Circular logic: The best of Iceland’s Ring Road

Roughly the size of Kentucky, diminutive Iceland nevertheless captivates with its lunar-like surface, volcanic landscape, glaciers, waterfalls and hot springs. Treasures abound everywhere you look, provided you have the gusto to rent a car and venture outside of the country’s admittedly charming capital city Reykjavik. The best way to take in all the sights is via a circular loop that connects most of the inhabited parts of the island. Here is the best of Iceland’s Ring Road. Hint: Get a 4WD vehicle. Also: Your three…

Get Out of Town! 5 Weekend Trips from Dublin Worth the Drive

Leenan Beach in Donegal, along the Wild Atlantic Way/Flickr/Greg Clarke While Dublin’s museums, beautiful Georgian doorways, and craft beer scene could certainly fill an entire trip, we can think of some good reasons to venture beyond Ireland’s capital city. Glistening lakes, rugged filming locations, and scenic coastal drives are just a few reasons to get out of town. Here, five weekend trips from Dublin worth the drive. For Surf & Spa: Sligo (under 250 kilometers, or 155 miles, from Dublin) Sligo, a surfing town on the northwest coast of Ireland, is just under a three-hour drive from Dublin…