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An Aurora in born – The Northern Lights baby

January 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

On 19 August 2020, at 14:19, baby Aurora Wolteck was born in Dettingen Konstanz on the border between Germany and Switzerland, completely unaware of the Arctic adventure that had unfolded nine months earlier. But let us go back even further, to the day in 2009, when two young people, Nathalie and Benjamin, now 30 and 33 years old, were introduced to each other through a mutual friend while hiking near Lake Constance. It was friendship at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Bus Travel, Christmas, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Food and Wine, Germany, Hiking, Honeymoon, Iceland, Journey, Music, Norway, Romantic, Switzerland, Wedding

11 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Iceland

April 26, 2020 by Karthik NandulaLeave a Comment

Our excitement, which had been building prior to our trip to Iceland, reached a crescendo after we landed. We immediately saw beautiful snow-covered mountains, contrasting in the harsh rain. Every mountain was white and the landscape was devoid of people. Over the next few weeks, these scenic destinations changed our definition of beauty and natural elegance. Here are the top 11 things you must know before visiting Iceland. 1) Plan your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Bridges, Iceland, Journey, Photography, Traffic, Village, Wildlife

Fjords of Iceland

October 8, 2019 by Abdul Rastagar1 Comment

Of my 13 trips to Iceland so far, my most memorable one was my first time there, in 2002, when I happened to meet my future wife. At a distant second was our trip in the summer of 2011, when we took a week-long road trip through the West Fjords region, the far northwestern peninsula that juts out into the cold North Atlantic Ocean like a dragon's head on a Viking longboat. It's not necessarily an inaccessible nor difficult drive to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Beer, Drinking, Europe, Fjord, Golf, Hiking, Iceland, Mountain Climbing, Road Trip, Ski Trip, Wildlife

Visit & Experience Iceland’s Natural Beauty – July 2019

July 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

Iceland delivers a variety of outdoor experiences across all seasons - from glacier walks, to self drive exploration including waterfalls, snow covered mountains, little villages and picturesque views of the sea. Many tour operators are located in the country offering a wide diversity of trips. Walk on a glacier, visit an ice cave, go scuba diving in a remote part of the country, visit volcanoes, or hot springs. One tour operator even offers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Caves, Glacier, Helicopter, Hot springs, Iceland, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Walking tour

Iceland: Island of Fire and Ice

May 16, 2019 by Michael SimrakLeave a Comment

Raquel was a nature and outdoor adventure enthusiast, always looking for the next mountain to climb or river to raft. For her 25th birthday, a close group of friends decided to surprise her with the trip of a lifetime and buy her tickets to Iceland. The island of fire and ice had always fascinated Raquel, and it was a dream to have the chance to travel there. In addition to the travel itinerary, her friends made sure to rent a photographer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Cell Phone, Iceland, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Tallest Building, Trekking, Waterfall, Whales, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife

Game of Tourism: Four Destinations Fans Love

May 16, 2019 by Marina BLeave a Comment

Game of Thrones has come to an end, but the very real destinations that have benefitted from its spotlight will not lose their hype any time soon. With producers and George Martin himself promising a number of spinoffs, the show’s fans have every reason to continue fueling the franchise and filling their lives with all the memories and memorabilia they want. A world of merchandise Judging by the range of merch still being produced, from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beach, Casino, Dancing, Fashion, Food and Wine, Glacier, Hiking, Iceland, Ireland, Malta, National Park, Spain, Trekking, Walking tour, Wildlife

The Faroe Islands Declare a Weekend of TLC: ‘Closed for Maintenance, Open for Voluntourism’

March 25, 2019 by Dave1 Comment

Nordic nation restricts tourists for one weekend in April and invites 100 visitors to join locals in caring for their 18-island archipelago in the North Atlantic New York, NY -- March 2019 -- The pristine Faroe Islands – a group of volcanic islands in the North Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Norway – welcome approximately 100,000 visitors each year, attracted by the country's dramatic scenery, including rugged cliffs, sea caves, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Caves, Food and Wine, Iceland, New York City, Norway, Volunteer, Walking tour, Wildlife

A Layover Trip to Athens

February 1, 2019 by Steve Long5 Comments

It’s not everyday that I get to feel like I’m living in history, but that’s exactly how I felt looking at the rolling hills of Athens from the top of the Acropolis, images from 300 flashing in and out of my head (I know I know 300 is Sparta not Athens). I was on my way to Iceland from Singapore after attending a trade show on the island nation. There were no direct flights available; what’s more, there wasn’t even a simple connecting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Bus Travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Greece, History, Iceland, Mountain Climbing, Restaurants, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Singapore, Ski Trip, Walking tour

From Los Angeles to Bogota – a Day Trip

January 19, 2019 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

Yup, you read the headline right. I made a day trip to Bogota, Colombia from Los Angeles, USA. I'm probably not the first one to do it, but I bet not many people have done it before. So how'd it happen? Mostly through my opportunism: I managed to squeeze in a stop in Bogota while on my way to Santiago, Chile. It wasn't really on my original plans but I had a choice of two flights - one with a 4-hour layover in Lima, Peru and one with a 16-hour … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, America, Andes, Art, Beer, Chile, Chocolate, Colombia, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Iceland, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Music, Peru, Rainforest, Restaurants

Magical Mo’orea – a Stay at the Hilton Mo’orea Lagoon Resort & Spa

January 6, 2019 by Dave8 Comments

Words that come to mind when referring to the island of Mo'orea include ethereal, mysterious, remote, undeveloped and exotic. I've long built up the mystique of this island in my mind based upon stories my mother related from a several month trip she took to the South Pacific in the 1960s. Mo'orea was by far her favorite island in the French Polynesia. While Mo'orea has certainly changed since those days, a visit to the island is like walking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airline, Airport, America, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Drinking, Flowers, Hiking, Honeymoon, Ice Cream, Iceland, Massage, Music, Paradise, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants, Romantic

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