Why You Shouldn’t Skip the Reykjanes Peninsula
The Reykjanes Peninsula is the middle child of Iceland. Overshadowed by popular Reykjavik, south coast waterfalls, and its very own Blue Lagoon, even most Icelanders ignore the region. While it can be easy to overlook the region due to it's proximity to the Keflavik Airport and capital city, or bypass it on your way to … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Skip the Reykjanes Peninsula
Where to See Puffins in Iceland
Want to see puffins in Iceland? The Látrabjarg Cliffs in the West Fjords are where you need to go! Every summer an unfathomable number of seabirds nest and raise babies along the walls of the Látrabjarg Cliffs. Puffins spend their days dive bombing into the sea for food and living without fear of arctic foxes … Continue reading Where to See Puffins in Iceland
30 Days to Zero Waste Challenge Recap
2019 has kicked off with a 30 Days to Zero Waste Challenge led by Zero Waste Nerd on Instagram and her blog. If you follow me on Instagram you know I've been recapping the zero waste challenge every 5 days, talking about how I implement each tip into my daily and travel life. If you're … Continue reading 30 Days to Zero Waste Challenge Recap
How to Have a Perfect Day in Stockholm
I'm fairly certain that they are multiple ways to have a good day in Stockholm. However, this post is how you can have the perfect day in Stockholm. It's a day where you can soak up the cultural experiences. Since, let's face it, when you visit Stockholm in winter you won't be soaking up much … Continue reading How to Have a Perfect Day in Stockholm
Aurora’s Best of 2018 Review
Confession: I've been writing 2019 on documents since May. It was soon after the death of my friend/co-worker/former student that subconsciously I wanted 2018 to be over. I wanted a fresh start. However, 7 months later despite the difficult experiences of 2018, there were some truly bright spots. Today, I want to take a moment … Continue reading Aurora’s Best of 2018 Review
Experiencing Old Fort Niagara by Candlelight
We spent Saturday evening at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York experiencing The French Castle by candlelight. Two nights each December a soft glow illuminates the stone fortress decked in festive evergreen boughs. Old Fort Niagara sits at the mouth of the Niagara River and it's history stretches more than 300 years. Living in … Continue reading Experiencing Old Fort Niagara by Candlelight
Build Your Own Plastic-Free Zero Waste Travel Toiletry Kit
Whether heading out of town for a weekend or a 9+ day sojourn, I try to keep my waste to a minimum. No matter what I do I will be creating waste (the system isn't perfect), but I can pack a zero waste toiletry kit that limits my waste. I What's in my toiletry kit … Continue reading Build Your Own Plastic-Free Zero Waste Travel Toiletry Kit
What’s In My Zero Waste Carry-On?
Looking to reduce your dependance on single-use plastics when you travel? Get a check list of zero waste essentials for your carry on.
Guide to Camping in Iceland
When we were planning our 9-day road trip around Iceland, we decided to camp. By camping in Iceland we were able to save money while enjoying the magical landscapes. Although my family often went camping when I was younger, I never considered camping in another country. I wasn’t even sure where to begin planning! … Continue reading Guide to Camping in Iceland
A Guide to Icelandic Craft Brews
Okay, I'll come clean! I'm a craft beer snob. This confession is precisely why I needed to share a guide to Iceland craft beer with you. Ahh, that feels good to say out loud! How crazy does this sound? Beer containing more than 2.25% alcohol by volume (ABV) has only been legal in Iceland for … Continue reading A Guide to Icelandic Craft Brews