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About the journal
I’m Alex Fernandes — traveler, photographer, and the voice behind Alex Journeys. Based in New Jersey, I share destinations from trips I’ve already taken: the routes, the neighborhoods, and the small details I’d tell a friend over coffee.
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Three easy ways into the journal — places I've been, stories from the road, and practical notes I still use.
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Field notes
First look from the New York side — the roar hits before the view does. Mist on your face, a rainbow if the sun’s out, and proof that “tourist” doesn’t mean skip it.
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My fall foliage day trip in the Catskills: breakfast in New Paltz, the top of Kaaterskill Falls, peak-weekend traffic and parking tips, and an honest take on the Belleayre gondola.
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How much do 5 days in Iceland cost? Estimated budgets per person, from food and the Blue Lagoon to tours and a rental car, based on my August 2023 trip.
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What to pack for Iceland in summer, from my August 2023 trip: layers, rain gear, footwear, swimwear for the Blue Lagoon, a sleep mask for the midnight sun, adapters, money, documents and a printable checklist.
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Is Guide to Iceland’s 5-day summer package worth it? My honest review after doing it in August 2023 with friends: what’s included, how it felt, package vs self-drive, approximate costs, pros and cons.
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Is the Blue Lagoon worth it? My honest take after visiting in August 2023: ticket tiers, booking and timing near KEF, pros and cons, alternatives like Sky Lagoon, and what to bring.
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Five days in Las Vegas: the Strip, the Bellagio fountains and the High Roller, then out of the neon to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon. Here's exactly how I split it.
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