WHAT TO DO // Wear your walking shoes — London is best seen by foot! Depending on how long you’ll be in the city, purchasing an Oyster pass for the Tube will get you just about anywhere when your feet fail you. You can buy a single day pass or a multi day pass at…

After checking out of our cabin, we stopped briefly for a coffee and a quick tour of Djúpivogur.  The town itself was quiet, and, as we’ve found most towns to be, very adorable.  We landed at a small cafe that had friendly faces and hot coffee.  Nothing else was open, so our stay was short. On our…

The drive from Vik to Djúpivogur was one of our longer stretches of road. Thankfully the landscapes didn’t disappoint.  We had brilliant weather and the final distance of our nearly 5 hour drive was filled with golden light draped over glistening, blue countryside.  We even spotted a few reindeer.  They weren’t as into our love as the…

The road to Vík was a relatively short one at about 180km.  After red-eyes into Reykjavik the day prior, we were glad to take our time getting out of the apartment, and happy to have just over two hours of driving ahead of us.  On the way out of town we dropped by Bergsson Mathus (because…

Most destinations are easy for me to envision.  Generally speaking, I have a pretty good idea of what I’m getting myself into.  Google is a dear friend of the traveler, and I’m not ashamed to admit to using it with abandon.  I don’t always love being far from home, so knowing what I’m up against…

If you’re looking for a relatively easy hike near Seattle that doesn’t skimp on the view, look no further than this gem.  While popular throughout the year, the winter months take Franklin Falls to a whole new level. Depending on where you begin, the trail will run you about 3 miles round trip.  The elevation gain is fairly…

We’ve started a tradition over the last few years that includes destination birthdays for us both.  Traveling is a high priority, and we’ve found that the gift of experience makes for an easy excuse to squeeze in an extra trip twice a year.  Due to timing (March), Cheryl has always ended up somewhere else in the…

Where to stay  // 12 South:  This trendy little ‘hood basically has it all.  Lined with great shopping, delicious grub, and adorable houses, we found 12 South to be the perfect place to call home during our second trip to Nashville.  It’s relatively quiet compared to other areas of Nashville (no real nightlife to speak of) —…