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Bas

During summer 2016 I visited Iceland with my wife Ditta. We traveled in our own 4x4 Toyota Hilux with camper unit. Filming above and under water is my passion, sea-life while diving, nature, travel, 4x4 driving with our Toyota Hilux with camper unit. Iceland made a very big impression and we are planning to spend more time on Iceland. In 2016 I stared aerial filming with a drone, I filmed the beautiful region around my home in Holland. I started to make video clips in 2013. During time I have improved my filming and editing. I film a variety of issues underwater, on land and from the air. I

Jenna

I am one of the creators of the travel website, Wander The Map. My husband and I are are filmmakers and photographers who travel the world in search of outdoor and urban adventure. We have spent several weeks in Iceland and love sharing stories about our adventures throughout the country!

Danielle

Danielle Desir is a Travel Finance Strategist that uses her financial background and knack for financial planning to empower those who want to travel afford a life of travel while excelling in their personal finances. She shares creative planning strategies, saving tips, cheap flight deals and more on her blog, The Thought Card.

Kerri-Ann

I'm a travel blogger with 32 countries under my belt and a love of exploring solo! By day I work as a professional copywriter in the luxury travel industry, and so far the day-job has seen me master the language of a wealth of brands; give an entire smart city a voice; talk travel for a plethora of popular blogs and craft compelling copy for a host of international clients, including GHM Hotels, Palace Hotel Tokyo, Four Seasons and Aman Resorts. By night I like to keep my own blog looking healthy and can usually be found planning my next trip!

Cristina

I am a travel writer and photographer who is slightly obsessed with all things Icelandic. I spent five weeks in the country last winter, and plan to visit again soon. If you have any questions about traveling throughout the country as a vegan, or where to go while traveling solo, please let me know!

Vicky

Vicky and Chris, award winning travel bloggers who love travelling the world. We class Iceland as one of our favourite countries and love spending time there and exploring.

Danielle

I've been travelling the world on an extreme budget for five years straight, and I did Iceland on next to no money!

Katelyn

Originally from Portland, Maine (USA), Katelyn has traveled to almost 40 countries with much more on her list to see. When she is not on the road traveling, she is either writing, scuba diving, horseback riding, or hiking.

Rease

I lived and worked in Buenos Aires, Argentina for 2 years and also attended Universidad de Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina for a semester. I lived in Fajardo, Puerto Rico for 2 1/2 years. I brought my dog to and from Argentina and Puerto Rico (from the US) so I am very familiar with the process of traveling with an animal. I also got a work visa in Argentina and I am familiar with that as well. I am fluent in Spanish and did most of my travels solo and on a budget.

Madi

Madisyn founded The Restless Worker as a way to encourage young professionals that they can see the world without quitting the 9 to 5 or selling all of their belongings. She hopes to inspire others to take advantage of their vacation days and push themselves to explore places around them!

Norbert

A long term traveler looking to visit every country in the world.

Rachel

I believe life is meant to be lived pushing yourself to new limits, and exploring all you can of this magnificent world. Whatever your budget, there's always a way to get started on your journey! And I'm here to help you on your journey with advice, helpful information, and inspiration.

Eileen

I've done a little bit of everything - with a touch of luxury. Ask away!

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Matt

Matt Gibson is the President of the Professional Travel Bloggers Association, a nonprofit organization that works to help travel industry and brands meet and work together. He’s also an adventure travel writer and photographer, award winning blogger, and CEO of UpThink an agency that helps travel companies develop their blogging and social media marketing strategies and work with travel bloggers. Matt regularly gives seminars and moderates panels about blogging, social media, and inbound marketing for organizations such as ITB Berlin, ITB Asia, Arabian Travel Mart, HSMAI, and others. UpThink

SARA

Travel blogger and lover of nature and adventure, Sara Rodriguez started her blog Mindful Travel to share her passion for discovering new cultures and experiences and help other travelers who want to explore the world. Sara is a passionate entrepreneur who always finds its way to be happy through her projects, as her luxury travel magazine Kaleidoskope Travel, sharing her travel inspiration on Instagram and giving advice about how to travel with pets, as she does with her cute dachshund Kiba. Her motto: "When traveling, open your mind and your heart so you will learn with all your senses. Do n

Talya

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The Best Bits Of Reykjavik

Iceland. An incredible place and a beautiful country, the focal point of which is the bustling city of Reykjavik. During my stay in Iceland i spent 4 days in the dainty city and I’m going to share with you some of the things to soak up whilst you’re there. Hallgrimskirkja Church, Reykjavik Check Out The View From Hallgrimskirkja Church Standing head and shoulders above the rest of the city, this impressive building is the ultimate definition of a landmark. Visible from pretty much anywhere and very useful when gathering your baring on where you may be within Reykjavik. Soak up s

Tasting Iceland – The European Hidden Gem

Iceland, a mysterious land of "Fire and Ice", northern lights, with an incredible wild landscape, black sand beaches, can make you feel like if you are discovering a different planet. The Blue Lagoon – Reykjavik, Iceland For many internationals, Iceland is still largely unknown, yet due to its breathtaking sceneries, in recent years, Iceland transfor

The first blog - a little intruduction

Well hello there! I'm very glad and super excited to join the Guide to Iceland crew, especially as a consultant for all the Chinese people out there. I'm half Chinese, half Icelandic myself so I speak fluent mandarin, so feel free to contact me either in Chinese or English! ^^. , I'm a 19 year old college student from Reykjavik (our capital) and soon to be a transfer student to Beijing! I love hanging out with friends in little comfy coffee houses, shopping, going out, taking little trips, cooking and so much more! There are just so many things about Iceland to both ex

冰岛+中国=Iceland Anna

halló! 我是冰岛的安娜。之前用英文做了自我介绍，这次想用中文跟大家问个好。我19岁，是一名学生，兼职模特。我都爸爸来自中国东北，妈妈是冰岛人。照片里左边的就是爸爸，我遗传了爸爸的高个子，13岁就在冰岛开始了我都模特生涯，参加了很多好玩的活动，在雷克雅未克时装周走秀。虽然从小在冰岛长大，但我常和爸爸回中国，目前已经去过12次了！2010年还去上海参加了Elite模特比赛，下面就是我和朋友Emma比赛期间在上海，我们当时在做运动。:D 我很爱冰岛，喜欢这里漂亮的风景和丰富的文化。雷克雅未克有很多好吃的餐厅、咖啡店、有趣的时尚类店，以及非常棒的夜文化。以后我会慢慢和大家介绍。我还很喜欢运动，以前经常踢足球、打手球。手球(handball)是冰岛的国民运动。现在我把精力都放在了手球上，足球踢的少了。我在学校也很活跃，参加过好多学校的话剧表演。不过我也有非常书呆子的一面，我目前就读的学院MR是冰岛最老的学校之一，我觉得也是最难的。我一直想成为一名医生，而MR有很棒的医学部。所以我经常穿着白大褂，拿着血淋淋的动物心脏或肺作实验，提取个DNA，提炼橡胶什么的。我很高兴成为Guide to Iceland--冰岛旅行向导的一员，如果大家对冰岛感兴趣，想来冰岛玩，可以联系我，我会给你们介绍冰岛的好玩的、好吃的。而且我很快要去北京做交换学生了

我爱冰岛大自然--What I Love About Iceland's Nature

冰岛自然风光独特，很多热爱旅行、走过世界各地的外国朋友都对冰岛的自然风光赞不绝口。冰岛独一无二的自然让我感到无比自豪，从小在冰岛长大，我尤其热爱这里清新的空气。在盛夏，即便天气很热我们也不会放过任何享受室外新鲜空气的机会。夏季的冰岛没有夜晚，几乎24小时的日光让一切变得神奇。而我住在海边，午夜的日落从来没有看厌过。冰岛人热爱自然，热爱旅行，有时天气冷的把鼻子都冻红了也要出门享受大自然。去年冬天期末考试完，我和几个朋友们跑去朋友家在议会旧址国家公园(Þingvellir/Thingvellir)的度假屋，就在议会湖(Þingvallavatn/Thingvallavatn)湖边。冰岛人总是在夏季去乡下的度假屋享受一个安静惬意的假期，本来就人少的冰岛在冬季就显得更加空旷。 (上面是我拍的冬夏两季的冰岛议会湖--Þingvallavatn/Thingvallavatn，议会湖就在冰岛黄金圈--Golden Circle的议会旧址国家公园--Þingvellir/Thingvellir那里。夏天土地金黄，湖水翠绿，冬季漫野雪白，湖面清冷。) 还记得当时外面天气冷极了，我们却不顾一切冲到温泉池，在桑拿屋好好享受了一番，而后在漆黑一片的自然中泡着温泉瞭望夜空。当时繁星密布，我们远离市

Hike to Glymur - Highest waterfall in Iceland

Waking up quite late in the morning.... The sun already shines. Today is a hiking day ! It's time to have a short lunch before catching the bus: direction Esja bus station, in order to hitchhike in the direction of Glymur. It's quite easy to get a lift to the tunnel, but then only a few cars go on the fjord road... However, most of these cars stop for hitchhikers ! Thus, It's possible to reach the parking where the hike begin. Probably one hour drive from Reykjavik to reach it. But certainly less fun than hitchhiking. Then a serious hike, wh

Iceland Rocks: Meeting Kaleo and planning my trip

Just a girl with big dreams I have always wanted to go to Iceland for the welcoming people, the unique culture, and the breathtaking nature. However, my trip always seemed like a far off daydream...until now :) This summer, I finally have the opportunity to visit and I am beyond excited! Iceland comes Akron, Ohio Last Wednesday, Kaleo, a cool breakout band from Iceland, performed at Musica in my hometown Akron. As they played their set of acoustic, bluesy, and classic rock tunes, I got more and more excited at the prospect of going to Iceland this summer. After they played, I was

冰岛历史 History of Icelanders

上次有微博上的朋友问到冰岛的约会文化，我觉得这个很有意思，准备写一篇介绍跟大家分享一下冰岛又去的约会文化，不过这一次，想先借Magnus写的冰岛人的历史，概括的讲一讲冰岛人千百年来从发现冰岛以来到如今的现代社会的发展和变化。冰凉历史从冰岛有记录的历史以来，绝大部分时间冰岛都只是个被隔绝在北大西洋的孤立小岛，有着为数不多的居民，对抗着艰难的自然及社会环境。海风凛冽、民不聊生、政治动荡，在这片风雪肆虐的冰冷土地上，人们的头号生活目标是生存。冰岛传说艰难的环境却激发了人们的文化灵感，让冰岛成为一片文学的富饶土地。人们从传说、英雄故事中汲取灵感，撰文吟诗，自然与文化的交织融合延续千年，成为冰岛整个国家的象征。即便是今日，冰岛的社会形态及技术发展已跻身世界前列，实现了全面的现代化，许许多多的冰岛人依然相信从冰岛萨迦文学及传说中流传下来的地精、巨人故事, 冰岛人认为这些人类肉眼看不见的精灵存在，更紧密的将人类与自然连结了起来。现代人时间将冰岛塑造成了一个开放、追求自由的民族，烈酒和欢庆的节日是冰岛人追求言论自由和文化多样性的方式和结果。冰岛人热爱自己的国度和这片神奇土地独一无二的自然风光，冰岛大力发展旅游业，向世界各地热爱旅游的朋友敞开怀抱，欢迎朋友们一起来体验自然的神奇与魅力。同时，冰岛呼吁朋友们热爱自然、尊敬自然，旅行的过程中善待自然环境。 -----

冰岛甜甜圈日--Bolludagur

昨天是冰岛的“甜甜圈日”--“Bolludagur”。(小晨插话：也有冰岛人将这一天翻译为Bun Day，那我们是不是可以翻译成冰岛馒头日呢，哈) 这种冰岛的甜甜圈—Bolla的组成很简单：由圆形的小面包做底，配上各种可口的夹心，比如奶油、果酱、草莓、巧克力等等等等各种好吃的。这冰岛甜甜圈难免会让我联想到中国的月饼。在甜甜圈日这一天，冰岛人能吃好多的甜甜圈，昨天我就跟朋友特意一起去学校的蛋糕店吃Bolla，要这知道全年这里只有这一天才有Bolla吃，我们自然不肯错过啦！如果想了解更多关于冰岛美食的文化，可以先阅读这几篇关于冰岛美食的英文文章： Top 10 best value places to eat in Reykjavik 雷克雅未克最物有所值的10大美食地点 The world´s most disgusting Icelandic food 世界上最恶心的冰岛美食

冰岛旅行向导为你讲述有趣又搞笑的冰岛约会指南 GTI presents the funny and strange icelandic dating life

微博上有朋友问起冰岛人的约会习俗，好奇我们这个只有30万人口的国家，尤其那些偏远、人口少的小村落是如何寻找自己的另一半的。世界太大碰不到灵魂伴侣是一种痛苦，但是选择面太小，动不动就碰到熟脸，也是一种痛苦！在冰岛大家总说，谁都认识谁。这话其实不假。比如说吧，如果你在脸书上看到一个印象不错的男孩子或者女孩子，99％的可能你们有共同朋友。冰岛人用脸书的比例非常高，通过脸书结识新朋友十分常见。如果说约会的话，并不像大家想象的西方世界里、尤其是美国好莱坞给我们的印象。具体的说，人们一对一出去约会的情况并不多，而是和朋友一同去酒吧或者咖啡店，寻找是否有自己心仪的对象，如果有机会就请他或她喝一杯，借此认识一下。由于冰岛人口实在太少了，有时候很搞笑的是，只要你愿意，大可以一个人跑去酒吧，甚至一个个的跑场，看看有没有认识的朋友在，如果真发现心仪的人，就通过朋友引荐。如果你在冰岛暗恋某个人，知道她或他周末会去酒吧转转的话，基本上可以打保票你能遇到他们。如果你们碰巧喜欢相似的音乐和酒吧，这机率就更大了。相比于世界上大部分国家，冰岛人结婚相当晚。许多情侣会选择先要一两个孩子再结婚，这听起来让人咋舌吧！我想这在中国的传统文化中应该很难接受，但这在冰岛是很平常的事情。然后当情侣结婚，他们多半会回到家乡举办婚礼，让亲友们为他们见证爱情。你可能觉得，这顶多算的上奇怪，但是还算

冰岛坐标 -- bing dao zuo biao

在冰岛旅行向导--guide to ICELAND成立不久、英文主站正式上线以前，我们就有幸结识了许多对冰岛感兴趣的国内朋友，并有机会亲自向他们介绍冰岛。2012年12月，我们的创始人之一Elli 带领两拨朋友去探访冬日寂静的冰湖(Jokulsarlon)，一起去体验最正宗的雷克雅未克夜生活(中国朋友眼中的雷克雅未克夜生活)。冰岛旅行向导的初衷就是希望能集合大家的意见和反馈，为旅行同好推荐大家心目中最好的冰岛旅行，所以我们将邀请这些冰岛旅行向导的朋友们写出他们的想法，分享他们的冰岛旅行故事、美丽的冰岛照片。这第一篇客座日志，来自目前在丹麦上学的北京姑娘瑶(瑶的微博)，瑶参加了我们推荐的经典黄金圈一日游(The Golden Circle Classic)、蓝湖(Blue Lagoon)，以及难忘的圣诞冰湖私人一日游。那就让我们跟随瑶的视角来看看冰岛吧！ —————————— 为期一周的冰岛之行在为我留下澎湃记忆的同时，也给手机照片地图里冰岛的位置上增添了一枚枚红色的定位坐标，关于地方和风景的线索。以这些线索为起点，下面的照片串起的是对这段旅行的简单回顾。坐标1. 雷克雅未克 (Reykjavik) &nbs

Akranes lighthouse guest february 7th 2014

If you want to visit Akranes lighthouse, just call me. My mobile phone is 354-894-3010.

Akranes lighthouse - our music hall.

Akranes lighthouse is a perfect place for concerts.

Hey, help needed here......

Hi everbody, I've booked the ticket to Reykjavik during Sun, 13 Dec 2015 - Tue, 22 Dec 2015, and I'm a girl alone so really needs some company. I'm a mature student currently study in the UK and I'm very easy-going and have good sense of humour. Anyways, I'm very much interested in the package blow: https://guidetoiceland.is/book-holiday-trips/aurora-holiday-in-iceland-7-days However, I cannot drive in winter coz I've had no experiences. Anybody is willing to travel with me? I can join small group as well. Should I

Enviro-Stuffities: Ravens

Even if there are almost 100 bird species registered as residents in Iceland and some of them so incredible as the Puffin (Fratercula arctica), Artic tern (Sterna paradisaea) or Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus), I would like to point out about a well-known and also unknown species:Ravens Yeah, Ravens, common, black, noisy and perturbing? Nothing new under the sky. These NO little bastards are all mornings visiting me in the South of Iceland, next to Hvolsvöllur. They look like big bearer of ominous tidings, conspiring against me in the top of the roof. If somebody tell you

Départ dans un mois / departure in a month

Aujourd'hui dans un mois, le 21 mai, je pars pour l'Islande, je souhaite sur place faire un reportage photo sur les voyageurs du monde qui croiseront mon chemin, alors si tu prévois d'aller en Islande entre le mois de mai et octobre et que tu souhaite participer à mon projet alors contacte moi par message ! The 21 of may I'm leaving for Island, I would like to do a photo reportage about travellers of the world I can meet on Island, so if you plan to go to Iceland from may to october, or during this period, contact me !

Iceland trip 1, preparation

During a diving holiday in Egypt I got a text-message from my wife Ditta next year (2016) summer we go to Iceland ". This was November 2015; back home I joined in the preparation she had already started. December 2015 I tried booking a ferry from Hirtshals Denmark to Iceland, as the ferry. It didn’t work it said no place available. After a call I still got a ferry booking. From now on things got serious. Ditta was preparing our own road book, with everything she could find on the net. I started watching almost every available YouTube film on river crossing on Iceland. W

Iceland in 3 weeks

Just to give you an impression what my next blogs will be about , I made a short compilation of the films I made during our Iceland trip. We left from home 4 July to take the ferry from Hitshals to Seydisfjordur on the 7TH July and spend 3 weeks traveling Iceland in our 4x4 Toyota Hilux with a “Dutchcamper” unit. We started on the ring road going North and West, to the Westfjords. Because we did not have enough time we skipped the Reykjavik area. From Jökulsárlón, we turned back and continued over the highland routes. The 28th July we took the ferr

Day 1 of 3 week Iceland trip

The Ferry trip from Denmark to Iceland was comfortable, 2 relaxing days. We passed close by the Shetland Islands and made a short stop at the Faroe islands. We arrived in the morning at Seydisfjordur and were lucky to leave the boat with the first vehicles. We drove to Egilstadir to do some shopping. And as we are used to buying water bottles in southern Europe, we did so here. As we left the shop a local man told us “ buying water in Iceland is like buying sunshine in Spain” This was the last water we bought. We took road 1 Direction West, and made a sma

Day 2 & 3 of 3 week Iceland trip

Follow me and my wife on a 3 week trip of Iceland! Day 2 in Iceland From Ásbyrgi we went en route to Reykjahlið. (159 km) It was a very cold and wet day. At Húsavík we visited the Whale Museum. It gave a great explanation of all the different types of whales and the history of Whaling on Iceland. In 2006 Iceland resumed Commercial whaling, mainly exported to Japan. The toxin rate of whale meat is high, especially Dioxine. Historically Whaling was important for Iceland, but I am strongly against the killing of whales. Today mostly foreign visi

Day 4 of 3 week Iceland trip

Follow my wife and me on a 3-week trip of Iceland. Day 4 in Iceland: From Hjalteyri to Siglufjörður (59 km) The first dive was in the North in the Eyjafjord, near Hjalteyri. There you will find underwater "White Smokers". This is the only place in the world where this "White Smokers" can be seen as a sport diver as other locations in the world are situated at a depth ranging from 1000 to 8000 meters. Via the Internet I had contacted Strytandive.is. Erlendur Borgason responded to our message, and we arranged to dive, the date still sev

Day 5 of 3 week Iceland trip

Follow my wife and me on a 3-week trip of Iceland. Day 5 in Iceland: From Siglufjörður to Hvammstangi (277 km). See also: Day 4 of 3 week Iceland trip See also: Day 2 & 3 of 3 week Iceland trip See also: Day 1 of 3 week Iceland trip At night the sunset and sunrise, it did not get any darker at night in the north of Iceland. The landscape was impressive again. We stopped at Grafarkirkja, a nice old wooden church, the only other visitors had just left. And we had the place for ourselves, as often the case in Iceland. We enjoyed the birds singi

Day 6 of 3 week Iceland trip

Follow my wife and me on a 3-week trip of Iceland. Day 6 in Iceland from Hvammstangi to Ísafjörður (367 km). Today we had to do some shopping again, the supermarket was well stocked. See also: Day 5 of 3 week Iceland trip In all the travel guides the West Fjords are mentioned because of beauty and tranquillity. This is absolutely true. We had one handicap, I had arranged to go diving again and I needed to keep to our travel scheme. Luckily in the beginning of July the sun, in northern Iceland, is up nearly 24/7. We made several stops on the way

Day 7 of 3 week Iceland trip, most dangerous road on Iceland

Follow my wife and me on a 3-week trip of Iceland. Day 7 in Iceland: From Ísafjörður to Flókalundur (216 km). In the evening my wife read to me about route 622 in our Dutch travel-guide. “The road they forgot to add the F. If you have a Jeep, 4x4 experience, time and steel nerves, It is possible to drive the track from Þingeyri via Svalgahamar, Lokinhamar and Alftamyri.” (Willem van Blijderveen) She knew immediately this was a mistake, I would want to go there. Route 622 can be found on Internet as one of the most dangerous roads in the world

The wonderful and amazing experiences

The trip in Iceland is very interesting. The driver and guide pick up us on time and start our trip. We walk the glacier, explore the ice cave, watch the waterfall and enjoy the tasty local food.

Film Scouting!

Can't wait to scout and film Iceland with Tasha!

Day 8 of 3 week Iceland trip, fox and puffins

Follow my wife and me on a 3-week trip of Iceland. Day 8 in Iceland: From Flókalundur to Bjarkalundur (335km). As we left in the morning there were even less cars on the road than usually. In the distance I saw an animal crossing the road, and as we moved closer (very slowly) I noticed it was an Arctic fox. We managed one picture before it went hiding again. At Látrabjarg as we parked we saw some people lying on the ground near the cliff edge. As we came close we noticed the Puffins, this was our first time ever. It was quite an experience. Carefully we in

Day 9 of 3 week Iceland trip

Follow my wife and me on a 3-week trip of Iceland. Day 9 in Iceland From Bjarkalundur to Borgarnes (327km). For me it was obvious, just drive and do the extra mileage and make a few less stops on our way. Road 60 was not very exciting and so was the first stretch of road 54, this made my aim for Snæfellsnes easier to achieve. And round lunchtime we drove gravel road 570 to Snæfellsjökull. Close to the Glacier we made our lunch stop. After lunch we continued the road close to the glacier to the south side of the peninsula. Back on to road 54. The mo

3days trips to jokulsarlon ice cave, with golden Circle,Glacier Hiking

i am so sorry to late to write this blog,I've joined the tour of 3days , the name of my tourist guide is Sveinbjorn Sigurosson, he is very nice . he is the bus driver too, he show me the face of iceland, it is a trip. 很高興參加了這個團，這個團大多數都是接中港澳台的遊客，而且可用中文通過電郵提前詢問，對於像我英文不太好、又不能自駕遊、又想去冰島的朋友，就很適合了，不過有一點接送我們的導遊是全英的。我參加的是三日兩夜團，主要去藍冰島，爬冰山，黃金圈噴泉，整個旅程都很好，導遊風趣，他的名字叫Sveinbjorn Sigurosson，而且不強迫消費，當然都無咩消費景點，哈，但當地的價格真心很貴. 最失望就是藍冰同，只是在洞口看看，甚麼深入探索是沒有的，最難忘就是爬冰山，見冰川，真的一試難忘，再試投降。 PS.接我的導遊公司是好似叫 aurora hunting,反正不是叫GUIDE TO ICELAND,估算是由後者接團再分配給前者公司吧，不過整體沒有影響，純粹寫感想啫。

Day 10 of 3 week Iceland trip

Follow my wife and me on a 3-week trip of Iceland. Day 10 in Iceland From Borgarnes to 177 km). Today we were going to visit some famous sites. First we drove to Reykholt, well known because of Snorri Sturluson, writer, politician and judge. There was a beautiful little chapel. In 2001 it had been restored. We had lunch on the riverbanks of Reykjadalsá. We continued to Surtshellir, some old lava tunnels that stretch out for miles. It is advised to have a torch per person and a helmet, or at least a cap, to give some protection against falling rocks. I went in with

Day 17 of 3 week Iceland trip to Eyjafjallajökull and a Tire problem to solve

Follow my wife and me on a 3-week trip of Iceland. Day 17 in Iceland: From Vík í Mýrdal to Árnes (208km) We set off in the hope to see puffins at Dyrhólaey, this area of Iceland is busy with tourists. There was a wire and warning shield not to go too close to the rock edge and to give the birds some peace. A pity that some young Americans could not read English. In Iceland, there are no guards to protect sensitive nature; it is left up to common sense. This is why some Icelandic people fear that the amount of tourists could destroy

Day 18 of 3 week Iceland trip, F 26 Sprengisandur

Follow my wife and me on a 3-week trip of Iceland. Day 18 in Iceland: From Árnes to Nýidalur (218km) A beautiful day again, a perfect day for the F26 to Nýidalur. I decided to top up Diesel and start with a full tank. We had no spare diesel tank. At Hrauneyjalón diesel was out. I left it at that we had only driven approximately 70km since I last filled. This proved to be a risky choice, at 40 km before the next fuel station at Reykjahlið the diesel warning light came on, I just managed to reach the fuel station. From Hrauneyjalón we

Perfect Ice Cream Pit Stops in Iceland

Seems silly, but who doesn't love ice cream, even if it's freezing outside? Take a ride around the country to discover great places for desserts and sweet treats. Actually, you don’t even have to leave Reykjavik for wonderful flavors and intense sundaes to satisfy any sweet tooth. And sure, be brave while ordering ice cream over the winter, but the real fun starts when chomping on a waffle cone when the summer sun is out. No matter where you roam in Iceland there’s going to be countless options for ice cream lovers and frozen dessert delights. Some farms make items from

7 Must Do Adventure Activities in Iceland

Iceland is an adventure lovers paradise. There are endless possibilities for adventures in every corner of the island from rafting to snorkeling to glacier hiking or even whale watching; there is an adventure tour for everyone. We haven’t had a chance to experience every adventure activity throughout the country, but we have been able to sample a variety of experiences that have left us craving more of this small island nation in the north. Here are seven adventure activities in Iceland that we feel are a must to check out on your next trip to Iceland! Glacier Hiking and Ice Climbing M

5 Road Trips to Take in Iceland

Iceland is made for road tripping adventures. With its easy to navigate roads and scenery packed landscapes, you will find yourself wanting to stop every few minutes for one spectacular sight after the next. There are several options for car rentals when planning a self drive road trip in Iceland. If you are planning on sticking to the main roads, a regular car rental of an economy, compact, mid-sized or full-sized car would be sufficient. However, if you are looking to venture off on the F-roads, such as those in the Highlands, you would want a 4x4 vehicle that can handle rough r

Historic Spots in Reykjavík That You Probably Don't Know About

Reykjavík is studded with monuments and art pieces that either commemorate founders and leaders, or important events in Iceland. Despite this, unless you're sightseeing with a historian or a knowledgeable local, it’s easy to miss the less popular (but totally worth it) historical sights. So to broaden your knowledge of Iceland's history and culture, discover the historic spots in town that you probably have never heard of. See also: History of Iceland Arnarholl Hill & Statue of Ingolfur Arnarson Image via Fli

Beating the Chill in Iceland

“They say if you don’t like the weather, just wait fifteen minutes”. Never have truer words been uttered. I’m not going to lie to you, I spent a lot of my time in Iceland with a face like this: Having just been soaked by the warmth of the geothermal geysers, this is me at the more pleasant end of the scale that represented the times I fell victim to nature during my stay. In a country where sheet snow can turn to piercing blue skies quicker than you can learn to spell Reykjavik, knowing best how to handle the weather is all part of the acclimatization

Ethics for Exciting Icelandic Horses Interaction

Forget the volcanoes, black sand beaches and towering glaciers – I wanted to see the horses in Iceland! As soon as I landed in Reykjavik, I kept my eyes peeled for these plucky little loves on four legs. Icelandic horses are known for being an agreeable, friendly and warm breed that can survive all elements and get along great with humans. They live long due to the lack of diseases they are susceptible to in Iceland, and no other horses are allowed to be imported (or exported) from the island nation. This keeps the breed pure, strong and essential to the Icelandic way of life. So wher

Coffee Shops To Satisfy Your Coffee Fix in Reykjavík

It's no secret that skyr, hot dogs (pylsur) and Myrkvi (porter) are Icelandic staples. But did you know that coffee is also at the top of the list? The average Icelander consumes five cups of coffee a month. This makes Icelanders the third largest coffee consumers per capita in the world! Now if you're wondering where you can find stellar coffee in Reykjavík, you’ll be happy to know that there's a coffee shop on almost every street. So if you’re looking for high-quality brews and charming cafés in Reykjavík, here are a few places worth checking o

Etching Iceland onto the Solo Backpacker's Map

Those of you who have traveled across Europe - whether that be via the thrill of Interrailing or the spontaneity of backpacking - will know all too well that Iceland isn’t exactly en route to, well, anywhere. Of course being absent from the backpacker’s classic route and instead slap-bang in the middle of North Atlantic Ocean far away from much of the mainland has its advantages; cleaner waters, less-densely populated areas, unspoiled natural beauty and perhaps most alluring of all for us Europeans, it’s about as far away from Europe’s dramas (Brexit negotiations, avoc

Day 16 of 3 Week Iceland Trip

Follow my wife and me on a 3-week trip of Iceland. Day 16 in Iceland: From Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Vík í Mýrdal (184km) Follow my wife and me on a 3-week trip of Iceland. Today we went to see the Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon; we walked to the top and back. At present Renault and Peugeot are advertising their cars in The Netherlands with Iceland images, this was one of the sites. We continued the F206 to Lakagígar in Iceland's highlands, a long route through the old lava fields and past many craters and pseudo craters. In

Why Iceland is Much More than a Stopover

What once seemed a wild, untouchable destination has now become one of the most popular vacation spots in the world. In 2016 alone, 1.7 million people visited Iceland, a 40 percent increase since the previous year. Tourism has been a great source of economic growth, and it doesn’t appear that it will slow down anytime soon. While interest in the island and its unearthly landscapes are soaring, the question still begs: How many people are really getting to know the destination and its people’s culture? I’d wanted to visit Iceland for almost two decades before I actually

Highlights of Reykjavik

Reykjavík, which is located in south west Iceland is the countries capital and largest city, with around 123 300 inhabitants living in the city centre. It is the place that most people think of when Iceland is mentioned and is the centre of all cultural, economic and governmental activity. It is also considered one of cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world, possible reasons why it is also an extremely popular tourist hotspot. Reykjavik, Iceland. Credit: eatsleeplovetravel.com The majority of Reykjavík located on a peninsula by the sea, however, it d

Hitchhiking Iceland

So you’ve never hitchhiked before, and you’ve come across this wild article with some crazy woman telling you to stick out your thumb to get around the magical land known as Iceland. I’m sure you’re wondering – what on earth is this chick on? I promise you, hitchhiking Iceland will be the best decision you ever make. You’ll get to know locals who recommend hidden gems, as you fumble your way along attempting to pronounce the amazing town names in order to remember them (of course, you’ll inevitably have all the names written down by your new friends

How to Pack for Your Iceland Outdoor Adventures

Dressing in layers is important in Iceland! Packing for Iceland is probably going to be the most stressful part of your trip. The weather in Iceland can be unpredictable. Even in the height of the summer, you can get cold temperatures and rain. It’s not uncommon to have sun, rain, snow, and wind all in the matter of hours in Iceland. If you’re from New England like me, you won’t find the temperatures to be as cold even in the dead of winter, but if you’re from Florida or Italy, you better bring extra socks and mittens. Despite the unpredictable weather, Icelan

Meet Iceland’s Famous Four-Legged Resident: The Icelandic Horse

Iceland’s green landscape is dotted with thousands of sheep and furry horses. No bigger than a large pony, the Icelandic Horse is a unique breed that came to the island nation of Iceland with the first settlers from Norway over 1100 years ago. Due to its isolation, the breed is one of the purest in the world. Header picture: Icelandic Horses nuzzling in the pasture (Source: Katelyn Michaud) About the Icelandic Horse Iceland is home to over 80,000 horses, which is impressive for a country with only 334,000 people. Bred for both riding and companionship, many Icelanders own at le

How to Pack for a Week in Iceland With Just a Carry-on

Discount airfares to Iceland seem to be popping up more and more, making it much more affordable for people to travel to this incredible country. Of course, those low fares often come with a catch. Discount airfares generally come with extreme baggage restrictions, so travelers that want to keep their costs low will be forced to pack everything they need in just their carry-on luggage. When I saw a super cheap fare to Iceland on WOW Air, I jumped on it. I, admittedly, did very little research and simply made an impulse buy. I later paid for my spontaneity, but I was still able to fly to Icela

Five Top Things To Do in Vík í Mýrdal

Many people when they think of Iceland, automatically think of the capital city Reykjavik. Whilst Reykjavik is an extremely cool place to visit and somewhere you should visit whilst in Iceland, there are so many other amazing places on the island that need to be seen and explored, especially Vík í Mýrdal which is the southernmost sea front village in Iceland. There is absolutely no doubt that the Land of Fire and Ice is stunning and people flock to see its natural beauty for themselves throughout the year in their masses. Vík í Mýrdal can certainly

6 Towns You Need To Visit In Iceland

There are a number of small towns in Iceland you need to visit. When I first started planning our trip to Iceland it was really hard to actually narrow it down. While the country itself has seen an influx in tourism recently, there still wasn't a lot out there in terms of itinerary ideas outside of the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. Thankfully Guide to Iceland has some good itinerary suggestions, and their team can provide great travel information. I think the biggest advice I would have when picking the towns in Iceland you want to visit is to research what kind of activities and a

How To Visit Askja in the Highlands

Iceland is well known for its countless beautiful sights that are easily accessible along the Ring Road. The Ring Road circles all around Iceland, leaving the highlands (or central region of the country) mostly untouched. In fact, there’s barely any development in the highlands, which makes it the perfect place to explore some of the most unspoiled landscapes you’ll ever see. Among these landscapes is the famous Askja Caldera in the Dyngjufjoll Mountains – located on the northern side of the Vatnajökull National Park. Askja is a 50 square kilometers subsidence cauldron

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