If you are planning a trip to Iceland, you’ve probably already heard about how expensive it is. Prior to our 2-week Iceland trip, I talked to people who survived off of gas station hot dogs and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches during their stay. We heard that gas was expensive and even basic accommodations would […]
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Iceland is one of the most beautiful and remote islands in the world. It is also one of the most expensive. So if you are planning a trip, you’ll want to make sure that you pack everything you need to avoid having to make some pricey purchases during your visit. Check out our list of
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As we were planning our two-week trip to Iceland, we were completely overwhelmed. We couldn’t figure out which sites were just off the road and which required some hiking. And it wasn’t clear whether the roads were paved or gravel. So we marked a bunch of sites on our downloaded map and hoped for the
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Depending on the amount of time that you have to spend in Iceland, there are two popular routes that allow you to see the highlights of the island. The “Ring Road” route would ideally take 10-14 days. It would take you around the circumference of the island (we spent 2 weeks driving Iceland’s Ring Road).
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Iceland has done a fantastic job of positioning itself as an ideal layover destination for flights between the US and Europe. So many travelers spend just a few days on the island. And while we would highly recommend spending at least 2 weeks in Iceland to see all of the amazing sites, the most impressive
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Everglades National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest subtropical wilderness areas in the United States. The park covers over 1.5 million acres of wetlands, islands, sawgrass marshes, mangrove forests, and pine rocklands in southern Florida. Take some time to explore, and you might even spot rare and endangered species,
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Often when we talk to our friends back home they ask us what our favorite countries are in the world. And they are generally surprised when the good ‘ol US of A makes our top 10 list. Sometimes we get so caught up in the hype of international travel we forget how incredible and diverse
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Latvia is a gorgeous country with an intriguing history. They originally declared independence in 1918, only to be occupied by the Russians, then the Germans, and then the Russians again. After living under Soviet rule for decades, the Eastern Baltic countries had enough. On August 23, 1989, approximately two million people joined hands to form
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Latvia is a small country located on the eastern side of the Baltic Sea. What it lacks in size, it makes up with its fascinating history. Over the past century, Latvia has been occupied by Russia, then Germany, and then Russia again, before finally gaining independence in 1990. Today the country is made up of
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Is Uzbekistan safe? This is a common question that we received during our three-week trip to Uzbekistan. Many people see the shared border with Afghanistan, which is generally considered to be unsafe for Americans, and assume that Uzbekistan experiences similar unrest. It is rather difficult to find safety information about Uzbekistan as the government does
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