Standing in the purple flowers with the Seceda Ridgeline, Dolomites.

Dolomites in Summer: 4-Night Itinerary For First Time Visitors

The Ultimate 4-Night Dolomites Itinerary (With Driving Times, Hikes & Tips) This 4-night Dolomites itinerary is perfect for travelers who want a mix of iconic viewpoints, easy-to-moderate hikes, cute mountain huts, and unforgettable scenery without feeling rushed. We based ourselves in San Vigilio di Marebbe, a quieter village in Val Badia that makes a great home base for exploring the eastern and central Dolomites. This itinerary assumes you’ll have a rental car, which is the …

Us sitting in our camper charis outside the campervan admiring the 3 am sunrise in Iceland.

Know Before You Go- 8 Night Iceland Travel Guide for the Summer

Iceland Travel Guide: 8 Days of Waterfalls, Hot Springs & Epic Views Along The Ring Road Traveling to Iceland had been on my bucket list forever, and at 32, I finally made it happen. Iceland was the first stop on a five-week adventure with my best friend, and it absolutely delivered. We flew from San Diego with a layover in JFK and touched down ready for our Iceland Ring Road itinerary to begin. From Iceland …

Drone shot of driving the campervan in Iceland

8 Nights in Iceland: Epic Ring Road Campervan Itinerary

Epic 8 Night Iceland Campervan Itinerary Planning the perfect Iceland adventure? This 8-night Iceland Ring Road campervan itinerary covers the country’s most iconic waterfalls, glacier lagoons, black-sand beaches, geothermal pools, and hidden hot springs. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to explore deeper, this route blends famous must-sees with off-the-beaten-path gems—perfect for nature lovers, adventure travelers, and photography enthusiasts. Day 1: Arrival at KEF → Golden Circle Highlights → Flúðir Driving Time: ~3 hours …

Me sitting and admiring the Traelanipa- Floating lake view.

Faroe Islands Travel Guide: For First Time Visitors

Faroe Islands Travel Guide: A Wild, Underrated Stop Worth Adding to Your Iceland Trip Before this trip, I barely knew where the Faroe Islands were—let alone how uniquely beautiful it was. They weren’t on my radar until we realized how close they were to Iceland and started looking into adding them after our 8 night Iceland Ring Road adventure. A few photos of dramatic green mountains, coastal hikes, and winding roads later, we were sold. …

Me at a closer angel to see the iconic Mulafossur waterfall.

Faroe Islands 5 Night Summer Itinerary: Hiking, Waterfalls & Scenic Drives

5 Night Faroe Islands Itinerary: The Perfect Road Trip for First-Time Visitors If you’re looking for a destination that feels completely different from the typical European vacation, put the Faroe Islands on your list. Tucked between Iceland and Norway, this remote archipelago is made up of 18 rugged islands filled with dramatic mountains, waterfalls, tiny villages, black sand beaches, turf-roofed houses and winding roads that disappear into narrow tunnels. We spent five nights in the …

Me sitting along the Kallur lighthouse hike with dramatic cliff views in the background.

4 Best Hikes in the Faroe Islands You Need to Experience

4 Best Faroe Islands Hikes: Kallur, Trælanípa, Klakkur & Gjógv If you find yourself in the Faroe Islands, make sure you spend some time hiking. This was one of our favorite parts of visiting. The Faroe Islands are incredibly remote and peaceful, with a population of only around 54,000 people and more sheep than people. The islands are covered in lush green mountains, dramatic cliffs that drop straight into the ocean, powerful waterfalls, colorful villages, …

Soaking in the Blue Lagoon during sunset with a beer.

5 Must-Visit Hot Springs on Iceland’s Ring Road

5 Unique Iceland Hot Springs Along The Ring Road From Hidden Natural Pools to Luxury Lagoons Iceland’s Ring Road is packed with jaw-dropping landscapes, waterfalls, and geothermal wonders—but one of the best parts of an Iceland road trip is soaking in its incredible hot springs. During our 8-night journey in July, we made it our mission to visit as many as we could. Despite Iceland’s “summer,” the cool temperatures made every warm soak feel extra …