I’m Going Whale Watching in Iceland

The best time for spotting whales around Iceland is the summer: June, July, and August. This reputable company offers whale watching trips for higher but also better in terms of quality for adventurous tourists. I planned ahead and only barely managed…

Ice Fishing in Helsinki

In my ice fishing tour the group drilled holes in the ice and fish by sitting on fishing chairs. We set out to catch pikeperch, perch, pike, roach or ruffe. I had decent gear, but I didn’t pack my flotation…

What’s in My Bag?

No matter where in the world I travel to, my packing routine is nearly always the same. I ensure I have all the essentials and whatever I need to stay comfortable, whether it’s a 1-hour commuter flight or a 10-hour…

Japan Travel Diary: Week 2

In Japan, when people eat a good bowl of ramen, they slurp. I have to admit, I’ve done my fair share of ramen-slurping in Japan. Starting in Tokyo, of course. The ramen shops here are tiny, but the quality is…