The thing about Iceland is that it’s so diverse. Yes, you’ve got all the incredible nature, awe-inspiring vistas and the Blue Lagoon – but there’s so much more to Iceland than just it’s gorgeous natural landscapes. There really is a whole heap of the best towns in Iceland… all with their own heritage, stories and … Continue Reading
At first thought, Iceland may not seem like an ideal place to go wandering off on a hike, especially in the throes of winter! But this is the thing with Iceland – the weather isn’t nearly as extreme as you’d think. Hiking in Iceland is something you can do almost all year round and some of … Continue Reading
There are literally so many things to do in Iceland, I mean, it’s a country that’s so gorgeous and so incredibly beautiful. Let’s be honest, though, Iceland is a country that needs little introduction, it seems like everyone and their cat is talking about how amazing this country is… and it’s easy to see why. … Continue Reading
Scandinavian food is delicious but also it’s an incredible region of Europe to visit! It doesn’t matter if you’re visiting Norway, Sweden, Denmark or countries like the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Finland – there’s a whole heap of incredible things to see do, and of course, gobble down! Of course, with everyone vying for the enviable … Continue Reading
Iceland is a beautiful country to visit and one of the most unique when it comes to things to see and do! A first-time visit to Iceland is an exciting prospect, with lots to plan, see and not forgetting eat! The whole country is as diverse as you can imagine, with volcanic activity, thermal pools, … Continue Reading
There’s something so incredible about visiting the Nordic Countries, I’m not sure if it’s the crisp air, stunning scenery, delicious food or just the cute and colourful little towns but I always leave them with a deep longing to return. The best part about these countries though is that there’s such a diversity in scenery and landscape here … Continue Reading
Iceland is a pretty cool place and not just in the temperate sense… *ba-dum-ching* 😉 …cheesy (and terrible) dad jokes aside, Iceland is one of the best places to discover an unspoilt nature and breathtaking beauty that is unrivalled across the world! Any trip to Iceland is almost always going to be exciting… where else can … Continue Reading
Iceland is one of the most breathtaking countries to explore in, dare I say it, all the world! Its dramatic landscape gives us travellers some of the best opportunities to discover how unique and stunningly beautiful our world truly is! There are so many once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you should have whilst visiting Iceland, from; the magnificent glacial waterfalls that … Continue Reading
Thinking of visiting Iceland? One thing’s for sure – you won’t be disappointed! This beautiful island country is one of the very best places to discover a natural beauty unlike anywhere else in the world. Where in the world can you see geothermal geysers, the northern lights and icebergs all in one place! Creating the … Continue Reading
A trip to Iceland is almost incomplete without a visit to it’s capital city, Reykjavik and to be honest, you’re probably going to be flying into the airport nearby anyway so you might as well pop into the city. Iceland’s many natural wonders attract visitors throughout the year but Reykjavik is easily one of the … Continue Reading
Iceland is the dream destination of pretty much every traveller I’ve spoken to. Having visited Iceland twice now for week-long spells, it’s safe to say that I totally understand why. The landscape is so amazing, dramatic and unlike anywhere else in the world, the people are friendly, it’s safe and the food is pretty fantastic too! … Continue Reading
Personally, I’m more of a summer kinda guy but the best thing to do with any season, regardless of personal preference, is always to make the most of it. This is no more true than during winter. In summer, get outside, have as many alfresco lunches as you dare and spent many lazy weekends napping … Continue Reading
Iceland is one of those amazing countries that capture the imagination of visitors from all across the globe. Its rich heritage, dramatic volcanic landscape of hot springs, geysers, black sandy beaches and, of course, its friendly people make Iceland the perfect country to explore. How To Get Around One thing that stood out to me … Continue Reading
First things first, make a booking with Special Tours! They’re pretty much the top people you can go with in Iceland and they’re uber-helpful and so friendly too! Our whale watching tour was originally meant to happen on the day after we arrived in Iceland but there was a storm and all whale watching tours … Continue Reading
