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An Inside Look at Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, Which is Now Closed Thanks to Justin Bieber

January 27, 2020 by jennifermdarling

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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Views of Sólheimajökull Glacier Before it Melts Away

January 20, 2020 by jennifermdarling

Very near Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, you’ll find Sólheimajökull, a beautiful ice blue glacier covered in black ash. It lies in the space between two volcanoes, Katla and Eyjafjallajökull. The blanket of ash is thanks to previous eruptions from those two rowdy neighbors. Sólheimajökull is the 4th largest ice cap in all of Iceland.This stunning hunk of ice is over 5 miles long and 1 mile wide. It’s easy to enjoy this grand beauty, but also sombering when you remember that Sólheimajökull is receding […]

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Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach in Iceland / for the love of nike

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach Will Convince You That Iceland Truly is the Land of Fire and Ice

January 13, 2020 by jennifermdarling

Near the small village of Vík í Mýrdal in southern Iceland is Reynisfjara, a beautiful black sand beach. Perhaps you recognize it from Game of Thrones. It’s the beach at the Eastwatch, where the men of the Night’s Watch are guarding the wall. There is a cliff of basalt columns, large enough to climb. Atop that cliff are hundred and hundreds of puffins. They flutter their tiny wings and dive bomb into the waves, trying to catch a fresh meal. […]

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Exploring Reykjavík, Iceland / for the love of nike / Jennifer Martinez Conway

Explore this Starbucks and McDonald Free City in Iceland with Me

January 6, 2020 by jennifermdarling

Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It’s colorful and quirky. There’s a diverse range of architecture and art. Splashes of color highlight the streets. And it’s the jumping off point for most who travel into the country. I spent the day walking around, taking it all in. I loved that there wasn’t a Starbucks or McDonalds in sight. This city has its own things going on. Here are a few of my favorite points of interest: Harpa, […]

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Happy Nike New Year 2019 / for the love of nike / Jennifer Martinez Conway

A Sneakerhead’s Year in Review : 2019

January 1, 2020 by jennifermdarling

It’s a privilege to enjoy each passing year even more than the one before. That’s always been the case for me, and I hope I never take that feeling for granted. There may come a day it doesn’t feel that way anymore. I never want to feel like I could have or should have done more. For now, I’m willing and able, so I’m trying to undertake as many new adventures as possible. Here’s an account of some of my […]

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Strasbourg: The Christmas Market Capitol of the World!

December 16, 2019 by jennifermdarling

Welcome to Strasbourg, France–the currently one of the jolliest place on planet earth! Right on the eastern boarder between France and Germany, this quaint little town dating back to at least 12BC, still proudly boasts a beautiful range of historic buildings from Medieval to Art Nouveau. Every year from the end of November through the end of December, the entire city celebrates the holidays in the grandest fashion. Every single storefront is covered with decorations, inside and out. Over 300 […]

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Exploring Madrid, Spain / for the love of nike / Jennifer Martinez Conway

The Starting Point of All Spanish Roads

November 25, 2019 by jennifermdarling

¡Welcome to the capitol of España! I recently spent 24 hours in this beautiful city. In an effort to outrun my jetlag, I walked over 10 miles around the city center, and barely made a dent in all there was to see. I was unaware of Madrid’s scale until that day. It’s the 3rd biggest city in the EU after all, following London–as long as they’re still in the EU–and Berlin.The Mercado de San Miguel, pictured below, is a really […]

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Hiking Sedona

August 1, 2019 by jennifermdarling

After spending a little time in Phoenix, I got on the road towards Sedona. It’s about a 2 hour drive. If you’re looking for a pit stop, Montezuma Castle National Monument is about an hour and a half into the trip. The cliff dwellings, carved into the limestone walls, were built by the Sinagua people between 100 and 1425 AD. The castle sits about 90 feet above the ground. It looks so tiny, but there are 20 rooms nestled in there. Archeologists […]

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Street Art in Phoenix

July 25, 2019 by jennifermdarling

During my traveling years, I’ve never spent time in Phoenix (other than making connections in their airport). It’s quite a colorful city. Maybe the next time you have a connection there, book yourself a little extra time so you can spend a few hours exploreing. Here are a few things you can do to pass the time: Tres Leches is a colorful cafe and the perfect place to grab a quick cafe con leche. Pick up an authentic Mexican pastry while […]

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