HAPPY 2013!

I don´t want to sound too dramatic, but it is a reality. The glaciers are melting because of the warming of the earth. Now might be a good time to go see the glaciers!! Each and every individual has its special need to see a glacier and Fjallhalla does offer different trips depending on your urge-how you would like to experience that spectacular phenomenon of ICE. You could do a glacierhike on one of our glaciers, Snæfellsjökull, Eyjafjallajökull, Tindfjallajö

​I have noticed that one of the main "things" which our foreign visitors want to witness in wintertime in Iceland are the Northern Lights. I am often asked if there will be Northern Lights tonight or in January, February etc - and at what time the lights will be on, but we locals honestly never know when they are going to show up.  Northern Lights in Reykjavík A clear and dark sky is of the essence so that the Northern Lights can be visible to us,

Hringsbjarg cliff is 60 metre's tall towering cliff on the east side of the Tjörnes peninsula in North-East Iceland. From the cliff, you will find a spectacular view of Fjallahöfn and the vast plains of the Kelduhverfi county, which divide the Tjörnes peninsula and Öxarfjörður fjord.    During the puffin season in Iceland, this is an excellent location to watch this delightful bird with the colourful be

Iceland is well-known for being the land of ice and fire due to its many glaciers and volcanoes. In West-Iceland you will find Deildartunguhver, which is the largest geothermal hot spring in Europe. It provides 180 l/sec of 97° hot water.  Deildartunguhver geothermal spring is a series of hot springs covering an area of 50 meters and only 40% of the geothermal spring water can be seen on the surface. The main area is by a clay hill, which goes by 2 names, 

On our 8-day campervan excursion along Ring Road, we figured we should book a few Airbnbs to break up our nights spent at campgrounds. Airbnb is a site we have frequented before and, though we could have booked hotels or local guesthouses, we found Airbnb to be the most easily searchable database when it came to Iceland accommodations. This was especially true when we were looking for places to stay in the remote east fjords. Just over a week out from our April trip, we stumble

On my search to find off-the-beaten-path excursions in Iceland, I came across the potential to book an ice climbing tour. Having loved rock climbing in the past, I thought ice climbing was likely just as enjoyable. What better way to learn how to ice climb than on an Icelandic glacier?  Once we knew ice climbing was on our Iceland bucket list, it was important to decide on the company we wanted to arrange our tour with. Online reviews and safety policies were of the utmost importanc

The term "hot pot" refers to bodies of water naturally heated by the earth. On an island where over 130 volcanoes reside, it's easy to understand how the geothermal energy of Iceland brings to life bubbling pools of water all across the country. With just mother nature at work, each hot pot maintains a different temperature -- often likened to that of a jacuzzi. The water is captured in local dwellings and welcomes both locals and visitors alike... if you can find them. Hot pots va

Once I made the decision to visit Iceland, I knew the only way to truly get out and explore the country was to rent a campervan -- to be intertwined with nature and immerse myself in the culture.  While I could have easily rented a car and booked a few hotel stays along Ring Road, I much preferred the flexibility afforded to those in campervans. To pull over at any time, prep a cup of coffee or enjoy a warm meal in the shadows of vast landscapes, was an experience unparallel

What are Iceland campsites really like? I found myself searching for the answer weeks ahead of our trip and drummed up very little information. A few vague Yelp photos and unkempt websites only impeded the process. Even harder was my search to find camping information for the winter season. It was not until we were in Iceland that we discovered how limited our options truly were. Now, I say that we were searching for winter options, but it's important to note that we were technically trave

If you are hoping to find some helpful apps for your upcoming trip to Iceland, look no further. Here are my top 7 app recommendations: (Please keep in mind that applications are subject to change. The apps may look a bit different by the time you read this article or there may be better options out there.)   1. 112 Iceland This application is recommended for everyone, though a specific shoutout goes to those who plan to travel extensively around Iceland. 112 is the official app