Iceland is often called the “land of fire and ice.” It has one of the most unique landscapes you’ll ever see, including glaciers, fjords (formed by the glaciers), icebergs, waterfalls, volcanoes, craters, cliffs, lava fields, and black sand beaches.

Madrid is a historic, cultural city that has over the years become an lively hotspot for trendsetters and artists. This is a place that blurs the line between ancient and modern, mixing grandiose palaces with hip cafes. Pour yourself a fresh glass of Sangria, because we’re covering what makes Madrid one of the most bustling cities in Europe!

If you’re sick of the bitter cold already, it may be time to for a spa getaway! Imagine relaxing at an indulgent spa and being warmed to the core by a luxurious hot stone massage treatment, and then spending the rest of your day in the sauna or jacuzzi. Imagine having all of your meals chef-prepared and just focusing on relaxing your tired, cold muscles for a while. And the great thing is you don’t have to go too far to have a nice spa getaway. While this list includes some interesting spa destinations around the world, there are several on this list that are right in North America!

There are some things you just gotta do once in your lifetime. For me, and maybe for you, one of those things is to visit the Arctic Circle in the middle of winter, when the sun never rises above the horizon.

There are so many things to do on a weekend in Vancouver, even if it’s raining (which it probably is!) Here is the compact itinerary we followed for our 2-day trip.