Day 2: Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula
What started as a simple day of three planned stops and 5 hours of planned driving turned into a 13 hour day with over 12 stops. While it was a … Continue reading Day 2: Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula
What started as a simple day of three planned stops and 5 hours of planned driving turned into a 13 hour day with over 12 stops. While it was a … Continue reading Day 2: Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula
In preparation for my return to Iceland, two things were necessary: ensuring I had the right gear, and making sure my nails were painted in O.P.I.’s new fall Iceland colors. … Continue reading Iceland: It Starts With a Flight
This summer started for us on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. We were on our way to Door County for the first time, and eager to get out of … Continue reading #Alannaps Gander Mountain
I have unfinished business with Iceland. There are waterfalls I didn’t see my first time there. Ice caves I didn’t explore, and a glacier lagoon I am ashamed to have … Continue reading Iceland: The Summer Saga Introduced
It would be odd to not have one of my first blog posts be about my first travel companion, Knome. My first expeditions over the Atlantic were as a solo … Continue reading Nod to Knome
With the addition of our new puppy, Gambit, to the family, traveling for a week or more seemed unfair, unless we could take him with us. Gambit’s young age and … Continue reading Road Trip Itinerary Ideas from Chicago
Jamaica. The original #alannaps. #alannaps began while Alan and I were on the tropical island of Jamaica on a relaxing vacation. It was my goal not to be on social … Continue reading #Alannaps Jamaica
Hacks for keeping your cooler clean and bug free, and keeping dirt and bugs off your car seats.
Ah, Paris. The city of lights, love, and #alannaps. In our recent trip to Paris for Acacia’s birthday, Alan found a great way to avoid jet lag- sleep any time you … Continue reading #Alannaps Paris