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  • Photos: Iceland is Amazing

    Photos: Iceland is Amazing

    Going to Iceland? Do not forget your camera. This is one of the most photogenic countries out there, with stunning volcanic landscapes, epic waterfalls, colorful houses, geysers, wildlife and more.

    Here are some photos from my trips to Iceland that capture why this is one of my favorite places to travel.

     

    Skógafoss waterfall
    You can walk right up to powerful Skógafoss on Iceland’s South Coast.

     

    white icelandic horse
    Driving around the island? Pull over to say hello to the Icelandic horses.

     

    iceland fishing in waterfall
    A man fishes at a waterfall on Iceland’s South Coast.

     

    Gljúfrabúi iceland waterfall
    You’ll have to scramble behind a rock face to find the hidden Gljúfrabúi, a waterfall near Seljalandsfoss.

     

    South Iceland black beach
    Reynisfjara, a black volcanic sand beach with massive sea cliffs near Vik on Iceland’s South Coast.

     

    Skógafoss
    People gather at the base of Skógafoss.

     

    Blue Lagoon
    Iceland’s top tourist attraction, the Blue Lagoon, is an easy stop on your way to or from the airport.

     

    whale iceland
    Whale watching tours leave daily from Reykjavik.

     

    Seljalandsfoss
    Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland’s most spectacular waterfalls.

     

    Seljalandsfoss
    A view from behind Seljalandsfoss — you can walk all the way around the falls.

     

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  • Long Weekend in Hawaii… from the East Coast

    Long Weekend in Hawaii… from the East Coast

    surfboards at Pipeline

    Published on March 1, 2013 on Fodors.com || Hawaii in four days? From the East Coast? Crazy, right?

    Maybe not.

    With non-stop routes between New York City and Honolulu, a time zone difference that works in East Coasters’ advantage, and airline prices hovering under $500 round-trip to Honolulu, a long weekend in paradise is easier than you think.

    Okay, let me bring you up to speed—in my opinion, a trip to Hawaii is always a good idea. To prove my own point, I set out on a quick jaunt from NYC this past December and while my lazing-on-the-beach time was indeed short, I was able to see tons of fantastic Oahu sights in four days without losing any sleep. Here’s how I did it… Read more…

    Click here to see more Oahu photos! 

  • Photos: California

    Photos: California

  • Photos: Kauai

    Photos: Kauai

  • Photos: Phoenix

    Photos: Phoenix

  • Photos: Oregon

    Photos: Oregon

  • Photos: Dominican Republic

    Photos: Dominican Republic