I'm starting from the end, but on our last day. in Iceland, we visited Fagradalsfjall aka the volcano that recently erupted in March in Iceland. I've read various accounts that say the volcano hasn't erupted in over 800 years. Some also say 10,000 year, but either way, it's a very long time.
The past couple of months feel like they have flown by. Winter up North always feels like such a slow drag, then once the first sunny day of Spring hits. BOOM! It's already Labor Day, and you are wondering where the time went. While we still have a month of Spring left, I thought I would share the highlights so far.
I cannot believe we are almost at the one-year mark of the shutdown. While last February looked so different from this one, I still managed to enjoy the time mixed in with some intense cabin fever. I will admit that am impatiently awaiting Spring and the return of the sun. Hopefully this will be my …
January officially marked my first year in Portland. Since starting this blog, I have lived in Spain, New York City, England, Italy, San Diego, and now Maine! It has been a crazy five years, but I am grateful that I've been able to experience so many amazing places—and even the not so great. I'm not …
I don't like definitive lists, especially when it comes to reading. One person's flop of a book could be the same text that ignited a passion in reading for another. I find that many of the "top lists" I browse for book suggestions often leave me disappointed, while hidden gems do not always come with …
Growing up, I always had a book or five on hand. I lived next door to a library, and it became a ritual to bring a new stack of books home every week. I hid them inside textbooks to get a chapter or two in during class and eventually became besties with the two librarians …
After a busy start in Berlin, I boarded a night bus to continue my explorations in Munich. As I mentioned before, my jet lag was pretty brutal, so I thought taking an eight-hour overnight bus would guarantee more sleep. Oh, how wrong I was. It turns out my FlixBus was nothing like the Night …
In just a few days, my Euro trip—along with thousands of other travelers—has come to an end. I’ve gone from country to country where borders are closing and entire communities are going under lockdown to prevent the further spread and destruction of the Coronavirus.I’ll admit that initially I didn’t understand the severity of the virus …
It's 9:00 PM in Prague and ironically I'm not out enjoying the beautiful city. Instead, I'm sitting around the kitchen table in the hostel with a girl from Japan and two Canadians who are all trying to figure out their next destination. Now, this is a normal occurrence for young travelers, snagging last minute flight …
Ahoj from Prague!It has been about a week since I started my trip, and in true fashion, I am behind on blogging. I have been taking notes on my phone, so if these post feel a little robotic you can chalk it up to me racking my brain of details when I don't have wifi …
Chasing Spain 