10/23/2025
10/19/2025
9 Reasons Why Reykjavik Stole My Heart (Part 1)
10/19/2025Iceland is one of the most captivating countries I’ve ever visited, and its vibrant capital, Reykjavik - home to over half the nation’s popu...
Iceland is one of the most captivating countries I’ve ever visited, and its vibrant capital, Reykjavik - home to over half the nation’s population - punches far above its weight. Looking back, it feels almost embarrassing that I originally planned to spend just a few hours in Reykjavik. By sheer luck, my daughter and I finished our epic Laugavegur hike a few days early, which gave us two full days in the city instead. And I didn’t regret a single minute. In this article, I’ll share nine things that surprised and fascinated me about this beautiful, underrated, very European city.
7/20/2025
Hiking the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland’s Highlands
7/20/2025If there’s one trail that captures the raw, surreal beauty of Iceland, it’s the Laugavegur Trail. This isn’t just the most popular backcount...
If there’s one trail that captures the raw, surreal beauty of Iceland, it’s the Laugavegur Trail. This isn’t just the most popular backcountry route in the country - it’s the most natural way to leave your car behind and experience Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes. What makes this trail so special? Over the course of 3 to 5 days, you go through a landscape that feels like a condensed version of the entire island’s geological story: steaming geothermal vents, bubbling hot springs, and all kinds of lava rocks remind you that you’re walking on a very active volcano!


