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Forget the Blue Lagoon and Visit Reykjadalur Geothermal Springs in Iceland

February 24, 2020 by jennifermdarling

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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4 waterfalls you should visit in Iceland

February 17, 2020 by jennifermdarling

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 Geysers: The Old Faithful of Iceland

February 10, 2020 by jennifermdarling

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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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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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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