Beyonce and Jay-Z kill it in Toronto--On The Run tour!

Beyonce and Jay-Z.  I know this doesn't really fit with my travel theme, but they were SO AMAZING.  So, here's a taste of the glow:

Beyonce - Single Ladies in Toronto Video!

The backup dancer with the huge hair stole the show.  She was incredible.

Money shot.

Holla, Rogers Centre!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, from Canada!  The picture above is one of my few favourite places on earth, Moose Mountain, N.B.  Why this image for Thanksgiving, you ask?  I suppose I am thankful for living where I do, and for growing up in the best part of the world.  Wonderful people, opportunities, and you get sights like this for a backyard.

Real reason?  My turkey bird was a bit of a visual hot mess.  While tasting spectacular, I forgot to tie her legs together and she went all spread eagle in the roaster.  Not.  Attractive.  I'll stick to landscapes.

Reykjavik - Amazing hidden travel gem!

Alright, admittedly Iceland isn't really so "hidden" anymore.  Icelandair does such amazing packages that most of my friends have visited there en route to Europe.  It's a brilliant idea to get you there, where you will instantly fall in love and want to come back for a purely Icelandic vacation.

Hallgrimska is a must see location--it's spectacular!

 Hallgrimska Church, amazing even at 6am on a cold December morning.

Reykjavik

Reykjavik

Reykjavik - Hallgrimska Church

Cafe Loki!

Most popular restaurant in Reykjavik -- hotdog stand!

Iceland is well known for geothermal pools, likely the most touristy and famous is the Blue Lagoon.  

My bestie and I, chilling out at the geothermal pool.

If you're looking into Iceland as a destination, I absolutely recommend Iceland Day Trips to help you plan the perfect stay!  http://www.icelanddaytrips.com/
We had owner Thorbear (Þorbjörn) as a guide and he was amazing.  Super reasonable prices and will take you anywhere you want to go!  

We had 12 hours in Reykjavik--Sample Itinerary!

7:30am – Breakfast

9:00am – Álafoss Yarn Factory

10am-12pm – Downtown Reykjavík and Hallgrímskirkja 

12:00pm - Head to Blue Lagoon - bring own towel, suit and sweater/housecoat/whatever. http://www.bluelagoon.com                                                                                               

2:30pm depart Blue Lagoon for airport. 

3:00pm – Arrive at Airport (go straight to security, no baggage to drop)

4:30pm – IcelandAir Flt. 454 departs Reykjavik for Heathrow. Arrival at 7:30pm.

We got a little Iceland bonus when our flight was delayed on the way back from London, and we had to stay overnight in Reykjavik.  Complete props to Icelandair, who dealt flawlessly with the delay, put us up in their hotel and fed us, gave us a cab to the hotel AND upgraded my friend and I into First Class on the way home!

A bonus of first class, which neither of us had ever flown before, is this fun little sack of freebies.  And endless booze.  Endless.
Oh, how the other half live.