Iceland Road Trip Day 1: Drive to Akureyri
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On Day 1 of my Icelandic road trip from Reykjavik to Akureyri, I detour to visit waterfalls and get lost — but I find rural churches and rainbows. Continue reading
Category Archives: Destinations
Winter 2015-16: NYC Theater Guide
Theater nerd alert! I saw 10 shows on and off-Broadway last month (including a bonus live webcast). Check out my brief reviews here — favorites included Hamilton (duh), Steve, The Color Purple, and Marjorie Prime. Continue reading
New Years on Cape Cod
I spent the week between Christmas and New Years on Cape Cod with family — playing board games, going for long beach walks, visiting Provincetown, and eating seafood. Here are the photo highlights. Continue reading
Christmas & December 2015 Recap
Here’s a recap of Christmas 2015 — the travel-related gifts I received, a nighttime walk through downtown Wallingford, and lots of cute puppy photos. Continue reading
Vintage Holiday Fun in Stockbridge, MA
Looking for some holiday cheer? Step back in time to the 1960s in Stockbridge, Massachusetts as the town recreates a classic Norman Rockwell painting in 2015, complete with antique cars and a visit from Santa. Continue reading
Norman Rockwell Museum Visit
For decades, Norman Rockwell told the story of America through his weekly Saturday Evening Post covers. We visited his museum in the Berkshires to admire those classic paintings and learn about how he reflected society through art. Continue reading
A Guide to Camping in Iceland
Curious how I camped my way around Iceland? I put together this guide for planning a similar road trip — the best campsites, where to rent gear, and how to divide your time between the best that Iceland has to offer. Continue reading
Exploring Reykjavik: Part 1
I plan to get an early start on my Iceland road trip, but I wake up to SUNSHINE in typically gray Reykjavik! So I take a few hours to explore the city on foot. The views from Hallgrimskirkja tower are especially impressive. Continue reading
Swankiest Hostel Ever – KEX in Iceland
KEX in Reykjavik is the swankiest hostel I’ve ever stayed at, plus they serve some of the best food in all of Iceland. Check out their funky design aesthetic and mouth-watering seafood dishes. Continue reading
A Crafty Connecticut Christmas
Last weekend my sister participated in the Holiday Haven craft fair in downtown New Haven. Check out her handmade wooden ornaments and art — lots of Connecticut-themed items for anyone who’s ever called this state home! Continue reading