We sort of knew what to expect before we reached Iceland, but were still blown away by the beauty and intensity of this country, its climate, and its nature. For almost two weeks, Will and I traveled the country in a rented camper van, which we will always suggest to anyone who is thinking about taking a trip to Iceland.

“If you have not touched the rocky wall of a canyon. If you have not heard a rushing river pound over cobblestones. If you have not seen a native trout rise in a crystalline pool beneath a shattering riffle, or a golden eagle spread its wings and cover you in shadow. If you have not seen the tree line recede to the top of a bare crested mountain. If you have not looked into a pair of wild eyes and seen your own reflection. Please, for the good of your soul, travel west.”

— Daniel J. Rice

Almost every Summer Will and I take a family trip with my Mom, Aunt, Uncle, and little cousin to Hilton Head, a little island off the coast of South Carolina. After a challenging start to 2022, my soul was yearning for a break from work and daily life routine to enjoy some slow living.