On our last full day in Iceland, some of us on the trip decided to spend the day in the city of Reykjavik which ended up being a very eventful day. The main thing that we wanted to do that day was get tattoos! I thought it would be a really fun souvenir, and...
The Icelandic Yule Lads, known as “Jólasveinar” in Icelandic, are a mischievous bunch of characters who play a central role in Icelandic Christmas traditions. According to folklore, these Yule Lads are the sons of Gryla, a fearsome giantess, and her husband Leppaludi. Each year, they descend from their mountain home one by one in...
Exploring Icelandic snack foods is like going on a tasty adventure, where every bite is a surprise waiting to be discovered. From salty to sweet, Iceland has snacks for every craving. Whether you’re munching on the famous licorice, crunching on local potato chips, or enjoying creamy skyr-based treats, each snack gives you a peek...
One of my favorite parts of Iceland was exploring the incredible waterfalls. My two favorite waterfalls were the Glymur and Godafoss, which I am going to highlight in this story! Trekking to the lower viewpoint of Glymur waterfall in the midst of winter was an expedition into a world transformed by the season’s icy...
Throughout my time in Iceland, I got to experience many different foods that are unique to Iceland and I have not seen in the United States. As the chilly Icelandic winds swept across the cozy café patio, my friends and I huddled around a rustic wooden table, each clutching a steaming mug of Swiss...
edited sound of snow and walking with crampons Stepping onto the glacier, I felt a rush of exhilaration mingle with a tinge of apprehension. The ice stretched out before me, vast and imposing, its surface adorned with shimmering patterns carved by nature’s hand. With each step, the crunch of snow beneath my feet echoed...
We spent the last 2 nights of our trip in the capital city of Reykjavik, Iceland. Here we had some amazing experiences that I will never forget. This was highlighted by seeing the Northern Lights, wondering the city, and hearing from an Icelandic native. slightly edited picture of the Northern Lights Emerging from the...
This photo is one of my favorite from our time in Foz do Iguaçu. The natural beauty of this city is just stunning, and really can encapsulate the natural beauty that is just outside of the city, the Iguassu Falls. I decided to create this poster as a poster that the tourism bureau could...
When I was looking through my videos to make this project, I came across several different videos that when I was taking them, had me a bit uneasy. So I decided to put them together! Two of these clips are from the same night, the night we went on a night cruise on the...
This video represents the fun of the Amazon portion of the trip. Being on a cruise ship, the ship had several different opportunities to go out and experience all that the Amazon had to offer. One afternoon, we had the opportunity to go out and fish for piranhas! This was such a unique experience,...