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Amsterdam

August 28, 2017 Adam Comments 68 comments

Landing in a foreign country, especially when coming by way of another foreign country, can be trying on ones sense of normal. The Icelandic airport was an oasis in the middle of nowhere, on an island unbound by time. Arriving in the bustling, bright, mile a minute city of Amsterdam was overwhelming. The airport is spotless, with a diverse offering of almost everything. Swedish treats. German snacks. Tours, flights, attractions galore. A slice of everything, both a figurative and literal…

Iceland Day 1- Reykjavik

June 4, 2017 Adam Comments 18 comments

This is going to be the first post of 3 in a series about our visit to Iceland. Here we will cover what the city offered us, some basics about how we budgeted for the stay, and interesting notes we made to help travelers cope with differences in culture. First off, free layovers are a perfect way to break up an extended trip while also giving oneself the opportunity to see more of the world we live in. Getting a…