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Foods to Try in Iceland
Iceland is known for its striking landscape and breathtaking geysers, hot springs, and volcanoes, but how much do you know about its cuisine? From an abundance of fresh fish to the free roaming sheep, Icelandic cuisine is distinctive, and some of the freshest in Europe. While you soak up the natural beauty of Iceland, don’t forget to take advantage of the adventurous and unusual dishes that this Nordic nation has to offer. Pylsur (Reykjavik Hot Dog)
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Welsh Gifts and Souvenirs
Wales is famous for the rugged beauty of its seascapes and mountainous countryside, its 600 castles, and its rich traditional culture and language. It won't be hard to find authentic, homemade Welsh items to bring home to capture the essence of your trip to this beautiful, historic land. Take a look at a few of our top picks below: Welsh Love Spoon
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10 Traditional Scottish Foods to Try
Known for its rich history and diverse food culture, Scotland has much to offer when it comes to traditional and delicious meals. From savory Scottish porridge to the iconic national dish of Haggis, Scotland offers a culinary cuisine that is unique among its European counterparts. With ingredients like fresh produce and high-quality meats, below are ten different kinds of traditional Scottish foods that will be worth trying during your vacation.
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Things to Do in Edinburgh: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour
Many of our tours offer the opportunity to do independent sightseeing through open-top bus tours, called “Hop-On, Hop-Off” Tours. With these tours, instead of your guide bringing your group around the city, you’ll be free to choose among the routes offered by the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus company to explore the city independently. You can stop off at just the sites you want to explore, and get back on the bus at your leisure.
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Guide to Shopping in London
Home to numerous distinct and unique shopping areas, England’s capital city of London is the epicenter for high end fashion and unique shopping experiences. No matter what corner of the city you’re in, you can be sure to find a wide variety of shopping streets, retail districts, and specialty stores. Offering everything from high end brands to homemade crafts and gifts, you’ll find everything you need in London, as long as you know where to look.
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Guide to Shopping in Dublin
As the capital of Ireland, Dublin is the center of Irish heritage and culture. From St. Patrick’s cathedral to Trinity College, the city is steeped in history and filled with countless sight-seeing worthy landmarks. While you're visiting this historic city, make sure to take a break from traditional sight-seeing and check out all of the shopping experiences that Dublin has to offer. Below are just a few of the best markets, shopping centers, and stores that can be found throughout the capital city of Dublin.
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How to Take the Perfect Selfie
You don't have to be an Instagram model to know how to take a good selfie. With the right combination of lighting, angles, setting, and filters capturing and posting the perfect photo can be simple once you get the hang of it. Below are a few tips and tricks that you can use to take the perfect selfie.
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Movies and Television Shows to Watch Before Visiting Iceland
With its dramatic landscapes and breathtaking scenery, Iceland is not only a popular place to shoot major films and television shows, but also a country with its own wide variety of critically acclaimed movie and TV masterpieces. Get a taste of some of the scenery and culture that you will see and experience throughout your trip with some of our picks below:
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10 Books to Read Before Traveling to Scotland
From the capital city of Edinburgh, to the great landscapes of the Highlands, Scotland has centuries of rich history ready for you to discover. In preparation for your trip, set aside some time to get to know the unique places in the beautiful country of Scotland. The books below can help you make the most out of your journey.
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10 Movies to Watch Before Visiting Scotland
From the major cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, to the beautiful landscapes and grand castles of the Highlands, Scotland has plenty of rich history and awesome scenery waiting for you to discover. Here are some of the top critically-acclaimed movies that were filmed on location telling authentic Scottish stories to prepare you for your own experience in Scotland:
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10 Books to Read Before Visiting Iceland
Iceland has encountered a tourist boom in recent years, with around 2 million tourists a year. Flocking in to see all the natural wonders that it has to offer, it’s no surprise that Iceland is rich in history and culture, as well as incredible geography.
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Tips on Packing
1. Preparing to Pack Before embarking on your travels, it is important to understand carry-on and suitcase regulations to simplify your time packing, and your time at the airport.
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Passport Guide
Before heading to the airport to begin your vacation, it’s important to make sure that you have all the important documents you will need to travel abroad. Double checking that your passport is up to date and valid for crossing international borders, will alleviate stress in preparing for your trip and allow you to travel with as little worry possible.
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Passport 101: Canada
Before heading to the airport to begin your vacation, it’s important to make sure that you have all the important documents you will need to travel abroad. Double checking that your passport is up to date and valid for crossing international borders, will alleviate stress in preparing for your trip and allow you to travel with as little worry possible.
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Best Things to Do in Sorrento
Sorrento, with its charming villas perched high on rugged cliffs looking down on sparkling blue water is a tourist dream. Get ready for plenty of photo opportunities because this is one of the most beautiful places in the world. In between photos you can enjoy some other fun things to do in this lovely seaside town.
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10 Books to Read Before Visiting Italy
From classics to thrillers to the very best love stories, these books are our picks for the books to read before visiting Italy.
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