Hiking in Thórsmörk (þórsmörk in Icelandic) is one of the best things to do in Iceland. Thanks to a diverse landscape with forests, rivers, gorges, and glaciers, Thórsmörk offers many trails and hiking opportunities including some famous long-distance ones such as Laugavegur or Fimmvörðuháls, but also some short ones suitable for those on a day trip. Thórsmörk is a nature reserve in the highlands of Iceland which is part of a wider area known…
Are you planning a road trip in another country? For a first-timer, renting and driving a car abroad can be a nerve-wracking experience, and even seasoned drivers struggle with different road and driving conditions, plus a potentially very different culture and standards. We love road trips and have driven in various parts of the world where things are a little different from back home. Driving on the left or on…
While Idrija is not one of the most well-known places to visit in Slovenia, this small town in the western part of the country has a long and interesting mercury mining history whose heritage still clearly stands out, thus making for a great place to visit for those interested in culture and industrial tourism. Located in a valley surrounded by a beautiful green landscape, Idrija’s mercury mining history started in…
Are you planning to travel the Highlands of Iceland? Let us tell you more about Kjölur route, one of the most easily accessible routes you can take to reach the spectacular and very remote interior of the country in order to witness some impressive landscapes and unique places. Plus, it’s great for hiking and photography! Kjölur route, known as Route 35 (formerly as F35) and also Kjalvegur, connects the south…
Who would think that a subway ride could turn out to be so interesting? That’s probably on everyone’s mind the first time they get a glimpse of the unique Stockholm subway art at one of the many stations throughout the public transit system of the Swedish capital (Stockholms tunnelbana). With over 100km and 90 stations (out of 100) decorated with some sort or form of art, the Stockholm subway is…
