Do you have a birthday tradition? What about a birthday travel tradition? My friend Jared and I are two peas in a pod, we are goofy, love to sing (he is actually really good, me on the other hand….), and love to travel. We share the same birthday, and not just the same date but we are also the same age. Each year we like to celebrate our birthday in a different way; last year we went to Las Vegas, the year before that we celebrated in Denver, Continue reading
Category Archives: Destinations
Viewing the Northern Lights in Iceland – Worth it or Not?
Viewing the northern lights in Iceland isn’t as easy as the internet makes you believe. Continue reading
Tallinn – The Perfect Day Trip from Helsinki
What’s the perfect day trip from Helsinki? Tallinn of course! If you need a break from expensive Finland, hop on a ferry and head over to Estonia for a day of cheap food, drinks, history, and plenty of views. Continue reading
Drink Like a Russian – Touring the Vodka Museum
When you think of Russian drinks what pops in your mind first? Vodka of course! When I went to Russia last November my main goal was to try vodka and then see the sights (drunk sightseeing, this could get weird). Continue reading
Ice Swimming in Helsinki – An Odd Form of Relaxation
What do you do after a long day exploring Helsinki? I should try one of the national pastimes of Finland…ICE SWIMMING! That sounds totally relaxing and definitely rejuvenating, right? When you pair it with a trip to the sauna it doesn’t sound all that bad. Continue reading