Olaf and I trekked around Iceland in search of his "Frozen" home, and found a bunch of massive glaciers atop volcanos, and glacier lagoons!
Olaf and I trekked around Iceland in search of his "Frozen" home, and found a bunch of massive glaciers atop volcanos, and glacier lagoons!
via JohnnyJet.com Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly, their favorite destinations and what they never leave home without. Name: Alyssa Ramos Occupation: Travel Writer Hometown: Jupiter, FL Residence: West Hollywood, California College: Florida State University College major:Biology...
There seriously couldn't be a better place to travel solo than Iceland! It's like a natural amusement park with no rules except respecting the nature (and elves)!
Did you know you can go snorkeling in between 2 continents in Iceland, in the clearest water you'll ever see in your life? Check out the Silfra fissure in Thingvellir!
by Alyssa Ramos Aside from “magical”, I would describe Iceland as a “Natural Amusement Park” with endless amounts of exciting attractions and activities. From the moment I landed in Iceland, my mind was completely blown, and it still is even after leaving. The sight of snow-topped mountains made me feel giddy like a little girl, eager to go...
by Alyssa Ramos I’ve been trying to see an awesome waterfall for a few months now, and definitely got my fix yesterday in Iceland when I took a 13 hour roadtrip along the South coast of the country! Not only are there massive, beautiful waterfalls that you can walk up to and even walk behind, but also tons of smaller ones that run down crevices of the majestic...
by Alyssa Ramos Unless you’re purposely trying to be alone, or on a deserted island, the chances of you actually being alone when you travel solo are quite skinny. I’m not saying that you’re always going to have a buddy that you know around, but I am saying that it’s really not that hard to strike up a conversation with a potential new buddy...
by Alyssa Ramos What’s the best way to get local insights, tips, and information about a country you’re traveling to? Ask a local of course! Before my Iceland trip, I researched the awesome travel blog, StuckinIceland.com, and asked Jon Thorsteinsson some questions to get a better idea of Iceland, and what to do there. Jump To: ToggleCheck out his...
by Alyssa Ramos Everyone is always trying to find the cheapest ways to travel, or complaining that they can’t travel because they can’t afford it, OR my personal favorite, questioning me about how I do afford it. Well, it might be your own fault that you can’t afford it, especially if you have expensive taste for handbags or fancy dinners. Even if...
That’s the thing about Cuba — it’s a living time capsule where romance prevails and there’s a general appreciation and respect for each other. By Alyssa Ramos via GeoChic.com Fierce notes from a rusted trumpet wail and dance through the dry, salty Havana air that whirls along the Malecón at sunset. The trumpet player with his frayed fedora hat and cotton pants is one...