So you want to drive Iceland’s Golden Circle and you want to do it right? You’ve come to the perfect place. We started our journey around the Golden Circle by leaving the Blue Lagoon and going down Route 36, stopping first at Thingvellir National Park. It was dark and we couldn’t see more than a few […]
16 Pinch Myself Moments of 2016
Why is everyone complaining about 2016? I mean sure this year had its ups and downs – I lost my job, was homeless and had no visa for quite some time – but all in all this year turned out to be one of the best yet. Losing my job and starting over at Booking.com was […]
3 Best Hot Springs in Iceland
Sure, glacier hiking and snorkeling are must do Icelandic activities, but no one goes to Iceland without visiting the hot springs and lagoons. From the most famous to the most authentic, I’ve got the three best hot springs and lagoons along the Golden Circle. Let me preface this by saying I was enjoying the lagoons […]
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hiking in Iceland
Going to Iceland without going glacier hiking is like going to Cancún without going to the beach – you’ve just gotta do it! In order to make the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity, I signed up for the Glacier Experience with Arctic Adventures. Arctic Adventures is one of Iceland’s most well respected adventure companies. […]
Silfra Fissure: Snorkeling in Between 2 Continents
Snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure was one of the highlights of my week in Iceland. It is the only place in the world where you can swim between two continental plates. The fissure separates North America from Eurasia and is one of the most coveted diving destinations on the planet. Divers love it because the underwater […]
Cinc Sentits: Michelin Star Cuisine in Barcelona
Jordi Artal demonstrates that Catalan cuisine is more than just tapas at his family owned and run Barcelona Michelin star restaurant, Cinc Sentits. The plates at Cinc Sentits are equal parts beautiful and delicious. Self taught chef, Jordi Artal, left his engineering career in Silicon Valley to pursue his culinary dreams in his mother’s home country. Today, […]
Bar Boca’s Amsterdam: Sharing is Caring
Note the original Bar Boca’s in de Pijp is closed. The location is now in the Jordaan. Bar Boca’s is a hip hangout perfect for casual lunch, drinks and dinner with friends. At Bar Boca’s sharing is caring. The innovative menu is always changing but the concept stays the same: delicious platters and small bites […]
Naarden: Amsterdam Day Trips
Looking for an unusual day trip from Amsterdam? Why not Naarden! Naarden is a 17th century fortified town about 30 miles east of Amsterdam. It’s known for a well preserved 17th century star-shaped fortification system that entirely surrounds the city center. If you ask me, it looks more like a snowflake than a star, but […]
Top 8 Things to do in Krabi, Thailand
Krabi is not as wild as Ko Phangan, not as touristy as Phuket and not as kitschy as Pattaya. It’s the perfect place for adventurous spirits and laidback travelers to get in a little island time. Here are the top 8 things to do in Krabi. 1. Take this Krabi Sunset Cruise Chances are you’re […]
The Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi
When I decided to go to Krabi I knew I absolutely had to visit the Tiger Cave Temple. Tigers, caves, temples… what’s not to love? After Googling the temple, I quickly found out there are no tigers at the Tiger Cave Temple. Boo. But there are plenty of monkeys. Confused by the name, I still […]



















