While wandering Reykjavik on a rainy, dreary day, I caught a glimpse of color out of the corner of my eye: a purple sign: “Virðið Garðin Ykkar.” Peering through an small alley, I thought for a moment that I had stumbled into Cool World (it’s a 1992 Brad Pitt movie–if you haven’t seen it, you haven’t missed … Continue reading
Prohibition started in 1920 and ended in the United States on this day in 1933. Prohibition in Iceland went into effect in 1915 and lasted, to some extent, until March 1, 1989 (since celebrated as “Beer Day”). That’s quite a long time without a cold one to end the day. Luckily, Icelanders have embraced beer and its quickly becoming the … Continue reading
Continued from Part 1… Eat: While cured shark (hákarl) is a traditional dish in Iceland, don’t worry that you’ll starve trying to find something to eat. People from around the world have settled in Iceland and, as a result, the cuisine is diverse–there are Italian, French, Mexican, Thai, Japanese and even Ethiopian restaurants. There is plenty to … Continue reading
When Icelandair introduced non-stop flights to Denver, I was elated. Iceland has been on my radar for a few years now due to glowing reviews from a few friends and, really, because it’s Iceland. I learned the whole, “Iceland is green and Greenland is icy” in school–who doesn’t want to visit a country that’s possibly … Continue reading
Lonely Planet just released its Best in Travel 2013 list of cities, countries and regions. While there is definitely fodder for future trips, I’m a bit confused by some of their picks. Don’t get me wrong: I love San Francisco and had a great time in Amsterdam. Beijing: not so much, though the fact that it’s getting … Continue reading
It’s no secret: I’m addicted to travel porn. Every day I get emails regaling the virtues of another exotic location or a brand new hotel. My inbox bulges (virtually, of course) with flash sales, newsletters and updates, brimming with tempting photography and shocking deals. Of course, if you have a bit of flexibility in your … Continue reading
I do apologize for the lapse in posting, but I’ve been going nonstop for the past few weeks. On the bright side, a trip to Florida and then New York City has provided fodder for forthcoming posts. First up, a guest post on an excellent site for travel, beverages and a sweet VW van named … Continue reading
Katie on the Map 