Let’s be honest here. You know it. I know it. Your neighbor knows it; Iceland is expensive. Well, for a lot of people they end up spending a ton of money in Iceland, but my trip to Iceland didn’t cost me as much as a lot of other travelers. If there is one thing that
Stand atop any of Scotland’s munros (mountains) in peak season, and you’ll understand why the country’s tourist numbers peak from June to August. Similarly, poke around at the Christmas markets in Edinburgh during the holidays, and you’ll wonder why anyone would ever choose to elbow their way through Scotland’s summer crowds. Two different experiences. Two
If I had to collect every minute thing I learned while traveling in Scotland, it would be this round-up of my best Scotland travel tips. The country has its own quirks apart from the national animal being the unicorn, and in this blog, I’m dishing out everything you’ll want to know for your trip. Haven’t
So you’ve heard of the infamous, iconic, and downright crazy weather in Iceland, but what should you put on your packing list? Before I left for my trip to Iceland in June, I had some questions floating around: Just how cold IS it? Is it really going to rain THAT much? Am I able to
In Iceland’s punk-style capital city, there are endless discoveries to make and corners to explore even with just one day in Reykjavik. 1/3 of the country’s artistic population resides downtown, so it only makes sense to flock there for all the action, vibrant colors, music, murals, and museums. My favorite part about the city is that
The Blue Lagoon was a stop on my Iceland itinerary that I went back and forth on for a couple of weeks because I wasn’t sure if the entire experience would be worth it. I was told that it was overpriced, touristy, and not worth going since there are other Blue Lagoon alternatives that you
I drove over 1200 miles staying at the best campsites in Iceland with my tiny Suzuki Jimny packed full of camping gear and a goal. In the process, I ran through an unhealthy amount of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches looking for remote gems and campgrounds for the ultimate Iceland camping trip. I tucked a
Let’s be honest here, a trip to Iceland is going to cost you a more than most places you may have traveled to. Especially if you’re a Southeast Asia lover like myself. There are certain countries you can travel to and get by with spending under $2000, maybe even $1000, and then there are more
In a country where the national animal is the unicorn, whiskey flows vigorously through the cities and countryside like water AND is known for being the birthplace of Harry Potter, you can’t help but wonder and daydream about how to spend 3 days in Edinburgh. What’s even more mystical and unbelievable about Edinburgh is that
