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The History and Sights of Gullfoss Waterfall
Continuing Day 1 of my Highlights of Iceland self-drive tour.
Next stop: Gullfoss Waterfall
Gullfoss is often considered Iceland’s “most famous” waterfall, which is really saying something, because this country is freaking overflowing with waterfalls, but Gullfoss has the history and beauty to make its fame well-deserved.
Dramatic history
While I was trying to look up the height of the… Continue reading
Stopping by Geysir, Iceland
For my week in Iceland, I met up with Dani and we decided to take the Iceland Farm Holidays Highlights of Iceland tour. The self-drive tour included a rental car, accommodation in different cities along the Ring Road each night, and a guide for what not to miss along the drive. Since this was my first… Continue reading
Hallgrímskirja Church in Reykjavik
If you’re in Reyjkavik’s city center, you won’t be able to miss the Hallgrímskirja Church. The towering church can be see from almost any point in the city. I arrived at the Loft Hostel at 6am, so I didn’t really look around, and simply crashed for several hours. However, after I got my beauty sleep and ventured out into the… Continue reading
Why I Hate When People Say I’m “Lucky”
Get ready for a rant with a touch of sarcasm, but more annoyance than anything else. If you prefer funny rants, check out my State of Puerto Rico According to Rease video series instead.
This post is about something that I know a lot of travelers and freelancers also struggle with: being told that we are lucky to have… Continue reading
Getting My Driver License in Puerto Rico
DMVs and their equivalent everywhere are terrible, but I feel they are all awful in their own unique way. After 9 months of living in Puerto Rico, my expiring Missouri driver license forced me to take on the Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP), or the Puerto Rican equivalent of the DMV.
A few days before my Missouri license… Continue reading
Best Bookstores in New Orleans French Quarter
I never thought New Orleans would be a heaven for a booknerd, but I could not have been more wrong. Just outside the drunken streets full of bright colors, loud noises, and partying, there is a treasure trove of new and used books just waiting to weigh down your suitcase.
After New Orleans, I made a pact with myself to… Continue reading
