What is art? Follow me as I uncover unique hidden art in Reykjavik by looking in some unexpected places. Despite what some may believe, art is extremely personal and I’m a firm believer that there isn’t a right or wrong way to appreciate art. I think art is all around us and once you strip… Read More
If you’re looking for a unique destination in Iceland, I’d like to suggest the one of a kind Volcano Huts Iceland in Thórsmörk. Volcano Huts Iceland is situated in Húsadalur Valley, 145 km (90 miles) from Reykjavik. Here are 10 things (and a few extras) you need to know about Volcano Huts Iceland today. 1. Did… Read More
This is a guest post by Mr. TSG for the Travel Shop Girl website. In my ongoing quest to seek out new adventures and fill my need to run longer distances, I decided to register for the 2017 Laugavegur Ultra Marathon in Iceland. Ultramarathons are defined as any race (road or trail) greater than 26.2… Read More
Any adventure that calls me to Iceland is one that I’ll always take. I recently visited Thorsmork (Thórsmörk) and the trip to just get there was an adventure in itself. Why Thorsmork? Mr. TSG decided he wanted to run the Laugavegur Ultra Marathon, which ends in Thorsmork and there was no way I’d pass up… Read More
Can you believe I had yet another chance to visit Iceland’s Blue Lagoon on my way to the airport? That’s right – I’m headed back to the Blue Lagoon! While some enjoy visiting during their trip, I save this goodie up right before a flight back home. The Blue Lagoon or Bláa Lónið in Icelandic, is ideally situated only… Read More
If I’m going to Iceland, it’s safe to say I’m always up for another visit to the Blue Lagoon Iceland, one of the best things to do in Iceland. On this particular day in Iceland in July, it was cold. Not just cold, but freezing cold. But as I was on my way to the… Read More
Eating Reykjavik or What I Do When I’m Hungry in Reykjavik Feeling hungry? When am I not? On my recent trip to Iceland, I was all about eating Reykjavik. Well, not so much Reykjavik the city, but all the good food that this city has to offer. Now that I’m a vegan and Mr. TSG… Read More
You’ve arrived into Keflavik airport in Iceland, but you’re probably asking yourself, “How do I get into Reykjavik from the airport?” With several options available including car rental, pick up at the airport, or an airport transfer, how do you decide which is the best way to get into Reykjavik from the airport? Gray Line Iceland‘s… Read More
Perhaps you’ve been thinking about a trip to Iceland, but can’t decide how to get there. With different airlines and classes of service to Iceland, here’s my short list of 10 things you should know about IcelandAir Economy Comfort. While this is my experience flying out of Boston, you may encounter the same service when… Read More
If you’ve been thinking of a trip to Italy, then you should definitely consider a visit to Sicily. The largest of the Italian islands, Sicily is rich in history, culture, and nature. Read onto discover why you need to plan your next trip to Sicily today. With so much to see and do in Sicily,… Read More