Happy New Year, everybody! As we embark on 2026, it seems fitting to reflect on 2025 and capture a few memories and favorites from the past year. Hopefully I’ll remember to do it this time next year, and each one following. Major Adventures Experiencing Iceland with Shannon and her family Flying back east to visit…
In my travel experience, I have always found that the cloud of departure hangs over your final day, consuming it and leaving you with nothing else. Our flight home wasn’t scheduled to depart, but when you work your way backwards from the airport, car rental return, lunch, commuting back to the airport, checking out, and…
Our last full day in Iceland was a long one, starting with getting up at 5am to drive the 3.75 hours to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. We had to be there by 9:30 for a scheduled ice cave tour. Once we got there, we hopped on board a “jeep” which was basically a passenger van…
Yesterday’s whirlwind day meant we needed a later start this morning. After sleeping in, we departed for Hella, a town 15 minutes east of where we’re staying, to check out a cute wool shop. On the way into town, we spotted the neatest diner concept: an American school bus. Sadly, we didn’t eat there, but…
We spent today exploring the western region of Iceland, experiencing the natural beauty of Thingvellir National Park! Our day started with a 1-hour drive north to the Hakid Viewpoint and Visitor Centre in Thingvellir, which sits on the tectonic plates. It also features views of the Almannagja Gorge and Thingvallavatn Lake, which came into view…