Category: Iceland
Exciting Iceland travel stories from both fall and winter extended visits, plus helpful tips to inspire a visit to this beautiful country filled with waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, and more!
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Read all the details of our fall camper van road trip along Iceland’s Ring Road.
17 Amazing Iceland Camping Sites & Tips for Camper Van Rentals in Iceland
According to our dedicated research, camping is the BEST WAY to see Iceland. We spent almost two weeks exploring Iceland’s Ring Road and out into the West Fjords in a campervan and absolutely loved it. Traveling by campervan (or getting a rental car and tent camping... Read more
6 Reasons You Should Definitely Visit Iceland in Winter
The daylight hours may be limited from November through February, but the unique holiday traditions and amazing activity options make it so worth it to visit Iceland in winter! We were fortunate to spend six weeks at a pet sit in Reykjavik from late November to early... Read more
6 Hidden Gem Iceland Waterfalls Near Reykjavik (That Are Extra Pretty in Winter!)
I've been reminiscing on our past trips to Iceland lately and realized there is so much more we never shared, especially from our six-week winter visit! Of course, waterfalls are one of the first things to come to mind when thinking of this ridiculously beautiful... Read more
Iceland New Year’s Eve with Outstanding Perlan Reykjavik Fireworks Viewing!
It is no big secret that the Iceland New Year's Eve celebration is over the top. Locals often spend entire paychecks on fireworks and we were warned multiple times that it gets really crazy. We definitely wanted to check out the celebration! But I was a little... Read more
Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths in the Golden Circle: The BEST Iceland Spa Day!
While you've probably heard of the world-famous Blue Lagoon, did you know that there are multiple other wonderful Iceland spa experiences that have an even more memorable offering, for way less money? While some are more difficult to get to, we recently found our new... Read more
23+ Amazing Things You Can Do with a Reykjavik City Card
Headed to Iceland and wondering if the Reykjavik City Card will be worth your time and money? For 72 hours, we ran (okay, walked and drove) around town checking out all of the Reykjavik museums included, plus some other activities! In that time, we learned the... Read more
Why Perlan is the Must-See Museum in Reykjavik
Not every visitor to Iceland has the time, budget, or luck to see all of the natural wonders that make this amazingly diverse island so special. And, when it comes to more volatile wonders (like volcanoes), not everyone wants an up-close experience. That's why a visit... Read more
Fridheimar Greenhouse in Iceland’s Golden Circle: An Unforgettable Lunch Spot
If driving along Iceland's Golden Circle route before the sun has lit up the scenic surroundings, you'll likely see a magical glow off in the distance. The warm light looks like an oasis beckoning you, especially on those cold winter days. If you were to seek out that... Read more