Icelandic Volcano Changes My Travel Plans

Posted on Apr 20, 2010 | 2 comments

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Portland, Ore.

Stupid Icelandic volcano! It’s official, 40th Birthday Trip to Amsterdam and Belgium is nixed for a trip to the Pacific Northwest. The airline hasn’t canceled the flight (yet) but things don’t look good. By canceling now we have time to plan for the new trip and if the flight to Amsterdam does depart, I’ll know someone who’s been trying to get home will enjoy a sweet first class trip home.

To replicate that Euro feeling, I’ve found the opens in a new windowWooden Shoe Tulip Farm near Portland, Ore., to replicate Amsterdam; dozens of chocolate shops in Seattle to replicate Belgium; and high tea at opens in a new windowThe Fairmont Empress in Victoria, B.C. to represent England – not that the U.K. was on the trip. For more international flare, opens in a new windowSake One distillery near Portland is on my list for a little taste of Japan.

It also happens to be Seattle Restaurant Week (April 18 – 29) and Dine Out Vancouver (April 26 – May 6).

Yes, I’m disappointed Amsterdam/Belgium won’t happen this year but will have a fabulous journey exploring more of North America.

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Author: Jenn

Jennifer A. Huber is an award-winning travel and outdoor blogger and writer in Southwest Florida. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., a hiking trail led her to a career path in the tourism industry for more than 30 years. She spent a decade with a park management company in Yellowstone, Death Valley, and Everglades National Parks. She founded the travel blog, SoloTravelGirl.com with the goal of inspiring others to travel alone, not lonely. The unexpected death of her former husband in 2008 reminded her how short life is. His passing was a catalyst for sharing her experiences with the goal of inspiring and empowering others to travel solo. Jennifer holds a Travel Marketing Professional certification from the Southeast Tourism Society, is a certified food judge, member of the NASA Social community, and alum of the FBI Citizens Academy. When not traveling, she is either in the kitchen, practicing her photography skills, or road tripping with her dog, Radcliff.

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2 Comments

  1. Chinamatt

    April 25, 2010

    Pacific Northwest is a nice runner-up trip. Don’t forget to get some hiking in.

  2. Solo Travel Girl

    April 27, 2010

    Absolutely! Did a little hiking yesterday, will get video and a post on that soon 🙂

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