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Play Airline Puts Iceland Within Reach of Budget Travelers

November 23, 2022 by Allison TibaldiLeave a Comment

It’s a courageous move for an airline to begin flying new transatlantic routes during a transitional time for the airline industry, but that’s exactly what PLAY has done. This Icelandic airline was founded in Reykjavik in 2019 by a team with significant experience in the aviation industry. They started flying to Reykjavik from the East Coast of the United States in 2022. I recently flew PLAY’s daily nonstop service to Keflavik, Reykjavik’s main … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Architecture, Art, Beer, Boston, Bus Travel, Chocolate, Culture, Drinking, Euro, Fashion, Food and Wine, Germany, Greece, Hot springs, Iceland, Ireland, London

Mark Jason Williams, Award-Winning Playwright, Essayist and Travel Writer

July 15, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Q. Traveling is a universal experience that everyone takes pleasure in, but being a gay traveler comes with its own set of complexity and challenges. How do you define LGBTQ travel and why LGBTQ travel matters in your opinion? I think the definition of LGBTQ travel is constantly evolving, and that’s a great thing. Twenty years ago, being a gay traveler meant I only felt comfortable going to certain spots, like San Francisco or Miami, where … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Antarctica, Arizona, Art, Beach, Chicago, Desert, Ecuador, England, Europe, Florence, Hawaii, History, Ice Cream, Iceland, Idaho, Illinois, Internet, Italy

The Best Places to See on the Appalachian Trail

July 9, 2022 by Darian TomasLeave a Comment

Winding through 14 different states and over a whopping 2,200 miles, the Appalachian Trail is one heck of a hike. With its impressive length and variety, it’s no wonder that there are plenty of awesome things to see along the way— check out some of our favorites! To keep things from getting too crowded, we’ve narrowed it down to a top 8. We’re also listing the locations in the order they appear during the trek, so you know what to expect from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Georgia, History, Ice Cream, Iceland, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Mountain Climbing, National Park, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Trekking, Village, Virginia, Waterfall, West Virginia, Wildlife

3 Fun Family Vacations for Bettering Relationships

July 9, 2021 by Marie MiguelLeave a Comment

Do you remember what a typical day in your childhood looked like? Probably not! However, you are likely to remember a family trip vividly. A few photos can make you feel as if you are back in those golden days! Going on trips allows families to bond together. Participating in different activities, visiting different cultures, enjoying new cuisines, and making new memories can help you better your relationships. While providing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Fishing, Food and Wine, Glacier, Great Barrier Reef, Hiking, History, Iceland, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, Queensland, Sand, Scuba Diving

Hurtigruten Expeditions Launches Epic Pole-to-Pole Expedition Cruises Hurtigruten Group

June 2, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Hurtigruten Expeditions Launches Epic Pole-to-Pole Expedition Cruises -- Hurtigruten Group - Jun 01, 2021 16:00 UTC Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world leader in exploration travel, has unveiled an epic 93-day Pole to pole expedition cruise – exploring Alaska, the Northwest Passage, Greenland, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, South America, and Antarctica in one monumental voyage. August 8, 2022, marks the start of the epic 93-day adventure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Alaska, America, Antarctica, Art, Canada, Canals, Caribbean, Chile, Cruising, Easter, England, Iceland, Journey, Machu Picchu, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama Canal, Sailing, South America, Technology

4 Transformative Travel Ideas for the Whole Family

April 24, 2021 by Anne DavisLeave a Comment

The world is a wondrous place just waiting to be explored, so it would be a shame to leave out our naturally curious kids when we travel. In many ways, kids are geared for travel and adventure. In fact, studies show that travel can be extremely beneficial to a child's development. Now more than ever, parents are opting to bring the kids along for vacation and they rave about the experiences. Traveling with the whole family facilitates rich … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Castle, Culture, Dolphin, England, Great Barrier Reef, Hawaii, History, Iceland, Ireland, London, Machu Picchu, Peru, Rome, Scuba Diving

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 Nandula1 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

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