This March my family spent eight days on an unforgettable Iceland road trip. Our itinerary was perfect and I can’t think of one thing I would change…well, maybe just one or two things. 😉 If you’re interested in planning your own trip to Iceland make sure to check out my tips below BEFORE getting started. 1)The…
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How to travel from Spain to Morocco by ferry
Did you know you can take a 30 – 40 minute ferry from Tarifa, Spain to Tangier, Morocco? If you’re visiting southern Spain you should definitely try to fit a day trip to Morocco into your itinerary. Morocco is so close you’ve got not excuse not to go! 😉 As mentioned, spending a day in Tangier is…
How to plan your trip to Iceland in 6 easy steps
Are you sure you’re ready to plan your trip to Iceland? There are a lot f things you should consider prior to choosing travel dates and buying flights. Read my step-by-step guide before you start planning and get the most out of your visit. 1. Set a budget Did you know Iceland is one of…
An honest review of our roadtrip with Guide to Iceland
We’ve just returned from our 8 day road trip around Iceland. The itinerary was planned and organized through Guide to Iceland, an online platform where you can book tours, accommodation, and transport for your trip. They also offer all-in-one packages which are customizable based on the length of your visit. This March my parents, Javi,…
How to choose countries to visit on your first Eurotrip
What countries should you see on your first Eurotrip? How many days should you spend in each one? With so many places to choose from you might need some extra help to decide. To date I’ve visited 32 countries and 19 of them are located in Europe. Based on my travel experiences I’ve got a…
Meeting wolves face to face in Chipley, Florida
How do you choose your next travel destination? Personally, I’m an impulsive traveler—I make the decision to visit someplace in a split second and book the trip moments after. I chose our honeymoon destination while watching an episode of Callajeros Viajeros (Spanish travel show) and booked our trip to Tromsø, Norway moments after reading an article…
4 Mistakes to avoid when visiting Halong Bay
It was the photos of Halong Bay that sealed the deal. After one look at those emerald green waters and limestone pillars…Javi and I knew Vietnam would be our next destination. Our first stop was the capital city of Hanoi. Next we headed to Halong Bay (Hạ Long Bay)—it’s only a four-hour drive from the city! I’m…
Useful tips to help you get the most out of your visit to Hanoi
Hanoi is an enormous, dirty, and vibrant city. It is the epitome of organized chaos and it was the perfect introduction to Vietnam. The sheer quantity of scooters in Vietnam’s capital will blow your mind. You have to see it to believe it. Vietnam has a population of 92 million people and over 45 million…
Everything you need to know about Siem Reap, Cambodia
Cambodia is known as the Kingdom of Wonder and now that I’ve seen the Angkor temples for myself I couldn’t agree more. After 10 days in Vietnam we headed to Cambodia and were completely blown away by its beauty and history. In this post I’ve compiled some important tips that you will need to know…
What you need to know before visiting the Angkor temples of Cambodia
Angkor was the impressive capital city of the Khmer Empire (9th to 15th centuries) and is located in the province of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Khmer emperors constructed breathtaking temples and palaces to display their power, wealth, and religious devotion and (luckily for us) many of these structures are still standing today. Angkor Wat is the…