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If you’re headed to the Land of Fire and Ice, you almost surely are putting Reynisfjara, Iceland’s famed black sand beach, on your bucketlist. Between its dramatic cliffs of columnar basalt and jaw-dropping sea stacks, it’s no surprise that Reynisfjara is the most popular black sand beach in Iceland. Here's everything you need to know about visiting Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach.
Snow capped mountain peaks. A turquoise lake, sprinkled with graceful swans. Picturesque chalets nestled in the mountainside. Hallstatt, tucked away in the Alps of upper Austria, is about as close to a fairytale town as you can get. If you want to visit this magical village, here’s 8 things to do in Hallstatt, plus tips and tricks to make sure you have the most extraordinary visit possible!
Iceland is known for its incredible geothermal hot springs, ranging from bougie springs where you can get floating massages to completely untouched natural springs. Here’s everything you need to know about 10 of the best hot springs in Iceland that should absolutely be on your bucket list when exploring this gorgeous country.
Iceland is one of the most beautiful countries on the planet, but with diverse landscapes and an endlessly changing environment, it can feel daunting to pack for the Land of Fire and Ice. But fear not- in the post below, we’re going to list exactly what to pack for Iceland, regardless of the season or whether you plan on living it up in Reykjavik or hiking in the backcountry of the Highlands.
Reykjadalur Hot Springs are one of the most incredible experiences in Iceland, offering you the opportunity to soak in a cozy thermal river as you drink in the stunning natural beauty of the Land of Fire and Ice. But the springs are only accessible via hike through the highlands- so if you want to experience the magic of Reykjadalur Hot Springs yourself, here’s everything you need to know.
Imagine relaxing in a tub of warm bubbling beer while, within reach, you have unbridled access to two taps of delicious brews. Sound like a beer lovers’ dream? Well, when visiting Prague, you can make this your reality- by going to a beer spa! So, if you want to know what’s on tap when visiting a Prague beer spa, here’s everything you need to know, from the cost to to exactly what to expect.
In the past decade, Iceland has exploded on the tourism scene, with tons of my Facebook friends posting stunning pictures of their adventures in the Land of Fire and Ice. When WOW Air, a budget airline based in Iceland, launched in my hometown of St. Louis, boasting $99 airfare one-way to Reykjavik, I couldn’t help but snagging tickets for my husband, Justin and I, for a quick four-day weekend…
Amsterdam is like a fairy tale city- cobblestone streets, bridges that arch over the gentle canals bustling with a never ending stream of passenger boats, and row upon rows of canal houses, straight out of Hans Christian Andersen’s imagination…
Ah, Paris- the City of Love, the City of Lights, and the City of All Things to Be Consumed…
For me, “Dublin” has always conjured images of James Joyce, cobblestone streets, and many pints of frothy Guinness. While all of these images are completely appropriate, they form an incomplete representation of Ireland’s colorful and cosmopolitan capital, a seemingly perfect amalgamation of the old and new. LGTBQ Pride flags stand in juxtaposition to centuries-old churches; neon signs for trendy, upscale cocktail places neighbor quaint Irish pubs that have seen the likes of Samuel Beckett and Oscar Wilde…
If you’re traveling to Bavaria, visiting Neuschwanstein Castle has got to be on your Germany bucket list. Visitors flock to get a glimpse of this fairytale castle– and, with architecture that inspired Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, it’s not hard to see why! Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Neuschwanstein Castle to make your Bavarian adventure as epic as possible.