Ever since I have moved to Iceland I have been envious of others living on mainland Europe and their ability to head off for a weekend trip to a different country. I mean how cool does this sound..
“What did you do this weekend?”
“Oh just a quick trip over to Paris.”
Like NBD, just hopped to another country for the weekend. Coming from the states this just sounds like the dream to me! Of course my dream of living in Europe landed me on the the European island a plane ride away from any other country making my weekend jaunts to other countries non-existent thanks to those pricey airlines. But, at last, two years later my European dream has come true.
I am spending the weekend in Prague!
This still just seems like a dream to me, how did I get so lucky in life?! Dreams come true you guys, never give up hope!
So while the Viking and I are off exploring the beautiful Prague I have a little treat for you today, the lovely Amanda from Little Tranquility. If you haven’t checked out her blog yet you are missing out, this girl has some beautiful photography (she is sharing her tips down below!) and I absolutely love her pictures of her trip in Iceland. Take it away Amanda!
1. When did you start blogging?
I started blogging back in 2011 after moving from Wisconsin to Washington, DC. I wanted a place to share my photography and document my new life on the East Coast, so I thought a blog would be perfect. It was totally casual and somewhat private for a while until I discovered this amazing blogging community out there in internet land… Then it became addicting and turned into a semi-serious hobby. I loved every minute of it! I took a bit of a break after leaving DC though and lost most of my readers. These things happen! I was just in such a bad place for a while; I couldn’t bring myself to write about anything positive on my blog. BUT, I just started out with a fresh new look and feel in January of this year and I’m pretty excited about how it all panned out. The blogging community is ten times bigger than it used to be, but I love that. I’ve discovered so many great new blogs (like yours!) and I think it’s a great place for ladies to connect and share ideas, feelings, adventures, etc. :)
2. You moved to Seattle from Wisconsin a few years ago (yay Pacific Northwest!). What is your favorite thing about living in Seattle?
I didn’t think I’d love Seattle as much as I do now when I first moved out here. Before moving back to Wisconsin, I lived in DC for a little over a year and I just loved that city so much, I wasn’t sure anything could top it. I didn’t know what to expect when I moved to the PNW. I went from the flatlands of Wisconsin to the big city of DC to the mountains of Seattle. So many changes in scenery! Seattle is so beautiful and I’m still not over the mountains and views here. I was never an outdoorsy person until I moved here and now I’m a rock climber! It’s funny how that happens. I don’t miss the Wisconsin winters at all and absolutely love the PNW climate. I know people think it rains here all the time, but it just isn’t true!
3.Not only have you lived all over the USA you have fit some international travels in too! What is one destination you would love to revisit?
I went to Qatar a few years ago and really enjoyed it. I really love the Middle East and definitely want to see more of it. I also want to revisit Iceland because it’s just so wonderful!
4. You take some stunning pictures. Any photography tips for us newbies out there?
Thank you! I love playing with different settings. That’s honestly the best way to learn. Knowing what settings to use for different lighting makes such a difference!
5. What is one piece of advice you would tell someone who wants to move someone new but is a bit scared to make the jump?
Just do it! It’s so much easier than you think it’s going to be, and you won’t regret it. I promise. Plus, think of all the cool stories you’ll have to tell. :)
6. Last spring you took a trip to Iceland, (which I loved following along with), what was your favorite place you visited? Anything about Iceland that surprised you?
I loved Seljalandsfoss waterfall and the Blue Lagoon! But really, it’s hard to pick a favorite since all of Iceland is so gorgeous. I loved the grey and greens! I’d say one thing that surprised me was the amount of graffiti I saw in Reykjavik. I had no idea!
7. Before you go tell us three of your favorite posts that you think everyone needs to read!
Hmm, let’s see… I think my rock climbing post from Eastern Washington mostly because of how pretty that side of the state is!My post from the Skogar Folk Museum in Iceland because of those cute little homes. :) And my Utah post because Salt Lake City is so beautiful.
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Make sure to head over and say hi to Amanda over at Little Tranquility! And if you want to get keep up with the Viking and I’s Prague adventure follow along on snapchat at kiki10 and of course I am going to be updating all the fun over on Instagram!
Question of the Day?
Have you been to Prague? What must do/eats/see should we fit in while we are here?