• Thanks to a $499 TravelZoo deal, most of the LearnVest editorial team headed to Iceland this November for a spontaneous trip and some team bonding. Left to right: Laura, Alden, Carrie, Allison, Maria (We missed Gabrielle, Cheryl and Libby, who stayed behind and held down the fort!)

    Thanks to a $499 TravelZoo deal, most of the LearnVest editorial team headed to Iceland this November for a spontaneous trip and some team bonding. Left to right: Laura, Alden, Carrie, Allison, Maria (We missed Gabrielle, Cheryl and Libby, who stayed behind and held down the fort!)

  • Laura found us a great apartment on Airbnb--we each had our own room and only paid $40 a night. We had to walk about 15 minutes into Reykjavik, but totally worth the savings. We love Airbnb!

    Laura found us a great apartment on Airbnb--we each had our own room and only paid $40 a night. We had to walk about 15 minutes into Reykjavik, but totally worth the savings. We love Airbnb!

  • The breathtaking architecture of the famous Hallgrimskirkju church in Reykjavik.

    The breathtaking architecture of the famous Hallgrimskirkju church in Reykjavik.

  • The interior was just as stunning. Regardless of faith background, we all fell silent, just soaking up the awe-inspiring, peaceful atmosphere.

    The interior was just as stunning. Regardless of faith background, we all fell silent, just soaking up the awe-inspiring, peaceful atmosphere.

  • Some of us lit candles, enjoying the small moment and the flickering flames.

    Some of us lit candles, enjoying the small moment and the flickering flames.

  • The Icelandic countryside was stunning as it was varied. We got on a tour bus (yes, we did one of those)--which allowed us to just sit back and enjoy the scenery. From a golden countryscape...

    The Icelandic countryside was stunning as it was varied. We got on a tour bus (yes, we did one of those)--which allowed us to just sit back and enjoy the scenery. From a golden countryscape...

  • To the raging Gullfoss waterfall, which is the most powerful waterfall in Europe.

    To the raging Gullfoss waterfall, which is the most powerful waterfall in Europe.

  • We felt the spray on our faces and enjoyed spotting a rainbow.

    We felt the spray on our faces and enjoyed spotting a rainbow.

  • The gang at the entrance to the Blue Lagoon, surrounded by lava rock.

    The gang at the entrance to the Blue Lagoon, surrounded by lava rock.

  • The neon blue waters of the Blue Lagoon, glowing from the algae and minerals.

    The neon blue waters of the Blue Lagoon, glowing from the algae and minerals.

  • An Icelandic sunset.

    An Icelandic sunset.

  • Lava rock in the countryside.

    Lava rock in the countryside.

  • Maria stopped to enjoy some down time in a local cafe. Note all the blond hair and Nordic sweaters!

    Maria stopped to enjoy some down time in a local cafe. Note all the blond hair and Nordic sweaters!

  • Sometimes you have to take a picture before you can dive in and savor...food is a perfect example. A delicious dish at famed restaurant Fish Company, our splurge meal on the trip.

    Sometimes you have to take a picture before you can dive in and savor...food is a perfect example. A delicious dish at famed restaurant Fish Company, our splurge meal on the trip.

  • Famous Icelandic hot dogs.

    Famous Icelandic hot dogs.

  • Allison, Carrie and Maria bought matching Icelandic house slippers ($10 each - score!)... to bring home much toasty-footed enjoyment.

    Allison, Carrie and Maria bought matching Icelandic house slippers ($10 each - score!)... to bring home much toasty-footed enjoyment.

  • Carrie takes a moment on the tour to enjoy basking in the sunlight. Aaah, now that's savoring!

    Carrie takes a moment on the tour to enjoy basking in the sunlight. Aaah, now that's savoring!

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