Being in Iceland in February has a way of giving me flashbacks to when I was 5 years old and my mom would tell me I had to at least try to use the bathroom before putting on a snow suit. Each time I get dressed I think of that and find the nearest bathroom before the layering starts. It was good advice then and its good advice now. I started my day with a traditional Nordic breakfast at the guesthouse, prepared by a man who looked very much like a very thin Liam...

After finding out my knifemaking class was cancelled due to low attendance (just me) I needed a new activity for my first day. A relaxing trip to the famous Blue Lagoon was perfect. I booked a shuttle directly from the airport to the lagoon for their first time slot of the day at 9:00. They only sell a limited number of tickets each day so it doesn't get too crowded, which would be needed because it is very popular and sells out in advance regularly. Good thing I...

Greetings from the fair north. I just arrived safely after a 5 hour flight, of which I remember roughly 20 minutes. I like to think each traveler gets one gift, maybe two. Jana can read most maps, I can read none, I got lost on the way to baggage claim, buy I can sleep on any mode of transportation. I also make friends with strangers and understand a great many languages quickly, but the sleeping one is undoubtedly the best gift. I was worried about the flight a...