You’ve filled your belly with delicious Icelandic treats, now it is time for the ultimate Reykjavik bar crawl! In this post, I am going to share my favorite Iceland-inspired cocktails and spirits and where to enjoy them. One beautiful thing about travel is how it can inspire your life at home as well. As Spring…
Snorkeling for Beginners
It wasn’t so long ago that I had tried snorkeling for the first time, and I hated it! The goggles fogged up, I was inhaling salty water, and I was so claustrophobic I’d almost had a panic attack trying to breathe through the snorkel. Then one day I bought my own gear, gear that fit…
Louisville: More Than Just Horse Racing and Bourbon?
Today we are going to chat about Louisville a city that is much more than just horse racing and bourbon tasting. Recently I visited Louisville, Kentucky for a work trip. This was one that I gladly extended an extra night as I have heard what a fun town it is. Where to Stay Louisville is…
Exploring the Cuisine of Iceland
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…
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,…
Natural Wonders of Iceland
Iceland, the land of fire and ice is a spectacular destination to explore. We’ll explore some top natural wonders within driving distance of the capital of Iceland – Reykjavik. Waterfalls Iceland is a rocky mountainous country that experiences a lot of rain and snow, which means there is an abundance of waterfalls. Would you believe…
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…