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Techie Travel Tips: Iceland
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Techie Travel Tips: Iceland

Posted on February 12, 2013 by katiecoakley • 1 Comment

Technology is wonderful–especially when it makes travel more pleasant and efficient. I scour the internet before I depart, clipping articles into Evernote or finding blogs that give tips and hints or just offer inspiration. Once I arrive, locals and other travelers have shown me useful websites and apps that make visting easier and, sometimes, safer. … Continue reading →

Underwater, Underground: Turning Black and Blue in Iceland
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Underwater, Underground: Turning Black and Blue in Iceland

Posted on January 22, 2013 by katiecoakley • 2 Comments

I’m coming to the end of my Iceland posts, but my crush on the country is not ending. It was an amazing trip for just a week–and I’m already contemplating my return. As I mentioned, I took several day trips while I was in Iceland through Viator, a tour booking site that offers the most extensive … Continue reading →

Road Trip: Vík to Jökulsárlón to Selfoss
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Road Trip: Vík to Jökulsárlón to Selfoss

Posted on January 15, 2013 by katiecoakley • 3 Comments

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 →

Road Trip: Ring Road to Vík
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Road Trip: Ring Road to Vík

Posted on January 9, 2013 by katiecoakley • Leave a comment

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 →

Road Trip: Circumnavigating Iceland’s Golden Circle
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Road Trip: Circumnavigating Iceland’s Golden Circle

Posted on January 7, 2013 by katiecoakley • 9 Comments

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 →

Bringing the Yule Lads Home for Christmas
Iceland / Travel

Bringing the Yule Lads Home for Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2012 by katiecoakley • 2 Comments

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 →

Walk on the Ice Side: Glacier Hiking and Climbing in Iceland
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Walk on the Ice Side: Glacier Hiking and Climbing in Iceland

Posted on December 21, 2012 by katiecoakley • Leave a comment

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 →

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