Category: Travel

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

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


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I was on the Lake Myvatn tour in Northern Iceland when I encountered, quite possibly, the most awful tourist I’ve ever witnessed.  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


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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!  There are a few things I learned…

A cold, yet delicious Akureyri Food Tour

A cold, yet delicious Akureyri Food Tour


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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!


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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 they’re the best, and southerners also think they’re the best. From my limited experience of southerners from…

The very blue, Blue Lagoon

The very blue, Blue Lagoon


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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


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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!


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Greetings, friends! Allow me to share my wonderful dining experience at Toqué! (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)


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And today, the exciting, alternate ending to Lannie’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)


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Welcome back for the exciting episode of, “What happened to Lannie in Myanmar!”  And this episode takes place in Bagan, which is 390 miles |630 km due North from Yangon.  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)


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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…