Iceland... or the Land of Fire and Ice. An island born out of volcanic eruptions (it's home to over 130 active or extinct volcanoes), which eight thousands years ago was completely covered by ice (10% of its area is still covered by glaciers). A mixture of fire and ice, a major contrast. But this unique combination makes Iceland what it … Continue reading Iceland In The Fall
During the past years, my memories of Greece have been pretty vague. I've visited the country twice when I was a kid, 15-20 years ago, and still had in mind the sandy beaches, the crystal clear sea, the small white houses, the imposing Acropolis and the Greek soldiers (called Evzones, I found out later), in their cool … Continue reading One week in the land of Gods: Athens and Mykonos
Spain. Not the continent, but a volcanic island, 1,350 kilometers away from Europe. Average temperature in February: 18 degrees Celsius. Ocean, sun, waves. And winds too. Time of the biggest carnival in Spain. These are some facts of my trip to Gran Canaria, which was one of the best I've ever had. The island lies in … Continue reading Gran Canaria, the continent in miniature
