'And maybe we are all tourists in this underwater world—snorkels are our temporary visas, allowing us to visit this mysterious country for brief slices of time.'-Dallas Woodburn I will be honest, the first time I was in Iceland, I had no idea that snorkeling was an option. I also probably still would not have done … Continue reading A European Summer: Silfra, Iceland
'I can see my rainbow calling me through the misty breeze of my waterfall.' – Jimi Hendrix The first time I visited Iceland, I did everything I really wanted except for going to the Diamond Beach. It was cold, dark, and I had a jam packed schedule. I truly had the best trip but knew leaving I … Continue reading A European Summer: South Coast of Iceland
'I still don’t know why, exactly, but I do think people can have a spiritual connection to landscape, and I certainly did in Iceland.' – Hannah Kent I took a redeye from Pittsburgh and landed very early in the morning in Reykjavik. I booked a discount bus ticket via Get Your Guide and did not notice … Continue reading A European Summer: Reykjavik, Iceland (2025)
'The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.' – Saint Augustine For my summer travel plans, I knew I needed to be in London for Oasis and outside of that, I could do anything. My original plan was to road trip around the Faroe Islands for a week, … Continue reading A European Summer: Planning
'Above all birds, the hummingbird gives me that feeling of the mystery and the wonder of life. Such a vibrant little body, such color, and wings that beat faster than thought. I felt as if I could watch the whole of life if I could hold a hummingbird in my hand once.'- Gladys Taber My last … Continue reading Adventures in Ecuador: The Cloud Forest