Polaroid of the Week: Vibrant Hindu Deity in Varkala Temple, India

Choosing just one image from the 1,500 photos I captured during my week-long Ring Road adventure in Iceland was incredibly challenging. This photogenic paradise offers breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls, geysers, coastlines, and glaciers around every corner. I selected this striking icy scene—perfect for the Land of Ice—and cant wait to share more Icelandic wonders with you. Completing the full Ring Road circuit in one week was ambitious, but my travel companion Rease and I reveled in Icelands

I’ve launched my European train adventure, and the first rides were exceptional. My inaugural journey whisked me from Berlin to Amsterdam in under seven hours—a city I’ve explored multiple times, though my last visit was over a decade ago. With rave reviews of its beauty and my hazy memories, I spontaneously included it in my Euro train itinerary. Amsterdam’s distinctive charm captivated me instantly upon arrival: its iconic canals, legions of bicycles, stunning 17th-century merchant houses wi

Rather than sharing another Polaroid from Berlin, Ive chosen to highlight my current spot: Brighton, England, where Im spending much of this week. After visiting for Brighton Pride last summer, I never imagined returning so soon—travels often surprise me! (Recall my unexpected Amazon adventure in March? No plans for that either.)Just last week, a beach day in Brighton was the furthest thing from my mind, but Im thrilled with this turn. Summer sunshine finally graced Britain over the weekend, del