10 Things To Do in Blönduós, Iceland

“There goes that m-th–f—ing ice cream truck!” Dan, one of our gracious hosts, yells at a passing truck as we’re driving to dinner. Beautiful scenery, small town living, angry kria (artic tern), and missed opportunities with the town ice cream truck…this is everyday life in Blönduós. Blönduós is a small farm town in Northern Iceland,…

Sono Solo | Travel Essays

I’m in a cocoon, nestled in my duvet and a thick blanket. Something stirs, and I open my eyes. I can only see the silhouette of a man. He’s sitting in the driver’s seat of my SUV, hot steam bellowing out of what looks like a stainless steel travel mug. He takes a sip. “Who….”…

Tips + Advice For Cheap Solo Travel In 2018

Don’t have the budget to travel a lot, but still want to wander? Check out Melissa’s best (+ super affordable) drifty tips to getting around in 2018. Center your trip around an interest. This is honestly one of my favorite Drifty tips. Instead of trying to figure out a city to go to, figure out what you…

þetta Reddast

The theater is dark now. A solitary couple, with matching grey hued short haircuts share a cross look. Glancing behind them, they look at the girl, who is shamelessly drinking a tall glass of wine, munching on popcorn, and snapping pictures.

Hey, It’s Adventure Time!

It was almost three years ago. A friend of mine called me with a life crisis. For some reason, she chose to confide in me. I remember that night fondly, and as to protect her privacy, I won’t go into too many details.

Travel Essays About Phoenix

24 Hours in Phoenix

I’m dripping with sweat. My skin feels like the surface of a freshly baked cookie; warm to the touch, with the promise of crisping.

Wild Belle | Travel Essays

It’s a Tuesday. I’m sitting in Fullsteam, carefully sipping a plastic cup of water. I check my phone. She’s on her way.