Iceland, the land of fire and ice, has plenty of natural hot baths to enjoy thanks to its location over vast reservoirs of naturally heated water. Iceland’s geothermal pools and natural hot springs can be enjoyed year round no matter what the weather. Many of these natural baths are located in stunningly beautiful areas. The...Read More

Packing for a trip to Iceland is not like packing for other trips. Depending on the season, your travel bag will probably include things that you might not take on other trips. Read on to discover the essential travel accessories for Iceland. Mini Daypack A mini daypack can come in very handy on a trip...Read More

Iceland is not warm. The clue is in the name. So packing right is crucial to make sure your enjoyment on our fair island is not diminished by the cold. We have a saying here: There is no such thing as bad weather – only improper clothing. And there’s a lot of truth in that....Read More

The Northern Lights are pretty cool. Like big, bright curtains dancing in the sky. I grew up watching them, and they still fill me with wonder every single time. I totally get why some people travel all the way to our little country at the edge of the world to see them. But they can...Read More

Anywhere you travel there are always things you need to avoid. Depending on where you go, there are different concerns and things to watch out for. Iceland is, of course, no exception. So here is a list of a few things to avoid in Iceland.Read More

The craft beer movement has exploded in Iceland in the past decade. We’ve gone from having one or two craft breweries to having over 20 of them. The quality has skyrocketed at the same time, and of course the number of craft bars has shot up at the same time. Icelandic beer is now world...Read More

Reykjavik has a wealth of great restaurants. There are places to suit all tastes and preferences. This list is for those who want to have a real culinary adventure. This is not the list for people who want to save money when they go out. I’ve written a different list for that. This list is...Read More

We all need to eat. Even when we are on vacation. It is of course cheaper if you shop at some of the cheaper supermarkets and cook for yourself. But sometimes we want to treat ourselves, right? I mean, what are vacations for? Restaurants in Iceland can get pretty expensive though. But fear not –...Read More

Let’s not beat around the bush here. Iceland tends to be pricy for visitors. The currency is problematic, and the cost of many things are very high because most things need to be imported. So your Iceland vacation can very quickly get pretty expensive. But please don’t let that stop you from visiting us. There...Read More