On our second day in Iceland, we spent time in Reykjavik before going to the Blue Lagoon. Here are our highlights on what to see in Reykjavik. What to see in Reykjavik: Hallgrímskirkja The iconic Hallgrímskirkja is a must see in Reykjavik! This Lutheran church is located in the centre of town, and offers amazing views of the city and harbour. When…
With only three days in Iceland, we needed to pack all we could in! On our first day, we did a classic Golden Circle tour in South Iceland, with the addition of a fabulous spa to break up the excitement. Our Golden Circle Tour is perfect for a one-night stopover, or if you're looking to see as many sights as possible on one road trip close to Reykjavik.
On our last day in San Diego, also New Year’s Eve, we visited San Diego’s Balboa Park. Right in the hearth of downtown is a stunning public park full of museums, Spanish Colonial Architecture and a world-class zoo. It’s definitely worth dedicated a few hours to explore all the grounds, and one or two museums. I’m wearing a dress from…
And I whale always love you. I have kitchen towels with this phrase on them, and ever since Daniel read (and became obsessed with) Moby Dick, whales have been a theme in our relationship. We finally had a chance to see them out in nature when we went whale watching in San Diego.
We took a four-hour tour with Hornblower Cruises, which conveniently departed from downtown. Make sure to come early and buy your tickets in advance. There was a really long line for the 9 a.m. departure time, that the cruise left 15 minutes late. It was frustrating as they could not scan a bar code to let you on the boat and you had to line up at the ticket booth. Luckily we made it on just in time!
San Diego has so many gorgeous neighbourhoods, and I was so excited to explore Coronado. We hopped on and off with the San Diego Old Town Trolley tour, which was convenient and the best way to stave off my nerves going over the massive Coronado bridge. We were picked up in the Gaslamp Quarter, a short walk away from my…
