‘Iceland’ Category
Top Things to Do in Iceland
I spent two weeks driving around Iceland last fall, and I can’t wait to go back (someday…) All these must sees can accessed by making a circular route on Highway 1, Iceland’s main highway, and this post is vaguely laid out in a clockwise fashion around the country. Without further ado: Check out Reykjavik Resist [...]
Living Large in Reykjavik
Live large in Reykjavik Iceland’s capitol is bursting at the seams with life and energy. A full day can easily be spent walking around without a plan. The View Situated on Iceland’s southeastern coastline, you’ll be treated to breathtaking glimpses across the bay as you explore the city. Don’t miss the view from the top [...]
The Icelandic Swimming Experience
Maybe it’s the always chilly arctic temperatures that make swimming in a warm, naturally heated pool so irresistible. And perhaps it’s the stunning views and pure, unpolluted northern air that’s prompted so many Icelanders to build those pools outside. I use the term “build” in a loose sense, as many Icelandic pools are nothing but [...]
Don’t Miss these Overlooked and Underrated Destinations
The Westfjords of Iceland The Westfjords are difficult to get to. The roads are windy, mountainous, often unpaved, and they seem to go on forever. As a result many travelers skip the area entirely. But if you enjoy stunning vistas, jaw dropping fjords, and getting off the beaten path, the extra time is well worth [...]
Road Tripping Iceland
Long hours were spent in the car during my 2 weeks worth of road tripping around Iceland. I never got bored, not once. Here’s why: The landscape changes quickly and for no apparent reason. One minute you’ll be driving through a frozen wasteland of nothingness, the next you’ll descend into a valley of lush, vibrant [...]
How You Can See the Northern Lights this Winter
You can look at all the pictures you want, but absolutely nothing compares to the awestruck feeling of standing under the aurora borealis yourself. I’ve seen the lights only a handful of times, but my sightings were always just a glimpse from an airplane flying northerly routes to Europe or Canada. My recent trip to Iceland [...]