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10 Things I Learned On My First Trip To Iceland

I can't believe it's already 2016. This time last year, I was having a panic attack as I began planning my month-long trip to Europe. Now, I am counting down the days til Iceland 2.0 - I'm going at the beginning of February with my cousin for a second road trip around the country.

I've been meaning for quite a while to write a more thorough account of my first trip there, and have obviously just not gotten around to it. Anyhoo, what better time than the present (months after the actual experience)!

TipsAlison GrassoJanuary 11, 2016road trip, travel, advice, abroad, tips, akureyri, europe, iceland, reykjavikComment

The Camera Project's "Beer & A Shot" Challenge

Back in December, Josh and I wanted to make a new feature for our YouTube channel, The Camera Project, that would allow us to make videos without necessarily going through the trials and tribulations of testing out all new gear. I can't remember who came up with the idea to do a photography challenge between the two of us, but I can say for certain that I'm the genius who came up with the idea of incorporating beer, and also thought of the ever-so-clever punny title for our challenge, "Beer & A Shot".

West Coast Road Trip: The Vlog

Where there's blog, there's vlog, or so the old saying goes. After quite a long time considering it, I've finally crossed the bridge into vlogging, and I can only imagine there is no going back and reclaiming of the dignity lost in doing so. No one said it would be easy, or pretty, and that's good for expectations, because it's neither of those things.

VideoAlison GrassoDecember 28, 2015west coast road trip, video, west coast, vlog, road trip, californiaComment

West Coast Road Trip Day 4: Willits, CA to Springfield, OR

I woke up in Willits to more of the same enthusiasm-crushing greyness that was really coming to define my trip. I checked out around 9:00am, passed the laughable outdoor pool, and got into my Hyundai Accent, which had - thus far - conquered wet roads, steep hills, and high speeds without even a hint of complaint.

Stories, PhotosAlison GrassoDecember 24, 2015trees, driving, rocky, road trip, west coast road trip, avenue of the giants, oregon, travel, california, sunset, redwoods, oregon coastComment

West Coast Road Trip Day 3: Monterey to Willits

Day 3 of the road trip was kind of a bust. The morning started off grey and drizzly, and I departed the Pacific Inn in Monterey around 9:00am to head toward downtown for a coffee, as is my tradition, stopping into a cute little coffee shop/shop shop called Bright Coffee. I grabbed a raw almond milk latte (hey, when you can) and a blueberry scone, along with a rye chocolate chip cookie for later.

Stories, PhotosAlison GrassoDecember 23, 2015norcal, northern california, California, west coast road trip, Road trip, travel, san francisco, west coastComment

West Coast Road Trip Day 2: Morro Bay to Monterey

Wow. Day 2 driving up the PCH was beyond incredible. I started off by grabbing coffee and a croissant in Morro Bay and stopping to take some photos of the charming beach town and big rock that juts from the water near the beach, which is also home to dozens of long-beaked shore birds, the name of which I have now forgotten of course.

Stories, PhotosAlison GrassoDecember 22, 2015Road trip, Pch, California, west coast road trip, West coast, Photos, USA, Pacific coast Comment