Adventure Culinary Travel
Crossing an impossibly flat and desolate landscape, like something from another barren planet, we made our way to Skaftafell. Part of the Vatnajökull Glacier and National Park, Skaftafell is an area with a waterfall in one direction and a glacier sheet in another. We had time for just one, so we went to explore the glacial ice, the almost tropical colored pools, and the sudden drop in temperature!
Read MoreHaving a plan is good, but it always pays to leave some wiggle room for the unexpected. As we traveled down the Ring Road toward Vik, we passed by the Sólheimajökull Glacier. The road back to Sólheimajökull looked absurdly scenic, and at the end of the road was a completely unique landscape and a glacier! How could we not go check it out??!?!
Read MoreThe Brúarhlöð Canyon is a beautiful natural landscape right off the busy Golden Circle, yet surprisingly off the radar of most visitors. It was off ours as we stumbled upon it unexpectedly as we stopped at a picnic spot for a quick breakfast, only to find the majestic canyon and the mysterious silvery-gray water waiting for us!
Read MoreThe Haukadalur Geothermal Area is a hotbed of underground volcanic activity spewing to the surface… literally! From the sulfuric yellow landscape to the deep blue pools of boiling hot water filling underground caverns to the awe-inspiring Geysir - the tower of water shooting hundreds of feet into the air whose name gives us the word “geyser” - Haukadalur is a natural wonderland along Iceland’s Golden Circle!
Read MoreIceland is famous for its hot spring pools and spas. Instead of dealing with the expense and tourist crowds of the more famous Blue Lagoon, we chose to explore the smaller hot springs… which brought us to Laugarvatn Fontana. We experience Icelandic hot spring spa culture as we relax in the warm water, venture off to the chilly lake, and sweat it out in a natural geothermal vent sauna!
Read MoreKerið is an extinct volcano whose crater has filled with the most magnificent blue water. There is a trail up around the crest of the volcano for an amazing perspective, and another down around the lake that lets you get up close with the refreshing water. It was hard to resist the urge to just jump in!
Read MoreWe spent our last night of this trip in Zurich, where we walked the familiar streets to find amazing cheese and a favorite hang out spot full of great drinks and great music.
Read MoreOur return to the impossibly beautiful town of Kaysersberg was a stop we have long been looking forward to, as we didn’t spend as much time here before. Around every corner we found ourselves in awe over the sheer incredible beauty of this place, from the integrated nature to the colorful buildings and the surrounding hills and vineyards. We followed in Albrecht Schweitzer’s footsteps, visited a memorial to fallen WWII soldiers, wound down with great coffee, and gave in to the temptation of the many amazing pastry shops. And the skulls? Yes, we went back to visit the skulls!
Read MoreOn a whim we stopped in the beautiful town of Kaysersberg where we found colorful buildings lining the waterways and cobblestoned streets. We climbed up to the castle on the hill and were rewarded with the most amazing views, before heading back down to the church and the most unexpected find of our journeys - a wall of actual skeletons!
Read MoreAs we arrived in the beautiful and ancient city of Freiburg, we discovered the cute little street-side canals and beautiful towers all connected by old cobblestoned roads. We found little toys throughout the bächle, an amazing old cathedral, and had the pleasure of hearing music from truly angelic voices. We were also on a mission - those old cobblestones had to lead us to some beer!
Read MoreLeaving the city behind, we drove out to the east through the Swiss countryside. The mountains rose from incredibly green fields, and just down from the highway was a stunning fog-covered lake to explore. Just below Liechtenstein we wandered through the open air museum that was Heidi’s village!
Read MoreWe woke to a beautiful day in Fussen! We took a little hike along the bluest water we've ever seen, then ventured up to the mountains to see some castles! First we visit King Ludwig's first castle Hohenschwangau, and begin the incredibly scenic hike up to the famous Neuschwanstein!
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