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Expensive Amusements in Iceland

While Iceland is cold in the winter, it’s also one of the hottest tourist destinations.  In fact, Conde Naste Magazine suggests that you might want to wait, especially when the number of tourists in 2017 was more than six times the … Continue reading

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Snow Shoes, Gripons and Crampons

Iceland is proud of their fables and folklore including the tale of how Iceland and Greenland were inaptly named.  But to be clear, Iceland in winter has plenty of ice and snow covering its wonderland.     Thankfully I toured … Continue reading

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Saving Money Down Under

My sister and brother-in-law did a fantastic tour of the South Island with biking, kayaking and hiking.  Their pictures were enticing to say the least, even though I had spent some time there years before. I decided to roughly follow … Continue reading

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Patagonia Peaks

I was actually called “one of the girls”, only because I tried to keep up with my daughter and another young woman who plays ultimate frisbee for kicks. Taking an active vacation with other fit adventurers in search of incredible … Continue reading

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