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Exploring the Magic of Cappadocia: 20 Unmissable Experiences

Exploring the Magic of Cappadocia: 20 Unmissable Experiences If youโ€™re headed to Turkey, youโ€™re going to want to make sure you leave a few days for Cappadocia โ€“ a little paradise nestled in the heart of Turkey. Whether you’re a history buff, an adrenaline junkie, or a hopeless...

DIY Food Tour to the Best Restaurants in Reykjavik

DIY Food Tour to the Best Restaurants in Reykjavik The best restaurants in Reykjavik should not be missed, and what better way to try them all, then a food tour? While you can sign up for a food tour somewhere online, if for whatever reason (money, time, tickets are sold out) you want to...

A Guide to Iceland Glacier Lagoons and Hidden Gems

A Guide to Iceland Glacier Lagoons and Hidden Gems Iceland glacier lagoons (yes, there are more than one) are visitable even in the middle of summer. And, they are absolutely stunning. Imagine a giant ice-cold lake, with floating aqua blue ice in the shapes of mushrooms and rocks. Or...

Unforgettable Road Trip to the Vik, Iceland

Unforgettable Road Trip to the Vik, Iceland Vik, Iceland is a popular destination and for a good reason. The Vik area is a close destination from the main hub of Reykjavik and has over 10 must-sees along the way. If you have limited time visiting Iceland, a road trip to the Vik area...

Renting a Car in Iceland for Road Trip of a Lifetime!

Renting a Car in Iceland for Road Trip of a Lifetime! Renting a car in Iceland was the single most important part of planning our unforgettable adventure. All of our friends who travelled the ring road camped their way around it, so a car for us was not only our means of transportation...

Ultimate Iceland Itinerary: 9 Day Road Trip

Ultimate Iceland Itinerary: 9 Day Road Trip

Ultimate Iceland Itinerary: 9 Day Road Trip If you’re looking for an Iceland itinerary that will take you around the full island without missing a thing, look no further. Our trip to Iceland was a literal once-in-a-lifetime experience; we wanted to get it all done in one trip as we...

How to Plan Your Best Greek Island Hopping Vacation

How to Plan Your Best Greek Island Hopping Vacation So youโ€™ve decided to go to Greek island hopping for your next vacation; excellent choice. Greece is beautiful โ€“ the views, the food, the history, the beaches, the architecture. And if you hit the Google search on โ€œBest Greek Islands to...

ferry in greece

Taking a Ferry in Greece: Everything to Know

Taking a Ferry in Greece: Everything to Know Booking and taking a ferry in Greece is a great way to explore the islands. We used ferries to get around 3 different islands in the Cyclades for our honeymoon (see our guide on Naxos, Paros, and Milos or how to pick which island to visit), and...