Exploring Tórshavn and Streymoy & Eysturoy Islands, Faroe Islands (September 2023)

By zara On October 22, 2023

Streymoy and Eysturoy are the largest islands in the Faroes. Apart from the not-so-big-city delights of Tórshavn, the scenic roads lead to charming villages and unspoilt countryside where we discovered in wild weather why the …

Walking the Fimmvörðuháls Trail, Iceland (August 2023).

By zara On September 29, 2023

We had just completed four easy days on the Laugavegur Trail. Now the far more challenging Fimmvörðuháls Trail beckoned. With no regards for health or safety, it is not for cissies: we took our lives …

Walking the Laugavegur Trail, Iceland (August 2023).

By zara On September 28, 2023

National Geographic put it in its Top 20 Walks in the World category – after 4 days hiking the Laugavegur Trail in the Southern Highlands of Iceland, I can only agree. Like all good walks …

Into the Highlands: Lagarfljót, Snaefell, Askja & Kverkfjöll, Iceland (July 2023)

By zara On July 18, 2023

Monsters, lakes, mountains, volcanos – and a few trees: just some of the highlights of east Iceland. We explore the pocket to the southwest of Egilsstaðir and ascend into the lunar lava landscape of the …

Visiting Warick & the Surrounding Region, Queensland, Australia (February 2023)

By zara On July 2, 2023

A mechanical issue with our car resulted in our spending more time than intended in the Scenic Rim and Warick region of Queensland. There was plenty to keep us busy. The Armistice Way Still reeling …

Lamington & Springbrook National Parks, Queensland, Australia. (January 2023)

By zara On April 4, 2023

Lamington National Park is listed within the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area which protects Australia’s largest subtropical rainforests. Springbrook National Park is next door: both offer richly rewarding rainforest experiences amidst fabulous mountain …

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