Last year, we wondered whether Hilton’s first hotel in North Iceland was anywhere close to opening. Now we finally have an answer: yes, but not quite on the original schedule. …
Iceland
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One of the biggest challenges people face when traveling is getting a good night’s sleep. Sometimes it’s the bed. Sometimes it’s the temperature. Sometimes it’s noise, jet lag, or simply …
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Travel
Storms Reshaped Iceland’s Black Sand Beach — And I’m So Glad We Went When We Did
by joehegby joehegI saw the photos and assumed they were exaggerated. Reynisfjara — Iceland’s famous black sand beach — is one of those places that looks too dramatic to be real. The …
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When my husband Joe and I went to Iceland, there were a few things we encountered that will probably never make it into the most well-researched guidebook. I mean, everyone …
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Iceland is home to many black sand beaches, and Reynisfjara is arguably the most famous. It’s located in southern Iceland, near the town of Vik, approximately 112 miles from Reykjavík. …
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Volcanic eruptions are a fascinating and complex natural phenomenon that scientists are constantly studying to better understand. Despite advancements in technology, predicting when and where an eruption will occur is …
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When planning trips to new locations, thinking about where we will get coffee in the morning is not on the list of things we consider. Sure, we hope there’s somewhere …
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Food & Beverage
Visiting Iceland? Leave The Whale, Horse & Puffin To The Other Tourists
by joehegby joehegWhen we travel outside of the US, we like to eat some of the local specialties. However, we’ve learned that some of the dishes served to tourists aren’t things the …
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I knew that during our week-long trip to Iceland this past summer, we weren’t headed to any of the major puffin breeding grounds. Still, I wanted to have a chance …
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Funny Stuff
Iceland Tourism Group Parodied Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Video. It’s Perfect
by joehegby joehegOh, do I love a good parody! I’ve always been a fan of music parodies (Weird Al Yankovic, anyone?) but over time was thrilled to discover there’s a world of …