Monthly Archives: June 2012

Why every woman over 30 should visit the Louvre

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Melissa

My Mom once told me that around the age of 30, I’d start to notice some changes to my body. 30 came and went, then 31, 32, 33… So far, so good. Everything was in working order; not much seemed … Continue reading →

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The day I made my kid nearly throw up in Paris

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Melissa

“Paris has another Paris under herself; a Paris of sewers; which has its streets, its crossings, its squares, its blind alleys, its arteries, and its circulation, which is slime, minus the human form.” – Victor Hugo, Les Miserables Most people … Continue reading →

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Reykjadalur, Smoke Valley, Iceland

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Melissa

After an incredible afternoon exploring some of Iceland’s lava tunnels, we drove to the foot of the slopes of Mount Hellisheidi, where the plan was to hike over the mountain and down the other side into Reykjadalur, or Smoke Valley. 

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Caving in Iceland

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Melissa

There are some places that are impossible to find without a little help from a local. In Iceland, one such place is the Strompahraun lava field, located a half hour drive from Reykjavik and just west of the Blafjoll mountains. … Continue reading →

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First impressions, Iceland

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Melissa

Well, we made it to Icleand! So far, so good! The flight was great- saw the most amazing sunset of our lives, and then the most amazing sunrise- blood red skies over a desert of clouds. The man sitting next … Continue reading →

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