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.
Reykjavik Christmas Markets Guide & Intro to Iceland Christmas Traditions
We're in Iceland – just outside of Reykjavik – for ALL of December. That means we get to enjoy all four advent weekends at the Reykjavik Christmas Markets and others in the area (there are SO MANY ACTIVITIES)! After visiting Iceland in September a few... Read more
How Two Weeks of Van Life in Iceland Led to Full-Time RV Life
Have you ever been infected by an idea? It enters your brain and won't die no matter how much you try to smother it with other thoughts. A lot of people say they get bit by the travel bug and can't stop thinking about their desire to see new places. Renting a... Read more
4 Reasons Fall in Iceland is a Great Time to Visit
Visiting Iceland is always a good idea – with countless waterfalls, epic hiking, gorgeous glaciers, unique beaches, and let's not forget, the crazy geothermal activity (hello volcanoes & hot springs)! But, fall in Iceland is an extra special time. It has... Read more
Top Iceland Spas: Blue Lagoon vs. Myvatn Nature Baths
Blue Lagoon vs. Myvatn Nature Baths? Which Iceland spa is best for you? Iceland has become a very popular vacation destination in recent years and the reasons why are quite obvious if you have seen any pictures of this amazing place. While an adventure-lovers heaven,... Read more
12 Great East Iceland to Reykjavik Road Trip Highlights (including Westfjords!)
After four days of running all around South Iceland, we were happy to take a more leisurely pace for the rest of our road trip through East Iceland, Akureyri, Westfjords, and West Iceland. There are so many unique things to do and places to see between Höfn... Read more
67 Best Things to Do in Reykjavik Iceland, Snæfellsnes & Reykjanes
On Day 10 of our autumn Iceland campervan trip, we awoke to an empty campsite in what felt like the middle of nowhere on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Later that day, we would be diving into all the fun things to do in Reykjavik Iceland. But we were excited for a tour of... Read more
6 Top Activities in Iceland’s Westfjords: Látrabjarg Cliffs & More!
Some time after we fell asleep on Day 7 of our Ring Road trip at the beautiful campground at Sæburg, we were awakened by strong wind and rain hitting our van. At one point I actually asked Buddy if he thought it could tip over. Luckily in the morning, we were still... Read more
11 Top Activities in Myvatn & Akureyri: Best of North Iceland
After not one but two trips to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (because we just couldn't bear to cut our time there short), we started on our way back to East Iceland. We had plans to grab lunch in the cute, little fishing town of Höfn before exploring the Lake Myvatn... Read more
4 Outstanding Days in South Iceland: Road Trip Recap
The entire island of Iceland is insanely gorgeous. But there is something extra special about South Iceland. Maybe because it is jam-packed with beauty at every turn. Or maybe because there is such a variety of unique experiences to be had. Either way, we could have... Read moreBrooke’s Books
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