Some might say that I preach about traveling to new places all of the time and that would be true. So to hear that I was off again to Iceland might seem somewhat contradictory to my self-imposed travel mantra. But work with me on this one. I have yet to see all of Iceland and… Read More
Feeling completely relaxed after enjoying an amazing afternoon at the Blue Lagoon, we made our way back to our hotel, CenterHotel Þingholt to continue our 24 hours in Reykjavik. As it was now dark outside, I admit this pic doesn’t do the statues any justice, but I love how they are dressed up for Christmas… Read More
After breakfast at our hotel, CenterHotel Þingholt, we prepared ourselves for our trip to the Blue Lagoon. After my last trip to Iceland in 2012, I was lucky enough to combine my airport transfer along with the Blue Lagoon, which resulted in an extremely relaxed plane ride back to the States. My experience this time… Read More
We finally made it to Reykjavik and I was so excited to spend a fun filled 24 hours in Iceland to show my husband a little of why I love this country so much. Keflavik International Airport is a little bit of a maze so after departing your plane, you walk down a long hallway that… Read More
After our short stay in the Virgin Atlantic lounge at Boston Logan International Airport, we were ready to board our plane to Iceland. Did you know that a flight from Boston to Reykjavik, Iceland is only about 4 1/2 – 5 hours? That’s right! Do you know what makes that flight even better? Flying Business… Read More
Ampelmann – Now do you know where I am going? After an enjoyable family Christmas with my husband’s family in New Hampshire, we said goodbye to our son who was spending the week there and we hurried back home. It was time to pack, check in for our flights on the 26th of December, and… Read More
Melodies and Travel Memories Let’s face it. Music can enhance memory so it’s no surprise that during those special and important moments in our lives, we often have a memory connected to a specific song. As for me, my brain is chock full of melodies and travel memories. It’s safe to say that my list of… Read More
Huge thanks to Karla for tagging me to take part in the ABCs of ravel series. If you’re tagged, please send it along so it may continue its journey around the blogosphere. A Age you went on your first international trip: I was 9-years-old when my family took a trip to Germany before the days… Read More
My guess is that if you are like me and live anywhere outside of Iceland, you are more than familiar with the concept of names and how people call and refer to one another. Take that and forget about it because in Iceland they use patronymics. What? Let’s start with an example like that of little John… Read More
Hard to believe, but there are more hotels from my trip to Iceland. We had a whirlwind tour of hotels on a rainy Thursday, February 2, 2012 in beautiful Reykjavik. Despite the rain, we made our way to several hotels and as a result, I can relay to you information about some of these accommodations… Read More
