Jeremy

Jeremy founded Living the Dream in 2008 to chronicle his long-term trip around Asia. Since then he has been on two long-term trips, visited 69 countries, and is just getting started. He is now on a Lifestyle Design quest to build businesses to pursue a life of travel.

7 of Our Favorite Iceland Waterfalls Not to Miss

Iceland is a stunning country, there is no doubt about that. Head in any direction and you’re going to have the opportunity to explore beautiful coastlines, rugged scenery, waterfalls, farms, and the possibility to go on glacier walks in Iceland to name a few!

In fact, during our ten days driving the Ring Road we were able to do all of these and then some, and at times we were just awe-struck with how the beauty of this country is seemingly never ending.

One of those we got our fill of in Iceland was the beautiful, breathtaking waterfalls that make Iceland such a popular tourist destination.

The geography and climate of Iceland make this island nation a hot spot for dozens of famous waterfalls. But when planning a trip to Iceland, how do you narrow down which ones to visit? Here are some of the most beautiful waterfalls we’ve been to along with what you need to know before you go.

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Hilton Northolme Mahe Review – The World’s Smallest Hilton

During our vacation in the Seychelles we used travel rewards points for luxurious stays at many hotels, including the Hilton Northolme Mahe as well as the Hilton Labriz Silhouette Island.

Our adventure began on the island of Mahe where we stayed at the Hilton Northolme, also known as the world’s smallest Hilton (by room count).

Where this could be a negative for some hotel chains, Hilton does an exceptional job here with an incredibly intimate property and wonderful amenities!

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How Much Does it Cost to Drive the Ring Road in Iceland

“Is it possible to drive the Ring Road in Iceland without spending a lot of money?

Iceland has a bad reputation for being an expensive country to visit, and this is an especially valid concern for those looking to make the long drive around the Ring Road.

Although it is true that Iceland is on the more expensive end of the spectrum, it does not have to break the bank in the process.

We visited for a 10-day Iceland Ring Road trip and had a wonderful time for about $3,000 for the two of us, excluding airfare.

Now, we know that this is on the higher side of things but thankfully there are many ways to get your spending down significantly beyond what we spent.

Today we want to share those with you.

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Why You Should Take a Driver’s Dram in Scotland

If you’re visiting Scotland, odds are good you’ll want to try their famous spirit- whisky.

But for those exploring the country on a road trip, you may be surprised to find out that Scotland has incredibly strict drinking and driving laws- so much so that practically one drink could put most visitors over the limit.

Thankfully, Scottish bars and distilleries have created a takeaway concept known as a Driver’s Dram that helps you still enjoy their whisky at a later time.

At first, I was reluctant to take these as I wasn’t sure how it’d all work relative to a conventional tasting. But after seeing it first hand, it became my go-to at every stop.

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