Why head to Iceland in December? A flash sale, of course. Even though daylight is in short supply and the temperature a bit frosty, we still plan to make our way to Gullfoss waterfall in winter. But will our visit be fun?
Facing long evenings in Iceland in the winter, the Bashful Adventurer contemplates Iceland at night
Concerned about booking a day at a tourist trap in Iceland, the Bashful Adventurer wonders whether a visit to the Blue Lagoon will be worth it.
The Bashful Adventurer learns that Jesus looks like a Viking. Finding Nordic Jesus in Iceland.
Considering a visit to Cold Spring, N.Y.? You might like these posts: Cold Spring for the Holidays Cold Spring, N.Y.: Geo. Washington Drank Here Boscobel for the Holidays
I could make myself crazy going to five different stores to get all of the ingredients for a homemade bûche de Noël along with coffee, after-dinner liqueurs, everything for a very-vegetable Christmas dinner, plus appetizers, snacks, bread for sandwiches afterward—or…
Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who was Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190, is credited with bringing peace to Germany and an open port in the city of Hamburg. —Lori Tripoli
Not speaking German, my only knowledge of the word bürgermeister stemmed from Christmas special from my childhood, Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1970). Thanks to a walking tour of Hamburg, I now understand that bürgermeister essentially means mayor. I…
Sometimes, there really are spirits living in trees. —Lori Tripoli Planning a visit to Hamburg, Germany? Consider these posts: Tracking the Beatles in Hamburg Reason to Visit Hamburg: WWII Bunker Transformed to Green Energy Plant Mississippi Queen in Hamburg
