Yearly Archives: 2018

Sherri’s Top 5 Things to Do in Iceland

The land of fire and ice is what most attracted me to Iceland.  Is it my contradictory nature, or perhaps my ability to see both sides of a situation, or simply liking multi-faceted diversity?  Who knows?  Whatever the reason, the idea that glaciers, ice caps, shifting tectonic plates and geothermal activity all converge on one island,

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Oh So Worth It Splurges in Iceland

You probably have already heard that Iceland is very expensive.  Well, those stories are all true.  I will admit, I never did get used to the $5 half a cup of coffee.  But don’t despair.  Even if you don’t have a tremendous travel budget, an exciting and adventurous vacation can still be yours in Iceland.

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7 Tips for Winter Traveling in Iceland

So, you have probably heard that Iceland is green and Greenland is icy.  There is a myth about war faring Vikings naming the nations, to give the wrong impression to their enemies.  Well, that story is a myth, but indeed, Iceland is currently warmer and greener than Greenland due to the Gulf Stream. 

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A Stopover? Blaze Your Own Trail in Iceland

Blaze your own trail in Iceland“I did a stopover in Iceland.  You know, you can do that for free for up to a week with Iceland Air, which I used to travel to Spain.”

“Awesome, how was it?  How long were you there?  Where did you go?”

“I love it,

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A Magical Day at the Glaciers – Touching the Ice in Iceland

I had read about how remote and stunning the scenery was in Southern Iceland.  It is considered by many to be the most striking in the whole country.  Lava fields, huge waterfalls, glaciers, glacial lagoons, black sand beaches, craggy mountains, ice caves, horses with their manes blowing in the wind,

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Stocking Up on Good Travel Karma

What is That Thing We Call Karma Anyway?

Karma is one of those esoteric things.  Not everyone is a believer.  Without any attachment, I happen to be a believer.  Karma has brought me many blessings through the years.  A couple times when I was on the wrong side,

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Airbnb or Not to Be

So Many Lodging Choices, So Little Time

Selecting the ideal lodging can be one the most fun pre-planning aspect of taking a trip.  Posh or budget.  Downtown or a quiet neighborhood.  Big or small.  Lots of choices and of course, it will simply come down to what environment is going to suit your fancy on this particular trip. 

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Sherri’s 5 Top Things to Do in Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park is a gem!  My trip there involved staying at an Airbnb nearby and exploring the park and surrounding attractions over the course of a week.   With so many things to do in Joshua Tree, my senses were delighted.

Within a 90-minute drive (or much less),

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Desert Charm in Joshua Tree

Without a doubt, Joshua Tree National Park oozes desert charm.  As a result, a smattering of interesting communities have sprung up around it, all of which have their take on desert flavor.  Joshua Tree lies two hours east of Los Angeles and less than an hour east of Palm Springs. 

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An Airbnb Experience – The Best Meal in Joshua Tree

The Best Meal in Joshua Tree Brought Me Down a Rabbit Hole

What started out as an Airbnb experience, morphed into an extended conversation with an engaging Renaissance woman.  When planning my Joshua Tree trip, I was attracted to Erica’s class, High Desert Healthy for two reasons. 

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