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A grand chateau-style hotel features a cobblestone entrance with a vibrant circular garden full of yellow flowers and evergreen shrubs.
A grand chateau-style hotel features a cobblestone entrance with a vibrant circular garden full of yellow flowers and evergreen shrubs.

Hotel Krønasår

August 18, 2024
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HOTEL KRØNASÅR, RUST, GERMANY :: After “roughing” it through Iceland and Switzerland for two weeks, it was time to relax and indulge in the comforts of...

A picturesque Swiss alpine village with traditional wooden houses and a white church tower.
A picturesque Swiss alpine village with traditional wooden houses and a white church tower.

Grindelwald, Switzerland

August 15, 2024
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GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Sometimes our most memorable travel moments are unplanned. When fleeting from one tourist hot spot to another, we fill ourselves with precious moments...

A person walks on a blue metal grid bridge suspended against a rocky cliff face.
A person walks on a blue metal grid bridge suspended against a rocky cliff face.

Glacier Canyon

August 14, 2024
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GLACIER CANYON -GRINDLEWALD, UNTERSEEN, SWITZERLAND :: We explored an impressively deep glacial canyon that was recently featured on the Amazing Race. In that episode, the teams...

A person enjoying a luge ride on a metal track winding through a green hillside, with a luge station visible in the background.
A person enjoying a luge ride on a metal track winding through a green hillside, with a luge station visible in the background.

Pfingstegg

August 13, 2024
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PFINGSTEGG, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Pfingstegg is a cool little park on the side of the mountain with a fun alpine slide and forest swing coaster. It also has a playground...

Hikers walk along a rocky mountain trail with a scenic view of a turquoise lake.
Hikers walk along a rocky mountain trail with a scenic view of a turquoise lake.

Schynige Platte

August 8, 2024
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SCHYNIGE PLATTE, WILDERSWIL, SWITZERLAND :: Schynige Platte is one of the best trails in the Bernese Oberland! Unfortunately, it requires riding the slowest cog train in the world...

Two people smiling in a candy store surrounded by shelves of colorful chocolate bars and wrapped candies.
Two people smiling in a candy store surrounded by shelves of colorful chocolate bars and wrapped candies.

Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven

August 8, 2024
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LINDT SWISS CHOCOLATE HEAVEN JUNGFRAUJOCH, INTERLAKEN, SWITZERLAND :: Before leaving Jungfraujoch, we of course had to stop at the world’s highest chocolate store,...

Jungfrau

August 7, 2024
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JUNGFRAU – TOP OF EUROPE, INTERLAKEN, SWITZERLAND :: Some photos from “The Top of Europe” at Jungfraujoch overlooking the Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the...

Visitors in winter clothing explore a stunning tunnel carved into a glacier's blue ice.
Visitors in winter clothing explore a stunning tunnel carved into a glacier's blue ice.

Ice Palace Jungfraujoch

August 7, 2024
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ICE PALACE, JUNGFRAUJOCH, SWITZERLAND :: Also at Jungfraujoch are a small network of caves carved into the glacier! Since 1934, the Ice Palace has hosted visitors in a chilly...

Visitors observe a large illuminated snow globe labeled 'A Little Dream of Switzerland' surrounded by glowing yellow stars in a darkened exhibit space.
Visitors observe a large illuminated snow globe labeled 'A Little Dream of Switzerland' surrounded by glowing yellow stars in a darkened exhibit space.

Alpine Sensation

August 6, 2024
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ALPINE SENSATION, JUNGFRAUJOCH, SWITZERLAND :: We took a train to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station at 11,332 feet! Built over 112 years ago on a well-financed...

A yellow and black gondola car featuring a graphic of the Ricola Karaoke Gondol and a singing marmot.
A yellow and black gondola car featuring a graphic of the Ricola Karaoke Gondol and a singing marmot.

Karaoke Gondola

August 5, 2024
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MÄNNLICHEN, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: The Swiss gondolas are amazing, but there are a few that take the fun to another level! On our way back from Lauterbrunnen, we rode...

A group of hikers poses on a scenic mountain path surrounded by lush greenery and towering cliffs. Traditional alpine houses and a distant church spire complete the picturesque landscape.
A group of hikers poses on a scenic mountain path surrounded by lush greenery and towering cliffs. Traditional alpine houses and a distant church spire complete the picturesque landscape.

Lauterbrunnen AKA Rivendell

August 4, 2024
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LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND :: A young J.R.R. Tolkien visited the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and it inspired his vision for Rivendell, one of the last Elven homes in Middle Earth. We...

A hiker walks a gravel path through a green alpine meadow. Snow-capped mountains and a blue sky form the background.
A hiker walks a gravel path through a green alpine meadow. Snow-capped mountains and a blue sky form the background.

Männlichen-Kleine Scheidegg

August 3, 2024
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MÄNNLICHEN-KLEINE SCHEIDEGG, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: The 5km trail from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg is one of the most popular in the Jungfrau region, and for...

Visit the iconic mammoth playground structure at Mount Hood Meadows. It's a perfect blend of fun and mountain views.
Visit the iconic mammoth playground structure at Mount Hood Meadows. It's a perfect blend of fun and mountain views.

Männlichen Royal Walk

August 2, 2024
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MÄNNLICHEN ROYAL WALK, WENGEN, SWITZERLAND :: Our first destination in Switzerland was Männlichen for The Royal Walk. Not sure why it’s called that, but the views...

A family enjoys reading and working with tablets on a train. The interior features red seats and a view of green fields outside.
A family enjoys reading and working with tablets on a train. The interior features red seats and a view of green fields outside.

Hotel Bodmi

August 2, 2024
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HOTEL BODMI, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Our trip to Iceland was great, but it was just the layover stop to Switzerland! (Icelandair lets you extend their layovers for up to...

Two people crouching on a dark, rocky terrain, stacking stones into intricate spiral formations known as lethis.
Two people crouching on a dark, rocky terrain, stacking stones into intricate spiral formations known as lethis.

Grindavik

July 31, 2024
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GRINDAVIK, ICELAND :: Before leaving the area, we stopped by the lava field that flowed through a few weeks ago, cutting off the main road to Grindavik and the Blue...

Three people swimming in calm, turquoise ocean waters near a rocky shoreline.
Three people swimming in calm, turquoise ocean waters near a rocky shoreline.

Blue Lagoon, Iceland

July 31, 2024
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BLUE LAGOON, GRINDAVÍK, ICELAND :: Our last day in Iceland was spent driving back to Keflavik from Vik, catching up on laundry, and relaxing in the Blue Lagoon! The...

Three visitors stand in front of the basalt columns at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. The scene captures a family moment at a famous geological landmark.
Three visitors stand in front of the basalt columns at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. The scene captures a family moment at a famous geological landmark.

Vík í Mýrdal

July 31, 2024
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VÍK Í MÝRDAL, ICELAND :: In Vik, we stayed at the Black Beach Suites for a couple nights. It was a good midpoint between Reykjavik and Jokulsarlon along the...

A large, sculpted blue iceberg featuring a natural arch floating in a misty arctic sea. A stunning polar scene captured during a remote travel expedition.
A large, sculpted blue iceberg featuring a natural arch floating in a misty arctic sea. A stunning polar scene captured during a remote travel expedition.

Jökulsárlón

July 30, 2024
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JÖKULSÁRLÓN, SKAFTAFELL, ICELAND :: Jokulsarlon is a large glacial lagoon filled with icebergs calving from Vatnajokull, Europe’s second largest glacier....

A family taking pictures on a glacier with stunning ice formations in the background.
A family taking pictures on a glacier with stunning ice formations in the background.

Diamond Beach

July 29, 2024
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DIAMOND BEACH, JÖKULSÁRLÓN, ICELAND :: Diamond Beach! This is an area where glacial icebergs from Jökulsárlón float out to sea, get battered...

A puffin perched among wildflowers against a cloudy sky. A close-up view of the puffin's distinctive face and beak.
A puffin perched among wildflowers against a cloudy sky. A close-up view of the puffin's distinctive face and beak.

Puffins

July 29, 2024
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DYRHÓLAEY, ICELAND :: We drove up the big rock on the Dyrholaey Peninsula, hoping to see a few puffins. We were surprised and very pleased to see hundreds of them...

Travelers posing on a gravel path in front of a tall waterfall amidst green rolling hills on an overcast day.
Travelers posing on a gravel path in front of a tall waterfall amidst green rolling hills on an overcast day.

Skógafoss

July 28, 2024
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SKÓGAFOSS, VÍK, ICELAND :: Of course one cannot tour the Southern Ring Road without being drawn into the magnificent sight of Iceland’s most famous waterfall,...

A tall waterfall cascades down a mossy cliff face into a dark pool surrounded by lush vegetation. Close-up views highlight the rugged texture of the surrounding rocks and vibrant green moss.
A tall waterfall cascades down a mossy cliff face into a dark pool surrounded by lush vegetation. Close-up views highlight the rugged texture of the surrounding rocks and vibrant green moss.

Seljalandsfoss

July 28, 2024
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SELJALANDSFOSS, HVOLSVÖLLUR, ICELAND :: We kicked off our tour of Southern Iceland at Seljalandsfoss and Gljufrabui. Two awesome waterfalls with a short trail connecting each...

Close-up of a gray horse mane with another horse in the meadow.
Close-up of a gray horse mane with another horse in the meadow.

Ærslabelgir

July 27, 2024
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ICELAND :: Driving from site to site in Iceland can be exhilarating, but frankly also exhausting. Iceland is not a small island! Fortunately there are many opportunities to stop...

A vibrant blue hot spring set against a rugged geothermal landscape under an overcast sky.
A vibrant blue hot spring set against a rugged geothermal landscape under an overcast sky.

Geysir

July 27, 2024
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GEYSIR GEOTHERMAL AREA, GEYSIR, ICELAND :: Another thing we get from Iceland is the word for geyser. When Vikings discovered this natural phenomenon here 800 years ago, they...

A group of travelers poses on a wooden viewing platform in front of a powerful Icelandic waterfall surrounded by lush green hills.
A group of travelers poses on a wooden viewing platform in front of a powerful Icelandic waterfall surrounded by lush green hills.

Gullfoss Waterfall

July 26, 2024
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GULLFOSS WATERFALL, LAUGARVATN, ICELAND :: The second stop on our way around the Golden Circle was Gullfoss, the largest waterfall in Europe. Only Kristie, Lauren and I decided to...

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