One thing I didn’t know before I spent three days in Reykjavik is that Iceland sits on the line between the North American tectonic plate and the Eurasian tectonic plate. You can take a hike alongside what looks like a cliff, but is actually the edge of a tectonic plate! Day three in...
2 Days in Florence – What to see in Florence in 2 days Best Day Trips From Florence Italy Kosovo Kosovo is a beautiful country with amazing landscapes and historical sites to visit. There are many natural wonders – you can take a boat ride to the stunning Lake Koman or explore the Vjos...
Long gone are the days when you could rock up to the airport on the day and ask for a cheap flight. The stats show that flights costs almost always go up in the last week before travel – and that’s before even taking into account travelling at peak times. The fact is that the su...
Reykjavik: Grótta lighthouse at Seltjarnarnes can be found just outside the city center. It’s the perfect spot to capture a dramatic photo of the northern lights without venturing too far out, as the lighthouse can contrast nicely with the dancing aurora. Around Reykjavík: On theGolden C...
4. Travel on the Cheapest Days to Fly Getting a good deal on flights can all come down to timing. And in many cases, it has less to do with when you buy your flights and more about when you actually get on the plane. It's all about capitalizing on thecheapest days to fly. Flying...
10 #4 1 in. wood screws I opted to fasten everything with screws instead of the glue recommended in many of those how-to posts because the old, glued-together divider had started falling apart after years of having metal utensils sliding around inside it. I already had the other supplies...
Best Hostels in ReykjavikBest Hostels in RomeBest Hostels in SevilleBest Hostels in SplitBest Hostels in VeniceBest Hostels in ViennaBest Hostels in Berlin How Much Do Rental Apartments Cost in Europe? I’m a big fan of rental apartments and they can be an affordable option in many cities—...
Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis (also known as the northern lights). Here, at 65° N on the southern edge of the Arctic Circle, you can see auroras almost every night — and in warmer temperatures than many other viewing locations around the ...
Hostels are also popular for European bachelor/bachelorette party groups — which can honestly get really annoying since they tend to get obnoxiously drunk. That’s why I usually look for hostels that don’t allow these groups to book (many will state this in the hostel rules). ...
Being in the back also means you’re one of the last ones off the plane—not ideal if you’re trying to make atight connection. The back row is the worst place to sit on a plane, and you should try to avoid it if possible. However, many flyers know that the back is the least ...