Southeast Iceland is dominated by the colossal Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest icecap. Towns are far and few in between. Instead, the region is home to some of Iceland’s most spectacular glaciers and ice-filled lagoons. Read on to find out what are the … Read More
A mere 2 hours drive from Reykjavik (capital), Southern Iceland plays host to some of the most dramatic waterfalls, coastlines and glaciers in the country; most within relative proximity of each other. For those with limited time to explore beyond … Read More
This United States Navy DC-3 plane wreck is one of the most unusual sights in Southern Iceland. The plane (with the United States inscription still visible on the fuselage) crashed in Nov-1973 with fortunately no fatalities and had remained on … Read More
This post (Top Attractions in Iceland) is part of our comprehensive blogs on how to plan for an Icelandic Road Trip. To know what are the top attractions in the various regions of Iceland, refer to our relevant blog post/s … Read More
Iceland has long been famed for its raw and dramatic landscape, a dream destination for any avid landscape photographer. Located between Greenland and Norway, the island nation is at the juncture of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Formed around … Read More
Passing through Helsinki (Finland) and only have a few hours to spare? Stuck in a long and boring transit at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Fret not! Make good use of your time and explore central Helsinki in 4 hours or under! … Read More
At an elevation of 1897m, Lake Tahoe is the largest Alpine lake in North America. With mountains surrounding the lake on all sides, it is an extremely popular skiing destination in winter while the mesmerizing lake/mountain scenery captivates visitors all year round. … Read More
Also referred to as the “Country of Heaven”, Chengdu is a major city in Western China and the provincial capital of Sichuan province. Home to a population of ~11million, it is located west of the Sichuan basin in southwestern China. Due to a combination of futile soil, … Read More
The Bund is probably Shanghai’s most popular tourist destination. Its row of historical buildings lined the western bank of Huangpu River, opposite the downtown area of Pudong. Architecturally fascinating, these buildings and the waterfront area have long been the undisputed … Read More
This is Part#4 (Free & Easy Hakone Highlights) of my Jun-2015 Japan travel blog. Refer to the list of contents below for the links to other parts of the blog. Happy reading! Contents 11-Days Free & Easy Itinerary for … Read More
This is Part#3 (Free & Easy Kyoto Highlights) of my Jun-2015 Japan travel blog. Refer to the list of contents below for the links to other parts of the blog. Happy reading! Contents 11-Days Free & Easy Itinerary for … Read More
This is Part#2 (Free & Easy Osaka Highlights) of my Jun-2015 Japan travel blog. Refer to the list of contents below for the links to other parts of the blog. Happy reading! Contents 11-Days Free & Easy Itinerary for Japan … Read More