Visiting Icacos Island, Puerto Rico

On our last visit to Puerto Rico, we stayed in Fajardo, intending to visit a few of Puerto Rico’s islands, Icacos, Culebra, and Vieques. As I have previously written in 47 Fabulous Things to Do in Puerto Rico, visiting these islands has been on my Puerto Rico bucket list. My friend recommended Icacos as an … Read more

One Day in Gjógv, The Faroe Islands

My three girlfriends and I stayed overnight in Gjógv, Eysturoy Island, during our weeklong road trip around the Faroe Islands. This village, nestled between two mountains and built around a creek flowing through the eponymous gorge, was my favorite spot on our glorious trip. A settlement has existed here since the late 1500s. We arrived … Read more

Trælanípa Hike to Lake Sørvágsvatn (or Lake Leitisvatn), The Lake Over the Ocean, Faroe Islands

On day one of our eight-day exploration of the Faroe Islands, after visiting Gásadalur, we headed to see the famous lake over the ocean. Besides this optical illusion, this 3.7-mile round-trip hike has much to offer, including a beautiful lake and a waterfall that empties over a cliff into the Atlantic. And it is only … Read more