how to be a tourist in reykjavik
Climb Hallgrímskirkja to get a view of the colorful houses of Reykjavik. Tickets are 1000 ISK (about $9 USD), and they accept credit cards. Marvel at the architecture of Harpa Concert Hall – even if you don’t have time to catch a concert here, it’s worth checking out just to see colorful glass panels that…
8 things i learned from the 3.5 days i spent in reykjavik
Weather in January is BONE-CHILLING. I’m used to New York City winters, but probably have never really experienced anything colder than that. So think NYC winters x 10 + snow, all the time. Everything is expensive. If you’re planning on going out to dinner, expect to pay at least 40 USD for an entree. You…
11 things i learned about the blue lagoon
The Blue Lagoon was definitely my favorite part of Iceland. Here are a few things you should know before you go: Make sure you pre-book your tickets so that you can secure a spot. The tickets as of January 2018 were $70 USD. This was for the comfort package, which is the most basic/cheapest one…
golden circle
The Golden Circle. One of the top tourist routes in Southern Iceland. My recommendation? Don’t go during the winter time and don’t join a tour. I went during the winter and it was just very snowy, and everything had a blanket of snow over it. It was difficult to see what the landscape actually looked…
what it’s like to see the northern lights
Instagram: Waves of Nickelodeon slime green dancing lights, interspersed with soft whispers of Provence lavender-colored gleams. Reality: Freezing your snow boots off after you’ve accidentally stepped into a slope while in complete darkness, waiting for lights that may or may not appear, and then realizing that most of the photos you’ve seen online are probably…
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how to be a traveler in capri (5 things to do)
1. Admire the deep blue waters of the Blue Grotto We did this as a part of a tour we booked when we arrived in Capri. I will warn you that it is a bit tourist trappy because there are tours coming by this spot all day. But since I read the reviews ahead of…
how to be a traveler in positano (6 things to do)
1. Take the ferry We took a boat over from Sorrento, where we were staying and it only took about half an hour. If boats aren’t your thing, you can always take the bus, which is what we took on the way back 2. Sunbathe at Spiaggia Grande Or just take some pictures of the…
how to be a traveler in sorrento (5 things to do)
Sorrento is a small town along the Amalfi coast. There isn’t much to do there but we used it as a jumping point to explore other towns on the coast. Hotels and restaurants are significantly cheaper than hot spots like Amalfi, Positano, and Capri. But Sorrento is close enough to those towns to take a…
how to be a traveler in naples (9 things to do)
1. Eat some Neapolitan pizza. After all, Naples is known as being the birthplace of this style of pizza. It has a thin crust, and is traditionally made with San Marzano tomatoes, and mozzarella di Bufala or fior di latte cheese. Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba opened in 1830 and is believed to be the world’s first…
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