Last year, I traveled to Greece. Last week, I finally found time to edit the pictures I took there. In light of the current pandemic, I thought I’d share old travel pictures with all of you. Helpfully these images will provide you a bit of virtual relief for your cabin fever.Around 15 years ago, I visited Athens with my parents. To my memory’s eye, not much has changed. But then again, 15 years in Athen’s timeline is equivalent to about […]
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Over the years, I’ve spent many weeks (months even) calling LA “home.” There are so many small businesses that could use our support right now. Below is a list of a few of my favorite spots in Santa Monica who offer online and pick up options. We all have to eat, why not eat well and love on your neighbors? Breakfast: Holy Guacamole: This may be the only place in all of Santa Monica to get a cheap meal. Their […]
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How often have you heard that we all need art in our homes and workspace? Upon hearing, do you immediately assume that person is trying to sell you art? Well, take it from me (someone who has absolutely no authority on the matter–but who isn’t trying to sell you anything), being surrounded by art is like a warm bowl of soup for your psyche. As my girl Anne of Green Gables would say, it provides such scope for the imagination. […]
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Over the past few weeks I’ve been walking you through my adventures in Iceland. I thought I’d compile all the information into a list that makes it easy to navigate. First, let me give you a few tips I wish I’d known before my travels. Tips on Visiting Iceland: Bring your own food and water on the flight. If you’re flying in on Icelandair (which you most likely will be if arriving from The States), be aware that it is a […]
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Most people visiting Iceland think they have to go to The Blue Lagoon. Well, those people are wrong. Besides the long lines and instagram “influencers” (who will get on your last nerve), you’re basically in a manmade pool. If you’re looking for more a more natural experience, you’re going to have to hike for it. Reykjadalur Geothermal Springs, is about a 20 minute drive from Selfoss. There’s a sizable parking lot to leave your car before you start your hike […]
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While in Iceland I saw a countless number of waterfalls. Here is a quick list of my favorites. 1.) Seljalandsfoss 2.) Skogafoss 3.) Gullfoss 4.) Svartifoss 1.) Seljalandsfoss Seljalandsfoss is a large waterfall about an hour and 45 minutes away from Reykjavík. Waters fall from nearly 200 feet in the air. The flow […]
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Strokkur is a geysers in the Haukadalur Valley, surrounded by other mud pools and fumaroles. It erupts every 6 to 10 minutes, soaring to heights of 50 to 60 feet in the air. I didn’t take any pictures because it wasn’t the prettiest sight. Mostly a ring of people huddled perhaps a bit too closely to the water jetting out of the ground. However, the valley offered some beautiful views, as you can see below. It was a bit commercialized, […]
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Þingvellir is a national park north east of Reykjavík. Follow along with my day long road trip from Þingvellir to Selfoss. Þingvellir is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland for a few reasons. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The national parliament of Iceland held court on this location from 930 AD until as late as 1798. And the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, separating the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, runs through the middle of the park. You can actually see […]
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Fjaðrárgljúfur is a steep canyon in southern Iceland. It’s not too far from the small town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. (Yes. I spelled that correctly.) The Fjaðrá river runs through it. It’s believed to date back to the Ice Age, carved out by the rushing waters of melting glaciers nearby. Unfortunately, the canyon was closed to the public earlier this year after Justin Bieber filmed a music video here. The resulting teenage-pilgrimage to the site did some irreparable damage to the formation. […]
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