It is hard to imagine anything on Route 1 being off the beaten path, but much of the East Fjords has that feel. This is an area with something new around every corner and plenty of surprises.

Eastern Iceland - Admiring Basalt Columns, Ice, and Driving Through Fjords

Southern Iceland - Waiting for Geysers, Exploring Secluded Waterfalls, Searching for Puffins, and Glacier Hiking
The lush greenery of the southern coast provided more stunning vistas at every turn with dozens of waterfalls cascading from the cliffs above. While this part of the country is known for hordes of tourists, and we did deal with some, we also found a few magical places to enjoy in peace.

Iceland - The Cost of Food, Icelandic Specialties, and Eating Well on the Road
On this road trip we mostly cooked for ourselves, but did try out some local specialties, and treated ourselves now and then.

California Bloom - Fire, rain, and flowers in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Malibu
A little over a year ago much of this area was ravaged by fire, but now the rains have come and life has returned full force in a dramatic way. While these areas are often baked brown, we had the privilege to witness the hills in green and golden splendor. Walking through the hills surrounded by wildflowers that were often taller than us and watching butterflies flit about was magical.

California Bloom - Fire, rain, and flowers in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Malibu
A little over a year ago much of this area was ravaged by fire, but now the rains have come and life has returned full force in a dramatic way. While these areas are often baked brown, we had the privilege to witness the hills in green and golden splendor. Walking through the hills surrounded by wildflowers that were often taller than us and watching butterflies flit about was magical.

Traveling with Allergies - 3 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick
Living with allergies can be complicated and make traveling scary. Here are three things I do to manage my allergies and avoid getting sick.

Vietnam & Hong Kong - Trip Itinerary & Travel Budget
We spent a couple days in Hong Kong, then went on a tour of Vietnam from North to South. We saw the country on foot, by train, bicycle, boat, kayak, bus, and plane. (11 day trip)

Vietnam - Tips, Tricks, & Things to Know
Stuff you should know about drinking water, the airport, staying connected, money, visas, the bathrooms and more.

Vietnam - Food - Exploring the flavors, textures, and cost of Vietnamese cuisine
In Vietnamese cuisine balance is important. Vietnamese dishes often have a variety of textures and heavy or fried food is generally accompanied by something light and fresh (ex. fried crepe in a lettuce wrap).

Vietnam - Hoi An - The Lantern Festival, basket boats, a cooking class, and tailors
If you are looking for custom made products, shopping, night life, massages, and lanterns, this is the place.