Lefkada, also known as Lefkas, in Greece is one of the most picturesque islands of the Ionians. The island is home to long golden beaches where the sea’s blue color merges with the bleaching water, in
Watch My Most Epic Landscape Video Yet
I made this video months ago for National Geographic’s Assignment Explorer contest. Sadly, I was not a finalist, but I’m sharing the video because it contains previously unreleased footage from some o
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Tips For Planning Your Turkish Vacation This Summer
Turkey is a huge and diverse country with so many interesting places to visit that planning a holiday here can seem a little overwhelming. Save yourself some stress with these tips to whether you’re v
How to Tour Fethiye, Turkey
Many people head for the Turquoise Coast of Turkey, using Fethiye as their base simply to enjoy the wonderful climate. It’s a place to relax, swim, and get a guaranteed suntan. Fethiye tours are best
My 15 Favorite Travel Experiences
I didn’t visit every destination on my 2015 bucket list this year, but that’s just fine. I’m more interested in quality travel than in quantity. This is perhaps why I don’t travel full-time. I grounde
Getting Steamy at Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Pretty much the most touristy thing you can do in Iceland, Blue Lagoon is still a must-experience stop. The lagoon is tucked into a part of town that looks positively post-Apocalyptic with piles of bl
Iceland Volcano Helicopter Landing with Norðurflug Helicopter Tours (PHOTOS)
What is close, but off the beaten path; urban, but otherworldly? The volcanic craters in Reykjavik. Norðurflug Helicopter Tours was kind enough to sponsor a Reykjavik Summit Tour on our last of nine d
7 Places I Want to Visit Before I Die (VIDEO)
It’s no secret that I love travel films. Short, long, blockbuster, indie — a good travel film can inspire a trip. Here are some of the films inspiring me lately. Zhangjiajie National Forest, China Lo
3 Reasons to Get Off the Beaten Path in Iceland (PHOTOS)
I always considered myself a city girl at heart, but a few years ago that changed. Now what I crave more than anything else is to get off the beaten path. I don’t like to share elbow room with other tourists. I don’t ever need to see another McDonald’s again. I don’t care if I’m within cell phone range. I like isolation, quiet, a bit of danger, and most of all — The Unknown.
The Sound of Iceland (VIDEO)
What does the Land of Fire and Ice sound like? Listen. This travel film was shot over 9 days in a campervan exploring geothermal hotspots, mystic mountains, and half-frozen waterfalls in Iceland.