Is Going to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland Worth It? Here’s What You Need to Know
It was like being in some sort of late-night-food-induced dream. You know, the kind where you're walking on the ceiling and people are climbing...
Postcards from New Zealand
It's been nearly a year since my last trip to the Land of the Long White Cloud. And yet there's not a day that...
Fire and Ice in Iceland
After my unexpected near-death experience on a snow-covered Icelandic mountain, I really didn't know what to expect from the second half of the “Essential...
The Time I Almost Died in Iceland
It's no secret that writers often exaggerate events in order to make them seem more interesting or exciting. You know, like writing about “a...
The Hidden People (Elves) of Iceland
Myths, legends, folk tales — I love them all, especially as they relate to new places I travel to. They are a great insight...
The Horses of Iceland
I've always had a bit of a soft spot for horses. There's just something about these gentle giants that melts my heart — their...
What You’ll See in Iceland’s Golden Circle
The Golden Circle. The bread and butter of tourism in Iceland. This popular 300 km loop from Reykjavik into central Iceland is the single...
20 Fun and Interesting Facts About Iceland
The Land of Fire and Ice has become a tourism darling in the past couple of years – and for good reason: Iceland is...
Iceland Packing List: What to Pack for a Trip to Iceland (in Summer or Winter)
In recent years, Iceland has suddenly shot to the top of many travel bucket lists. The little island country is unlike any I've ever...
DOs and DON’Ts for Your First US Road Trip
I think just about every American teenager (and probably plenty from abroad, as well) has dreamt about driving across the country in an epic...
Up Close With Dinosaurs in the Everglades
There's a place I know of where you can get up close and personal with dinosaurs. Yes. I said DINOSAURS. No, no, no, not THAT kind...
Don’t Be a Scaredy Cat – Just Travel
People make all sorts of excuses for why they can't travel — they don't have the time, they don't have the money, they don't...
Rotorua: Smelly, But Awesome
When you ask people the one word that comes to mind when they think of Rotorua, New Zealand, chances are that word will be...
There’s More to Ottawa in Winter Than Just Frigid Weather
When people begin planning winter vacations that don't involve skiing, Canada probably isn't likely to be at the top of their lists. Unless they...
Photo Essay: Queenstown to Christchurch
I've said it before, but I'll say it again: New Zealand's South Island is stunning. STUNNING. From beaches to glaciers to rainforests to snowy...
My Night in Prison
I woke with a start, not entirely sure what had jolted me into consciousness in the middle of the night. Was it a muffled...
Photo Essay: An Afternoon on Parliament Hill
No, it's not a scene from some medieval storybook, nor a set built for one of the Harry Potter films. Instead, the spires of...