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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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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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Exploring Whistler, But Not in Winter

November 18, 2019 by jennifermdarling

It’s no secret that Whistler is a little slice of heaven. People have been traveling there to ski for ages. What I didn’t know is that this place is even better in the summer! The ski slopes morph into mountain biking trails, the hiking and biking paths are unparalleled, and the gondolas are fun to ride just for the views. We stayed at the Delta Whistler Suites and really enjoyed it. It’s the perfect spot to unwind in the hot […]

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Exploring Squamish / for the love of nike / Jennifer Martinez Conway

Don’t Skip Over Squamish, B.C.

November 11, 2019 by jennifermdarling

The perfect pitstop between Vancouver and Whistler is the sweet little town of Squamish. It came to life during construction of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway in the early 1900s. Forestry and logging were the major industries in those days. There was a bit of mining there too, but much of that production has ceased. Now Squamish serves as a cheaper home to residents from Vancouver and Whistler try to escape rising costs of living. However, those industrial roots are still […]

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Stavanger Jet Boat / for the love of nike

Set Sail From Stavanger, Norway

July 18, 2019 by jennifermdarling

As I’ve mentioned in my previous Norwegian posts, the fjords are a unique part of Scandinavian topography. What’s a fjord? I had the same question before I set foot in these parts. Most of the Norwegian coast is made up of jagged, narrow inlets to the sea, with steep and rather spectacular cliffs. You can see them when flying directly overhead or up-close by boat. During my time in beautiful Stavanger, I took Norwegian’s version of a jetboat, and a […]

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If you’re in LA, get outta there / Day Hikes From the City of Angels

May 9, 2019 by jennifermdarling

I have quite a few grievances with LA. Mainly, I hate how car oriented the entire joint feels. I love walking–walking to the grocery store, to dinner, to no where in particular. After spending a bit of time there this April, I needed to put my sneakers to use and shake that uber-everywhere-culture. (but first, enjoy these lovely snaps of a smoggy sunset and gratuitous Nike photos) On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, a few friends and I drove down the […]

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