A few weeks ago, I visited Iceland. While I knew the country would be beautiful, I also learned on my trip that Iceland is full of friendly, welcoming people. And despite the fact that I was there alone, I never felt unsafe or uncomfortable.
You probably already know some of the more notable differences between life in Iceland and life in the United States, like the amount of sunshine there is (the longest day in December is five hours of sunlight, but in the summer there can be up to 21 hours of sunlight), the money (Iceland has their own currency), and the food (Iceland is known for their eclectic dishes, like whale and shark). Read More...
She’s owned the medium—in multiple ways—for its entire history. Betty White in 1957. Photo: ABC Photo Archives/Disney via Getty Images Betty White in 1957. Photo: ABC Photo Archives/Disney via Getty Images Betty White in 1957. Betty White, the most durable television star of all time and one of the most beloved and groundbreaking, died just short of her hundredth birthday. She was preceded in death by TV broadcasting as millions knew it, and then outlived it, adapting to a transformed entertainment landscape more gracefully than the medium that she embodied. Read More...
Winter walkies … writer Susan Smillie and Daisy the dog in the Vikos gorge area. Photograph: Wolfgang HainzlWinter walkies … writer Susan Smillie and Daisy the dog in the Vikos gorge area. Photograph: Wolfgang HainzlGreece holidaysDeep snow, icy pools and cosy hotels in timeless stone villages … this is a magical time in Zagori and Greece’s mountainous north
“Daisy,” I say, eyeing the snowy peaks rising heroically before us. “I’ve a feeling we’re not at sea level any more. Read More...