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  • Four Great Reasons to Participate in a Plastic Free July!

    Plastic Free July focuses on reducing the use of single-use plastics –  particularly plastic bags, straws, water bottles, and coffee cups. Single-use plastics are exactly what they sound like – plastics that are used only once then discarded.  These plastics never break down.  They take up space in landfills, pollute our oceans, poison our ecosystem, and…

  • 7 easy steps for a plastic-free July

    Reducing your plastic use can be a challenge, but with a few small changes sustainable living can be a breeze.  Here is a quick instruction guide on how to reduce your plastic use today.  If you\’re already doing these, keep up the good work!  Remember that even one small change can make a big difference.…

  • Packing for Summer in Iceland

    \”What should I pack for Iceland?\” was something weighing heavily on my mind.  I\’d heard several times to \”dress for all seasons\” but I still was unsure what to wear in Iceland in June. Through some guesswork and some luck, I felt completely prepared during my time in Iceland.  Many days were sunny (one was…

  • Heading West: Self-guided day trip in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula

    Puffins in the Breidafjordur Islands For anybody wondering what to see in Iceland, the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is a must!  Often regarded as one of Iceland\’s hidden gems, the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is home to stunning peaks, volcanic craters, the Snæfellsjökull Glacier, and thousands of migratory seabirds.  Located a short two hours north of Reykjavic, The Snaefellsnes…

  • Reykjavik Day-Trip: Southwestern Reykjanes Peninsula

    [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=\”3\” gal_title=\”Iceland\”] If you\’re looking for something to do in Reykjavik I urge you to visit the lava caves, boiling mud pots, and volcano-swept landscapes of Iceland\’s southwestern peninsula.  Located a short half-hour drive from Reykjavik, the Reykjanes Peninsula makes for a great day-trip.  The Reykjanes Peninsula in NOT part of Iceland\’s Ring Road…