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Iceland : The Viking's Smokey Bay-Reykjavik

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There is nothing more thrilling than exploring a small city where the legendary nomads called Vikings founded their settlement in year 871. Reaching the bays of Iceland, the Vikings happened to see columns of steam rising up from hot springs and therefore called the place " Smokey Bay" or Reykjavik in the Icelandic language. An evolving culture and aristocracy of long traditions bestowed upon a generation to generation, it is quite interesting to personally see the myth and the reality of what is left behind by ancient water settlers and their people. It is easy to roam around the city, you can go at most tourist spots by buses or by walking. I was surprised when I first rode the bus going downtown where I need to pay ISK 420 for my ticket, and then the bus driver told me that I can keep my ticket for my return trip ( which will be free of charge ) if I will go back within one and a half hours. So given that Iceland is one of the most expensive countries ever, this is wor

Overnight Macau

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A forty-five minute Ferry ride from Hong Kong, Macau got the "convenience " vibe of a small amazing place to spend a layover. You can get around the city very easily either by foot or by buses, roaming around can be done within a day.  The structures and way of living here are very fondly because of the European influences which can be found everywhere ( pretty unusual for a Chinese dominating community ). Walking the back street of Horta going St Paul's Ruins As we settled our belongings to the hotel, we hurriedly went to explore Macau by foot. Good thing that our hotel, London Ole is just 30 minutes walk away from the center of the city. Get a map from the hotel and try to walk on narrow alleys and you will surely find Instagram worthy spots. St. Paul's Ruins The touristy spot of St. Paul's Ruins is a spiritual monument for St. Paul himself. This facade of a ruined cathedral symbolizes the great faith of the locals, with an exhibit of the