Every city has a focal point, that one building or site that you use as a compass to determine your location and to help you navigate your way around. Here are a few examples: In New York City it might be the Empire State Building or the Freedom Tower In Boston it’s the Hancock building… Read More
Hunger was on my mind on a cold October day in Reykjavík recently. After arriving early in the morning and only sleeping about 90 minutes before heading out to ride Icelandic horses, then scaling Hellgrimskirkja church, I was so hungry I couldn’t stand it. I am pleased to report that finding a vegetarian restaurant in… Read More
Perhaps you’ve been thinking about a trip to Iceland and exploring Reykjavik. Maybe you’ve seen photographs of the beautiful landscape, mountains that seem to go on forever, lava fields, Icelandic horses, and an abundance of waterfalls. Have you thought about what Reykjavík, the capital and largest city in Iceland, might be like? While architecture of… Read More
What’s the best thing to do when you first arrive in Iceland early in the morning? You might think the correct answer is to go grab a coffee, eat breakfast, or maybe even sleep for a few hours to help you get over your jet lag, but you’d be wrong. The right answer (my answer)… Read More
What happens when you take a free spirited American, give her a car, and set her loose in Iceland? She’ll take her rental car and drive pretty much anywhere. One place I wanted to drive to was to the abandoned wreck of a United States Navy airplane from the 1970’s called The Dakota. With no… Read More
Although I’ve been trying to find warmer weather lately, nothing would make me miss the Taste of Iceland. Almost as good as going to Iceland (almost!), I had the chance to attend the VIP Media Preview for the Taste of Iceland dinner held at the Rialto restaurant in Cambridge, MA on March 13, 2014. This annual… Read More
2013 is a year I won’t soon forget. Sure, I had many opportunities to travel the world, something I absolutely live for, but I also had a stressful year. In May I ended up fracturing my right foot while I was in Toronto (fifth metatarsal fracture to be exact) and that took me out of… Read More
With a trip to Iceland planned, I immediately felt the need to pack food along with me. Why? Well, because Icelandic people love their meat and fish and I don’t. On a prior trip to Reykjavik, I did get the chance to visit one vegetarian restaurant, Graenn Kostur, and quite honestly, I didn’t expect or know… Read More
Since 1984, if you’re in Reykjavik, Iceland and it’s August, you’re probably there to either run in or watch the Reykjavik Marathon. The beginning of the Reykjavik Culture Night Festival is kicked off every year with the Reykjavik Marathon. People come from all over the world to enjoy a variety of activities including music, art, sports, and other… Read More
What do you do when you decide to travel somewhere, but you can’t find a hotel room? Panic? Cancel your trip? Postpone your trip? Absolutely not! There are different options you can take including maybe staying at a B&B, staying at a friend’s place, or like me, turning to airbnb. If you’re anything like my… Read More
