Iceland’s Fimmvörðuháls hike is a two day adventure in the southern part of the island, either beginning in Skógar and ending in Þórsmörk, or vice versa. For the more adventurous, like my BMTM Adventures group and me, it’s the perfect addendum to the four-day Laugavegur trail beginning in the highlands. Whether you’re doing this as […]
The Ways in Which We Create Our Reality
Over the past few years I’ve become increasingly interested in the power of positivity to shape reality. I was pretty skeptical of it all at first, thinking it was too woo-woo when people would talk about the Universe and manifestation, all starry-eyed. But I hadn’t tried it, and what if it was worth exploring? What […]
How to Hike the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland Independently
The Laugavegur Trail in Iceland is one of the most unique and visually stimulating trails in the world. Not only do you have constantly shifting landscapes, from the rainbow-striped mounds of the highlands in Landmannalaugar to the psychedelic greens of Þórsmörk, but ever-changing conditions as well. No wonder National Geographic ranked this trail in their top 20 […]
A Guide to Renting a Boat in Greece
Growing up, one of my best friends would go to Greece every summer to visit her grandparents. She told me all about how beautiful it was and in the years that followed, I saw photos around the Internet that confirmed her stories of brilliant sunsets over blue waters. For several years now we’ve been talking […]
How to Say “Thank You” in 100 of the World’s Most Spoken Languages
It was on Siargao Island, the Philippines, when I got a flat tire while traveling by myself. It was a rural area without anyone around, and the driver dropped me off with a promise to return. I had no real option other than to wait on the side of the road, hoping it would work […]