I have already written a bit about this unbelievable area of Iceland and, months later, find myself thinking about what an incredible spot it was. Make it a part of your Iceland itinerary.
Don Pogreba is a current writer and retired teacher of English, Social Studies and Debate, and a loyal, if often sad, fan of the San Diego Padres and Portland Timbers. When he is not traveling, he is working on his classroom web site or dreaming about another adventure.
I have already written a bit about this unbelievable area of Iceland and, months later, find myself thinking about what an incredible spot it was. Make it a part of your Iceland itinerary.
While I am unlikely to ever learn how to spell it, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula will remain one of my favorite parts of Iceland. It’s filled with some excellent scenery, lovely little towns, and all the lupine. All of it. There are some excellent camping areas all around the peninsula, making it an easy side trip from the Ring Road...
You may have heard that Iceland is overrun with tourists, and with 2.2 million visitors to the island of 330,000 people in 2017, you might begin to believe that it’s just not a special destination any longer. While that’s certainly not true, my enthusiasm about the South Coast of Iceland is not without some reservation...
I seem to have a vague memory of posting about how my last trip to Iceland would likely be my last, but the island certainly has a hold on me. This time, the plan is to finally do the entire Ring Road and hit the Westman Islands, which might be a bit ambitious. The beauty of traveling by camper van, though, is that plans can evolve as...
Our Organ Donation System Is Unfair. The Solution Might Be Too.–But just like some New Yorkers and Californians thought the old system was unfair, people from states like Missouri and Iowa see unfairness in the new system. In January, 22 senators signed an open letter to the Department of Health and Human Services demanding answers...
DOES RAISING TEACHER SALARIES IMPROVE PERFORMANCE?–Fifteen years ago, Indonesia embarked on a policy experiment that shed new light on how salaries affect teacher effort. Over the course of 10 years, Indonesia raised salaries by more than a quarter for a subset of teachers. They randomized the roll-out across schools, which allowed...
Slovenia was the entry point for my adventure through the Balkans and one of the loveliest cities I’ve visited. I was fortunate enough to have a few hours to wander the old city center alone one morning and to stumble on a wine festival and street food fair another. When you get to Slovenia, be sure to wander the streets of...
After a brief stop in Mostar and a longer stay in Sarajevo, I would love to find the time for a longer trip to Bosnia-Herzegovina.
I may not have ever managed to take the perfect photo of this incredible spot, but I’ll certainly never forget the experience of hearing the entire city roar when Croatia scored goals in their World Cup match while I visited.