I love to travel. I won’t make any bones about it. I won’t complain about the long, boring flights, or the tedious security requirements, or even the high airfares or the snobby international flight attendants. I simply love the adventure of traveling too much to notice any of these relatively minor inconveniences. After all, what … Continue reading
After my date with the Northern Lights, I was eager to hit the road again, heading west to Jökulsárlón, the glacial lagoon on the border of Vatnajökull National Park. When I first left Reykjavik, I wasn’t sure if I would have time to make it to Jökulsárlón, but with the success of the previous day, … Continue reading
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Ullr Fest in Breckenridge, CO, an annual celebration created to honor Ullr, the Norse god of snow, and convince him to grace Breckenridge with even more snow. The week long event is comprised of a wide variety of events including Ullympics, crowning the Ullr King and Queen and … Continue reading
After leaving Gullfoss and returning to the Ring Road, I headed east towards Vík. Located about halfway along the southern coast, Vík is famous for its black sand beaches and its proximity to Dyrhólaey, a naturally formed arch in the cliff that’s so big that ships can sail through it at certain tides. I was … Continue reading
I’m a fan of guided day tours for a couple of reasons: you get to meet new people, you’ll get an informed explanation of what you’re seeing and there’s a pretty good chance that everything will go smoothly and you’ll get back to your hotel in one piece. If I’m taking a guided tour, it’s … Continue reading
When I was little and living in Italy, we were introduced to Befana, the Italian Christmas Witch. Riding a broomstick with her black shawl thrown over her shoulders, Befana rides through the night on Epiphany Eve (January 5), sliding down chimneys to deliver candy to the socks of all of the good little boys and … Continue reading
Reykjavik is a fantastic city on its own merit, but it’s also a great base for day trips to explore the many natural wonders of Iceland. I took several day trips while I was in Iceland through Viator, one of the most comprehensive tour booking sites I’ve worked with*. My first excursion? Glacier hiking and … Continue reading
Katie on the Map 