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Reykjavik Dining and Drinking Guide

August 29, 2017 By Katie Hammel This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Grilled whale at Tapas Barinn

  For a small city of only about 200,000 people, Reykjavik has a disproportionately large number of restaurants and bars. You'll find the classics of Icelandic cuisines, new twists on local traditions, and international dishes from places like India, Nepal, Mexico, Spain, China, Japan, and Italy. Dining in Reykjavik can be expensive, with entrees at the trendier Icelandic cuisine ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Northern Europe, Iceland Tagged With: Reykjavik, Dining, Drinking

Outdoor Adventures in Iceland

September 30, 2019 By Katie Hammel This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

  Iceland’s varied topography and beautiful landscapes makes it an ideal place for the outdoor and adventure enthusiast. Long daylight hours in summer mean there’s plenty of time to pack in activities and your favorite adventure in Iceland - like golfing, white-water rafting, and hiking, but even in winter you’ll find plenty of action in this small but stunning wonderland. Tour companies ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Northern Europe, Iceland Tagged With: Reykjavik, outdoors

Reykjavik Up Close City Guide

August 29, 2017 By Katie Hammel This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Reykjavik is Iceland’s capital and largest city. In fact, of the approximately 300,000 people who live in Iceland, about 200,000 live in Reykjavik. Situated on the harbor, in the shadow of snow-covered mountains, the size and sensibility of a small town meets the style of a city here. There’s plenty to do to keep a visitor busy for a few days, yet it’s easy enough to get around on foot. Despite ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Northern Europe, Iceland Tagged With: Reykjavik, guide

Broaden Your Palate With Traditional Irish Food

June 11, 2014 By Staff This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

The people of Ireland have long celebrated their culture and strong national identity through music and food. Yes, food! Many tourists and travelers consider the entire country's cuisine to be nothing more than hearty pub food to be avoided. And, of course, there have been significant international influences (Chinese, French, West Africa, Polish, Tex Mex, Indian, etc.) which have served to ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Northern Europe, Ireland Tagged With: food

Iceland’s Natural Wonders

January 2, 2017 By Katie Hammel This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Iceland abounds with natural wonders. It sits at the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian continental plates. The plates are slowly moving apart, which means that the country is slowly, by just a few centimeters per year, getting wider. The rift runs diagonally from the southeast corner of the country to the northwest and makes Iceland a hotbed of weird geological activity. Geysers ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Northern Europe, Iceland Tagged With: outdoors, hiking

Top Ten Things To Do in Manchester

October 3, 2019 By Staff This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Manchester, situated in the north of England, is often considered the nations ‘second city’, or the city to rival London. This city of canals and mills reminds visitors of its proud history as a textile manufacturing center during the industrial revolution. Today, with a fast growing metro-population of 2.5 million, Manchester celebrates the revival of inner city neighborhoods, a ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: England, Northern Europe Tagged With: Manchester

Driving Ireland’s Ring of Kerry

June 2, 2015 By Katie Hammel This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Ireland’s Ring of Kerry is one of the most scenic routes in Ireland. It circles County Kerry, on southwestern Ireland’s Iveragh Peninsula, and bypasses several tourist sites. Multiple bus companies make daily loops along the route as day-trips, but renting a car and exploring over the course of a few days can offer a more in-depth look at this beautiful area and its quintessential Irish landscape ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Northern Europe, Ireland Tagged With: Ireland, Killarney

Touring Irish Breweries

June 30, 2016 By Katie Hammel This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

The Irish people are justifiably proud of the fine beer created in their country. You can sip local productions in every pub in Ireland, but for a full understanding of the cultivation and culture of the country’s famous tipples, you’ll need to journey to the source. These breweries located around Ireland, are open to the public and offer comprehensive tours and tastings. Guinness Storehouse – ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Dublin, Northern Europe, Top Cities, Ireland Tagged With: Kilkenny, cork

Stockholm: Sweden’s Crystal City

October 3, 2019 By Marilyn McFarlane This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

On a clear day in Stockholm, the air fills with light, and the city and sky glow with a crystal clarity reflected in the surrounding water. Water -- it's the main feature in Stockholm, which stands on 14 islands on Sweden’s east coast facing the Baltic Sea. The location has made it an important shipping and trade center since the 13th century. When I go to Stockholm I relish those medieval ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Northern Europe, Sweden Tagged With: stockholm

Take a Walking Vacation Through Scotland

October 3, 2019 By Katie Hammel This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Scotland is an ideal place to plan a long-distance walking vacation. Routes are available throughout the country, passing through small towns and beautiful scenery and nearby popular points of interest. It’s possible to tailor a route geographically or according to interest. Plan your walk spontaneously or consult a tour company who will book hotels ahead of time, arm you with a map, and lighten ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Northern Europe, Scotland Tagged With: outdoors, hiking

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