Vík is the southern most village in the country of Iceland, 180 km east of Reykjavik. It is a must-see when you are driving on the Ring Road. There are 3 main attractions when you are in Vík: Dyrhólaey – a nesting ground for many species of birds and a good place to see Reynisdrangar, the basalt sea stacks that were once … [More…]
International travel can be expensive, but there are ways to save money if you are smart about how you travel. Here are some tips to avoid common international expenses such as transaction fees and roaming fees. International Travel Tip #1: Use a credit card with no foreign transaction fee Before you go abroad make sure you … [More…]
While 6 days is not a lot of time to cover all the beautiful sights in the country, it is a decent length of time to get a pretty good idea of what Iceland has to offer. Here is what my friend and I did in our 6 full days in Iceland. Day 1: Arrival at KEF We landed at KEF … [More…]
Jökulsárlón is my favorite place in Iceland. Jökulsárlón is a large glacier lagoon created from Breiðamerkurjökull (an outlet of the Vatnajökull glacier), as a result of the warming climate. Take in the magnificent views of giant icebergs that have broken off from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. I signed up for the “zodiac tour” with Glacier Lagoon, and they … [More…]
…Continued from Top 10 Things You MUST Do In Iceland (Part 1) #5 Pack a picnic and enjoy it at waterfalls Besides Gullfoss at the Golden Circle, Iceland has many famous and beautiful waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. At Seljalandsfoss, you can even walk behind the waterfall, which is something I have never done before, so this is … [More…]
You booked your trip to Iceland – hurray! Now what? Iceland’s diverse landscape offers something for everybody, and there are so many things you can do during your visit. Start planning your trip with a list of Top 10 Things You Must Do in Iceland! #1 Travel the Golden Circle Even if you don’t have much time in Iceland, this … [More…]
Besides the obvious travel items, here are a few essential items that you may not think about when packing for your trip to Iceland. Hiking Boots You may not be planning hard core hiking activities for your trip to Iceland, but you will still need a good pair of waterproof hiking boots. I packed a pair of … [More…]
Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa that is one of the most visited places in Iceland. It is very close to the airport, so many people visit either after arrival or right before they leave. While it is “touristy” it is a pretty unique experience that is worth trying out. While you are there be … [More…]
On my recent travels to Iceland I was really impressed with the country’s natural beauty. From the volcanic formations to the waterfalls and natural geysers, Iceland has a diverse and unique landscape that is out of this world. It is no wonder TV and movie producers have picked Iceland for their filming locations (e.g., Game of Thrones, Batman … [More…]