You’d be forgiven for thinking that Tasmania isn’t a part of Australia. A “little” (by Aussie standards!) island off the south of the country, it seems like it can seem like a whole different world …
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The Blue Lagoon vs. Reykjavik City Pools

When people ask me about attractions near Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon nearly always crops up. Is it far? Is it crowded? Is it worth spending a lot of their budget for a few hours in …
Continue readingHotel Hacks: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Stay

I may have stayed in hotels around the world, but I’ve seen hotels from the other side of the desk too. I’ve been a guest, a housekeeper and worked at the front desk. Here are …
Continue readingFood For Thought: A Vegetarian’s Guide To Iceland

Let’s face it, the Icelandic cuisine is known to be… well… damn weird. Fermented shark, sheep’s head, sour ram’s testicles, blood pudding, dried fish, cod tongues, whale, puffin, fish stomach and meat soup. To be …
Continue readingSmart Tips For Packing Light (Carry-On)

The pros definitely outweigh the cons on this one. It’s cheaper to bring carry-on bags, there’s zero chance of you (or them!) losing your luggage this way, you’ll have everything you could possibly need with …
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