One of my favorite topics is food and drink and today we are exploring the cuisine of Iceland! There are plenty of amazing options for cuisine in Iceland and I wanted to share some of the highlights from our recent trip. Disclaimer, this post may entice your tastebuds so be warned! 🙂 Disclosure: Some of the…
Category: Travel Tips
How to Deal with Unexpected Travel Issues
Today I will shed light on an important topic for anyone who travels frequently: how to deal with unexpected travel issues. Disclosure: Some of the links within this post are affiliate links. This means, at no additional cost to you, we may receive a commission if you make a purchase. For more information, click here. Whatever Happens,…
What You Should Know About Driving in Iceland
You’ve decided to rent a car in the land of fire and ice, here is what you should know about driving in Iceland. This post will detail the basics of driving in Iceland. I will cover what type of vehicle to rent, the rules of the road in Iceland, how to plan your route, gas…
A Complete Icelandic Packing Guide
If you are used to traveling to warm weather destinations but just booked your first trip to Iceland, you are going to find a complete Icelandic packing guide super helpful. For some background, I live in the North East United States which can be quite chilly and wintery. However, Iceland also adds windy and unpredictable…
My Top 10 Travel Beauty Essentials
While compiling my top 10 travel beauty essentials, I wanted to include those I can’t live without. There is no reason that you should have to sacrifice your beauty routine while traveling even if you are traveling carry-on only. This post will share my favorite travel beauty essentials which all happen to be carry-on appropriate…
My Favorite Quick and Easy Hotel Room Meals
Updated: July 18, 2023 First, before I detail my favorite quick and easy hotel room meals, I wanted to remind you of our goal here at Astonished Abroad. We want to share our favorite travel tips with a focus on health and wellness. The meals I am sharing within this post check both boxes. They…
Top 10 Amazon Travel Essentials – New For 2023
While selecting our top 10 travel essentials, we wanted to share those we never leave home without. We have certainly found several items that have made travel easier and more enjoyable and now we are here to share our list with you! Staying organized and healthy on the road are two of our main priorities….
How to Save Money on Your Next Trip
If you are looking for ways how to save money on your next trip, I have some ideas for you. A lot of people ask how I afford to travel so frequently. Well, today I am going to explain exactly how I manage to do so. I am fortunate to have traveled to some beautiful…
Packing for One Week in a Carry-on
Packing for one week in a carry-on was something I was apprehensive about before actually doing so. Now that I primarily pack carry-on only, I have my packing down to a science. First, let me start by saying that I love clothes, dressing up, makeup, and shoes. Despite only having a carry-on, I am still…
Ranking My Top All Inclusive Resorts
I will be ranking five all-inclusive resorts against one another. Each resort will be rated based on resort appearance, the beach, the pool(s), the food, their amenities, and the price. The ratings are indicated with a number: 1 being the top ranking of the category, 5 being the bottom ranking of the category. Mexico –…