We were originally scheduled to snorkel with orcas in the Norwegian fjords back in November 2020 but Covid restrictions made that all but impossible. Fast forward a year later and US citizens were still not allowed into Norway. Luckily, everything came together in November 2022 and we finally got to swim with these magnificent apex…Continue reading Norway – Tromsø & Oslo
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Falkland Islands – Sea Lion Island
Sea Lion Island is the southernmost settlement in the Falkland Islands. We spent 4 nights here at the lodge which is run by an interesting and friendly guy named Micky. Alas, we had been spoiled at Volunteer Point and Saunders Island where we pretty much had all the wild life to ourselves. That was no…Continue reading Falkland Islands – Sea Lion Island
Iceland – Landmannalauger & Fimmvörðuháls & Vestmannaeyjar & Eastern Fjords & Askja & Myvatn & Husavik
Iceland is a unique destination like none other. Despite its prohibitively high costs (transportation, lodging, food & alcohol), Iceland is definitely worth saving up for. Touted as the land of fire and ice, we can attest to this effective marketing campaign. Where else in the world could you wear crampons to hike one of Europe’s…Continue reading Iceland – Landmannalauger & Fimmvörðuháls & Vestmannaeyjar & Eastern Fjords & Askja & Myvatn & Husavik