​When we decided we wanted to go to Iceland, I immediately started planning ahead. I wanted to have a good understanding of where we would be, how long we would be there, etc. As I said in my previous post, we did extensive research to figure out where we’re going to go and what we’re going to do while we’re there. Since our time in Iceland is going to involve a lot of hiking and lots of sightseeing outside of the major cities, I wanted to use a map to figure out our general itinerary. For me, I found Google Drive to be extremely helpful.

​If you have Gmail, one have access to Google Drive. On Google Drive, you can create documents similar to Microsoft Word or Excel documents. However, in addition to this, it also offers an option to create maps. This map became instrumental in our planning. It helped us decide which parts of Iceland we wanted to see and how many places we would be able to see.

These past two summers, I’ve had the opportunity to travel to Iceland with my boyfriend (now my husband) and with friends. I was ridiculously excited for so many reasons. While this small island is about the size of Georgia, it has a wide variety of different landscapes. From waterfalls and glaciers to volcanoes and lava fields, we saw so many amazing landscapes while there. It felt like a completely different world. I found ridiculously cheap flights there, so it was decided that we would go!

​This soup is a great option for a cool fall day. It’s filling and nutritious, packed with lots of veggies. Plus the simplicity and ease of this dish make a perfect option, even if you haven’t prepared any of the ingredients beforehand.

We especially love to make this soup when we feel a cold coming on. When we’re looking for even more nutrition, we add even more ginger and garlic. In addition, we might swap the spinach for kale and add some green peppers. The vitamin C content increases dramatically with the addition of these foods, boosting your immune system just in time for cold season.
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For those looking for less sodium in the dish, half or omit the soy sauce. For gluten-free option, use liquid aminos instead of the soy sauce. Additionally, you can add more garlic, ginger, and onion if you’re looking for more flavor. The miso paste provides a good sweet, yet savory flavor that hits the spot, making up for the lack of soy sauce.