After spending a long weekend in Reykjavick I was ready to start exploring outside it’s walls. I was told the Golden Circle was a must see. So I set out early in the morning to see the wild beauty that is Iceland in the winter. I figured it is hard to explain what it looks…
Author: Tianna Gratta
11 Things You Never Knew About Iceland
Every time I travel to a new place I, obviously, learn things I did not know. The most exciting part of the trip to me is the discovery. I love history and facts. I love seeing where things happened. It brings everything to life! Iceland is no exception. It was an interesting and exciting place…
HI Hostels in Reykjavick: Why This Should be Your Hostel of Choice
Iceland is a sustainable country. They pride themselves on their environmental thinking and their easy execution of it, as I wrote about prior to this, here. HI Hostels follow and promote that lifestyle as well. It is wonderful to support a place that cares so much.
Sustainable Iceland
With all the problems environmental protection is facing in the United States, Iceland is a breathe of fresh air. Quite literally. The air is super crisp and fresh
Highlights of Killarney
Spending a week in the small town of Killarney was a great decision. I came a few days before the festivities of a conference I was attending. I wanted to make sure I had time to embrace the town as well as the surrounding areas. I knew nothing about Killarney when I started researching it….
48 Hours in Philly
I have been to Philly a few times. I have explored the necessary monuments, eaten a cheese steak or two and even had a one night stand. Heading back there for a weekend I felt like I could explore more of the off the beaten path experiences and take more time.
Why You Should Drop Everything And Go to Galway Now
Prior to going to Galway everyone I met kept saying how much they loved Galway. I have had a few instances lately where people rave about a location then I go and I am not overly impressed. I was worried about what I would think but on immediate arrival I was in love.
48 Hours in Belfast
I knew that 72 hours wasn’t going to be enough time before I even arrived in Belfast. Then I got a stomach bug and when I arrived at my hostel, Arnie’s Backpackers, I died in my bed for the day. Ruining all my plans for the afternoon and shortening my time even more.
What to do with a Weekend in Burlington, VT
People said I was crazy to spend a January weekend in Vermont. The possibility of the weather being hard to deal with was inevitable. If I didn’t go then when would I go?
Distilleries, Wineries and Breweries of Queens
Queens is the most culturally diverse county in the world. I live about 30 minutes from there and rarely ever spend time in any of the neighborhoods. I recently watched the Anthony Bourdain special on it and was once again reminded why I am so lucky to live in New York. It also gave me…
6 Fun Things to do in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv holds such a special place in my heart. It was my first trip after a major break up, a place I went to heal. It worked better than I ever thought. I met some wonderful people and did so many wonderful things. By the end of my trip I felt completely different. Before…
How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Jerusalem
How does one go about planning the perfect weekend in Jerusalem? That’s easy find an attractive German, have him follow you to Jerusalem and then explore the city together. However if you can’t do that here is an easy to follow list of great things to explore while in Jerusalem! THURSDAY First I went to…