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Travel: Laugavegur Trail Day Two
Laugavegur trail day two! We woke up to dry boots and dry gear, had a hearty breakfast and hit the trail around 8am. Let’s check out some of our photos (so many photos!) on day two. Laugavegur Trail Day Two First up, some protein pancakes. Who doesn’t love a pancake with peanut butter and fruit jam! After breakfast we tidied up, washed up, and dressed up in the warmest, dries clothes we had. Fully covered in our rain gear, we hit the trail shortly after…
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Travel: Laugavegur Trail Day One
The Laugavegur Trail day one – here we go! Hiking the Highlands in Northern Iceland is a bucket list item if you’re a hiker. We spent some time in Reykjavik before the hike and then some time there after, too. The Laugavegur Trail is 55 kilometres long and while it can be done in 2 days, most do it in 3, 4, or 5 days. We opted to get it done in 4 days. Here we go with day one! Laugavegur Trail Day One First…
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Photos: Woof Wednesday 11.0
Woof Wednesday 11.0! We’ve had miss Daphne for six, yes, SIX years! Wild, eh?! This sweet girl keep us on our toes, wakes us up (yet not too early), and is great at telling us exactly what she wants (que grumble to let us know the jeans on the bed are in her way). Here we share some now and then photos, as well as a few highlights from the past year. Photo time! Woof Wednesday 11.0 First up, here she is over the years…
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Travel: 5 Days in Reykjavik
5 days in Reykjavik! We spent an amazing handful of days in this Northern European city – we ate, we saw, we lived! It was fantastic, from the food to the sights, the experience as a whole was unforgettable. We took the flybus from the airport into the city centre and saw a volcano erupting on our way. Wild, eh?! Check out our photos below and we’ll dive into a few of our highlights. Photo time! 5 Days in Reykjavik Food and Accommodations Sights Activities…
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Travel: Reykjavik Sights
Reykjavik Sights – if you’re travelling to Iceland and you’re spending time in Reykjavik, there are many, many sights to see that aren’t traditional museums or ‘must-do’ items. These are some highlights from our visit that we saw on our walks. First and foremost, be sure to check out the harbour! Okay, here are some of the sights. Reykjavik Sights The harbour – get on your walking shoes and check it out. It’s great for people watching, understanding the daily life on the water, and…
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Travel: Reykjavik Dinner Eats
Reykjavik dinner eats! I was surprised how much produce this Northern European county had – Iceland has amazing food. Really. It’s expensive compared to Canada for dinner, yet it’s worth it. We had local eats, pizza, and even Thai food while we travelled around the capital city. Let’s check out where we ate! Reykjavik Dinner Eats If you’re looking for good eats when you travel, like we do, then you probably know of a few sites to check out. Of course there’s the Michelin Guide,…
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Recipe: American Thanksgiving 2025
The American Thanksgiving 2025 – get ready for your holiday dinner with these quick and easy recipes. This year we had a traditional oven roasted turkey along with some roasted garlic mashed potatoes and salad. If you know me, I’m a huge fan of turkey. It’s one of my favourites as it reminds me of home, my Nana, and time with family. All in all, it’s a lovely time of year. Okay, let’s get cooking! American Thanksgiving 2025 First and foremost, get your turkey in…
