Over the past decade, Iceland has transformed from an off-beat destination to a popular bucket list adventure. Frankly, it’s surprising this didn’t happen sooner. Iceland has something for everyone, whether you want to immerse yourself in awe-inspiring nature, witness epic scenery from a tour bus or soak in natural hot springs. In 2018, over 2.3Continue reading “9 Tips for Planning the Perfect Iceland Road Trip”
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Italian Beaches: Everything to Know about Italy’s Beach Clubs
Picture yourself on the beach in Italy, sunning on a recliner, umbrella positioned just so, Aperol spritz at hand. It sounds luxurious (meaning, expensive), but renting a beach chair in Italy can be simple and affordable. This guide explains the straightforward process to renting beach chairs, as well as some Italian beach etiquette and helpfulContinue reading “Italian Beaches: Everything to Know about Italy’s Beach Clubs”
3 Best Day Hikes in the Faroe Islands
Hiking is etched into the landscape of the Faroe Islands. Before tunnels shuttled cars under mountains and from one island to another, locals trekked up and down cliffs to see each other. It sounds improbable, and it feels just as improbable when you’re on a trail, looking down at your destination a hundred meters below.Continue reading “3 Best Day Hikes in the Faroe Islands”
Faroe Islands Packing List: Summer Hiking
The Faroe Islands look stunning in photos. But on the ground? Even in their best months the Faroe Islands have capricious weather. Not to mention the rugged terrain, which can make it challenging to pack all the gear you’ll want while sticking to a carry on. What you pack depends on the type of tripContinue reading “Faroe Islands Packing List: Summer Hiking”
9 Must-Have Tips for Visiting the Faroe Islands
Cliff-top lakes, jagged moss-speckled sea stacks, sheep grazing on the side of the roads. Welcome to the Faroe Islands. While the Faroe Islands sound far away, the archipelago can be easily reached from western Europe. During the high season, plenty of flights connect the islands to Europe. And once you’ve arrived, impeccable road, tunnel andContinue reading “9 Must-Have Tips for Visiting the Faroe Islands”
How to Plan Your Ultimate Vacation (with Faroe Islands Itinerary)
When we touched down in the Faroe Islands, Emilia had to pinch herself. Her dream vacation had arrived, six not-so-short years after she read an article about the archipelago in a magazine. In that moment, it seemed effortless. The reality was far from it. We get it. It’s easy (and fun!) to list out yourContinue reading “How to Plan Your Ultimate Vacation (with Faroe Islands Itinerary)”
Off-Road Driving Tips For Namibia and Beyond
If you want to roam the reaches, you’re going to encounter situations that require off-road driving. There are some places that only the traction and ground clearance of a 4×4 can reach. To be honest, we’re not hugely experienced off-road drivers. That doesn’t mean we haven’t gotten into situations where we’ve needed off-road driving skills.Continue reading “Off-Road Driving Tips For Namibia and Beyond”
The Ultimate Guide to Camp Cooking in Namibia
Camp cooking in Namibia is delicious, if you do it right. We didn’t at first. Our first few dinners featured charred-but-raw peppers and lamb skewers as tough as gummy worms. If we had some simple information about what to expect when camp cooking, these less-than-gourmet meals could have been avoided. While self-drive tours around NamibiaContinue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Camp Cooking in Namibia”
Namibia Self-Drive, Tips for a Successful Trip
You’ve decided that you want to take a road trip around Namibia. While planning, it is important to take into account the challenges that come with driving in Namibia. Undertaking a self-drive tour of Namibia is not the same as jumping in your car for a weekend trip. There are both considerations with the drivingContinue reading “Namibia Self-Drive, Tips for a Successful Trip”
15 Things to Know When Planning a Trip to Namibia
When it comes to planning a bucket list trip to Namibia, our top tip is to start planning now. Even if the most concrete part of your trip is daydreaming about sky-scraping sand dunes. Organize the logistics far in advance – a year out at the minimum. This means that, when it’s time to bookContinue reading “15 Things to Know When Planning a Trip to Namibia”
Roam The Reaches 