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A Day Trip to the Icelandic Highlands

We took a guided day trip to Landmannalaugar with Arctic Adventures and fell in love with the rambling F-roads, and the unspoiled beauty of this area.  If you are enjoying a road trip in Southern Iceland or even just taking day trips from Reykjavik, we highly recommend adding the highlands to your Iceland bucket list.

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Europe, Iceland Europe, Iceland

7 days in Iceland: Budget

How much does 1 week in Iceland really cost?

Iceland is becoming quite popular, and this small island nation has adapted to serve more tourists each year.   But, it can still be quite pricy to visit, especially for Americans who may be used to low fuel prices and cheap fast food. We visited in the summer of 2017 when AirBnBs were available on family farms and hotels were hard to come by.  

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Europe, France Europe, France

3 days in Paris

We believe you can check off most of your Paris bucket list in just 3 days and 4 nights in the City of Lights. We spent part of our honeymoon in Paris and were able to see most of the city’s major attractions using the Paris pass in just 72 hours.

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Zion National Park with a Baby

We spent our first Thanksgiving as a family of three in Zion National Park.  All-in-all, even with some trails closed, we were able to see some beautiful views and keep our daughter warm and happy while we explored Zion each day. 

If you're considering visiting Zion National Park with an infant, read on to see how we managed!

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camping, Scotland camping, Scotland

Two Weeks in Scotland: Itinerary

Mountains, lochs, endless beaches, and lovely people.  By the time we finished our first week in Scotland, I felt so comfortable that I nearly forgot we were traveling on our daily trips to Tesco or the nearest CoOp. 

Below is an outline of our activities, accommodations, and what we wish we did differently.  We traveled during the end of July and beginning of August of 2018. We spent 15 days in Scotland, and it was so beautiful that we are already longing for a return trip. 

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