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Don’t be this guy!  A tale of an awful tourist

Don’t be this guy! A tale of an awful tourist

I was on the Lake Myvatn tour in Northern Iceland when I encountered, quite possibly, the most awful tourist I’ve ever witnessed.ย  Throughout this post, I’ll add random photos from the day with caption describing the places, because this is, after all, a travel blog.…

Hunting Northern Lights in Akureyri

Hunting Northern Lights in Akureyri

and common misconceptions On my first full day in Akureyri, Iceland, I started with horseback riding, and a food tour. Then, I immediately went from dinner to a Northern Lights tour. Coincidentally, Armann was my guide for both!ย  There are a few things I learned…

A cold, yet delicious Akureyri Food Tour

A cold, yet delicious Akureyri Food Tour

After a beautiful first day in Akureyri, horseback riding in the brisk winter air, I was ready for my next adventure! This time, a foodie one. I had only found the Akureyri Food Walk tour days before I left the US.  And I was so…

Akureyri, the King in the North!

Akureyri, the King in the North!

Akureyri (pronounced ahh-ku-RARE-ri) is the considered the capital of Northern Iceland, and friendly rival to Reykjavik in the south. Well, rival is a strong word, but northerners think theyโ€™re the best, and southerners also think theyโ€™re the best. From my limited experience of southerners from…

The very blue, Blue Lagoon

The very blue, Blue Lagoon

During my 2018 solo journey, I began in Montreal, and then traveled onward to Reykjavik, Iceland. I was only spending the day in the South, before catching a flight to Akureyri (the capital of the North!) The intention was to always spend the whole day…

Montreal Food Tour: A Tasty Review

Montreal Food Tour: A Tasty Review

Good morning, friends!  I am so excited to start my day in Montreal with a food tour! After an amazing meal last night, and a ton of trouble sleeping, I finally fell asleep around 7:30 this morning. With my alarm set for 9 am, I…

Restaurant Review: Toque!

Restaurant Review: Toque!

Greetings, friends! Allow me to share my wonderful dining experience at Toquรฉ! (exclamation point is theirs, not mine), which is located in downtown Montreal.   A post shared by Lannie Su (@lanniesu) on Jan 25, 2018 at 8:22pm PST Colorful exterior of Toque!  I appreciated the…

Reflections of Myanmar (Episode 2.5: Bagan)

Reflections of Myanmar (Episode 2.5: Bagan)

And today, the exciting, alternate ending to Lannieโ€™s time in Myanmar! 1. Three Treasures Tourism in Bagan The day after my accident, I planned on going on a village walking and private photography tour, with Three Treasures Tourism. What I think makes Three Treasures special,…

Reflections of Myanmar (Episode 2: Bagan)

Reflections of Myanmar (Episode 2: Bagan)

Welcome back for the exciting episode of, “What happened to Lannie in Myanmar!”ย  And this episode takes place in Bagan, which is 390 miles |630 km due North from Yangon.ย  But before we arrive in Bagan, let me first tell you about the bus station…

Reflections of Myanmar (Episode 1: Yangon)

Reflections of Myanmar (Episode 1: Yangon)

As I am about to embark on my first trip of 2018, I thought I would reminisce about my first trip of 2017, to the last south east Asian country to open up to the world… Myanmar. And first up, a quick trip to the…