something traditional, authentic, and less… Read More
During my recent visit to Reykjavik, Iceland, I had the opportunity to complete a few hotel inspections. This allowed me a chance to see a variety of hotels, take pictures, and then share them here with my readers. It’s one thing to see a hotel description online or in a brochure and something completely different… Read More
After an amazing afternoon on our glacier walk in Iceland, we ready to head back to Reykjavik. We boarded the coach where our guides from Mountain Guides had sandwiches and beer waiting for us. I was never so ready to enjoy a can of Gull beer as I was that afternoon. Normally, I might take… Read More
There’s nothing I love more than cold weather, winter clothes, and the feeling my extremities going numb. NOT! I definitely gravitate more toward warm weather climates, which is probably why everyone seemed so surprised when I announced that I would be visiting Iceland at the end of January this year. I shopped for warm clothing… Read More
Anyone who knows me well knows I am not a fan of Top 40 music. Yes, the occasional Kelly Clarkson or Rihanna song may make it onto my workout playlist, but I tend to stray far, far away from popular music. I turn instead to alternative music and anything a little off the beaten path.… Read More
It’s never to early to plan your next vacation and I’m pretty sure that most people are already thinking about what they will do this summer. Will you take a cruise? Go to the Caribbean? How about Walt Disney World? Kaleigh Lay, one of the hosts of Cruize Cast, a great podcast on cruising, was… Read More
The iconic MGM Grand sign and Leo the lion are just a few ways you know you have arrived in Las Vegas. Do you know about Leo the lion? The statue weighs 50 tons, is 45 feet tall, and resides on a 25-foot pedestal. Leo is the largest bronze statue in the U.S. and replaced… Read More