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- Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town March 28, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas March 27, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness March 26, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay March 25, 2020
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- Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa March 23, 2020
- Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa March 19, 2020
- Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa December 3, 2019
- Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa November 20, 2019
- 4 Places to Play Pinball in San Diego July 25, 2019
- 6 Incredible Mountain Hikes Under 1 Hour From San Diego July 21, 2019
- Guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Deigo July 17, 2019
- Find Four Pedestrian Bridges Hidden In San Diego June 30, 2019
- Barrio Logan, San Diego: Chicano Park & Las Cuatro Milpas June 26, 2019
- Binge on the Best Burritos in San Diego June 24, 2019
- Take a Taco Tour in San Diego June 19, 2019
- Tour the Kombucha Breweries of San Diego June 16, 2019
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- San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge Mission Trails Regional Park June 9, 2019
- Number One Attraction in San Diego, CA: Balboa Park June 5, 2019
- Your Guide to Exploring San Diego, California June 2, 2019
- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
- Walk the Haiku Path at Santa Fe Community College May 26, 2019
- Drink the Elixir at Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, NM May 22, 2019
- Hike the Tree Spring Trail in Sandia Mountains, NM May 18, 2019
- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 12, 2019
- Museums of University of New Mexico in Albuquerque May 5, 2019
- Exploring Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2019
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Hike Malarrif – Londrangar – Þúfubjarg Cliff, Iceland
Hike to three destinations in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula: Malarrif an art deco light house, Londrangar a castle like lava formation, and Þúfubjarg the birding cliff – all within Snaefellsjokull National Park. This is an out and back walk totaling 2 … Continue reading
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The Black Pearl Beach: Djúpalónssandur, Iceland
On the rugged coast of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is a black pebble beach laden with mystical lava formations, the scattered remains of a seventy-year-old shipwreck, and stones which will test your strength. Incredibly beautiful and endlessly interesting, Djúpalónssandur is located … Continue reading
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Svörtuloft Lighthouse of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
Located within Snæfellsjökull National Park in the westernmost tip of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is a place of contrast: a bright orange lighthouse against black lava cliffs. The road becomes mighty bumpy as you traverse the lava field towards the end … Continue reading
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Kirkjufell: Iceland’s Church Mountain
The most recognizable images in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and one of the most iconic places in the entire country– Kirkjufell is a sight to behold. Kirkja translates to church in Icelandic, said to resemble a place of worship from a … Continue reading
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Exploring Stykkishólmur in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
The town of Stykkishólmur was named for the little island in front of its harbor called Stykkið, or the piece, in English. On the northern side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, it is one of the biggest settlements in the area…but … Continue reading
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Gerðuberg Cliff: Iceland’s Fortress in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Long ago rivers of lava fell down the side of a cliff in a simultaneous showing, which cooled to form what we see today, the stark and imposing Gerðuberg. If you are heading into or out of the Snӕfellsnes Peninsula … Continue reading
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Soak in Snaefellsnes at Landbrotalaug Hot Spring, Iceland
Picture this: a personal sized hot pot with a view of the mountains in Iceland’s countryside. If you can find Landbrotalaug Hot Spring and luck is on your side, you will have a memory to last for a lifetime. The … Continue reading
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Þingvellir National Park in Iceland’s Golden Circle
History and nature collide where the continents continue to drift in Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO site within the Golden Circle. The Hakið Visitor Center is a great place to start your exploration. Inside there are interactive panels to learn about geological … Continue reading
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Þórufoss: The Hidden Gem Waterfall in Iceland’s Golden Circle
A waterfall with such vigor, it bares the name of the god Thor. Þórufoss often spelt as Thorufoss and it is a hidden gem in the Golden Circle. While hundreds flock to Gullfoss, we had this waterfall all to ourselves. … Continue reading
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Greenhouse Dining in Iceland’s Golden Circle at Friðheimar
Despite the long dark winters, plump juicy tomatoes are grown year round in Iceland. Friðheimar is a farm and restaurant which produces 18% of the country’s tomatoes, among cucumbers, peppers, and more. It does so all year long by harnessing … Continue reading
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