Category: Travel Stories
Travel stories & ideas for adventures near and far – road trips, weekend getaways, budget trips and epic vacations.
What a Year of Full-Time Travel as Nomadic House Sitters Looks Like: Places, People & Pets
While some people would be ashamed to say they have no home or big career in their 30s, we take so much pride in saying we are full-time travelers and nomadic house sitters. Because … WE.FOUGHT.FOR.THIS! For many years, I'd look back on New Year's Eve at the 365... Read more
Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths in the Golden Circle: The BEST Iceland Spa Day!
While you've probably heard of the world-famous Blue Lagoon, did you know that there are multiple other wonderful Iceland spa experiences that have an even more memorable offering, for way less money? While some are more difficult to get to, we recently found our new... Read more
23+ Amazing Things You Can Do with a Reykjavik City Card
Headed to Iceland and wondering if the Reykjavik City Card will be worth your time and money? For 72 hours, we ran (okay, walked and drove) around town checking out all of the Reykjavik museums included, plus some other activities! In that time, we learned the... Read more
Why Perlan is the Must-See Museum in Reykjavik
Not every visitor to Iceland has the time, budget, or luck to see all of the natural wonders that make this amazingly diverse island so special. And, when it comes to more volatile wonders (like volcanoes), not everyone wants an up-close experience. That's why a visit... Read more
Fridheimar Greenhouse in Iceland’s Golden Circle: An Unforgettable Lunch Spot
If driving along Iceland's Golden Circle route before the sun has lit up the scenic surroundings, you'll likely see a magical glow off in the distance. The warm light looks like an oasis beckoning you, especially on those cold winter days. If you were to seek out that... Read more
Iceland Snowmobile & Glacier Ice Cave Tour with Mountaineers of Iceland
Planning to visit Iceland in winter and looking for something that will make you feel like an epic explorer? Taking an Iceland snowmobile tour to a glacier ice cave after a 4×4 monster truck bus ride through a mountain landscape not accessible to cars …... Read more
Trying Icelandic Beer & Food at the Bryggjan Brugghús in Reykjavik
We never really considered ourselves foodies. But after a few years of traveling, we've realized that trying the local cuisine is really a special way to get a genuine taste of a new culture. When exploring Reykjavik, we were excited for the chance to do just that as... Read more
Reykjavik Christmas Markets Guide & Intro to Iceland Christmas Traditions
We're in Iceland – just outside of Reykjavik – for ALL of December. That means we get to enjoy all four advent weekends at the Reykjavik Christmas Markets and others in the area (there are SO MANY ACTIVITIES)! After visiting Iceland in September a few... Read more
Visiting the Island of Our Lady of the Rocks in Perast, Montenegro
While the cruise-lined city of Kotor draws in a vast majority of tourists who visit Montenegro (and for good reason), there's a small town just a short drive up the scenic Bay of Kotor offering equally amazing views and fewer crowds (for those who time their visit... Read moreBrooke’s Books
Become a House Sitter
