This was already high up on my list of unique experiences in Iceland and regardless of the weather, we were intent on doing it. Turns out, the weather was indeed awful everywhere else but when we turned up the rather scenic drive to Hestheimar, the weather quite literally took a turn for the better. Yes, … Continue Reading
If you ever find yourself driving in Iceland, you will find that you will have to make many impromptu road stops just to take in the landscape and take in a few photos. Try as you might, no one can resist doing this and it is this very act that led the 4 of us … Continue Reading
After we left the Frost and Fire hotel, we headed straight for our next stop and a personal favourite of mine – Seljalandsfoss en-route to Hotel Skogafoss for lunch. Seljalandsfoss is the waterfall in Iceland where you can walk behind and I was excited to visit again. It’s safe to say Georgia was pretty fascinated … Continue Reading
Dyr-what now? I know – it’s quite a tongue twister, isn’t it? Dyrhólaey is a magnificent little spot with not much else around it but grand natural landscapes. It’s one of those places in Iceland that you never really hear people talk about and is sometimes considered as off the beaten track but is definitely … Continue Reading
A trip to Iceland is amazing in itself but seeing the Northern Lights is truly the perfect cherry on that cake! But more on that later on in this post… Now, long before arriving in Iceland, I was already looking forward to visiting Hotel Laki. This was for several reasons (including the promise of seeing … Continue Reading
The night after we saw the Northern Lights at Hotel Laki (which is an amazing place to stay and ideal to see the Northern Lights), we woke up bright and early for breakfast after which we promptly fell asleep again till lunchtime. In our defence, we’d been up till 6 am watching the Northern Lights … Continue Reading
This probably needs no introduction and is pretty much a staple of any trip to Iceland! We planned this for the tail end of our trip as it’s pretty close to the airport and it’s a nice way to relax after an activity-filled trip to Iceland. Here’s what we got up to when we visited … Continue Reading
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 were cancelled everywhere. This storm held out for several days and we rescheduled a few times but the guys at Special Tours were so nice and helpful on … Continue Reading
Iceland is one of those amazing countries to visit that’s totally filled with epic places to see. From the dramatic volcanic landscapes, incredible hiking routes, and gorgeous little towns to the tastiest restaurants; Iceland has loads to experience. Not only that but there is also a heap of stunning experiences to have in Iceland that you … Continue Reading
Iceland is a total dream country to visit, especially if you’re keen on the kind of trip that’s a little different from a beach or tropical holiday. That being said, it’s totally huge (much bigger than you might think)! So, I wanted to share our 1-week itinerary to visit Iceland that’ll help you along your … Continue Reading
Iceland is a totally stunning country to explore! This is especially true when you’re heading over to see all the best places that are dotted all across the country. That being said, the capital, Reykjavik also has a lovely charm, and is well worth visiting for a day (or two) whilst on a wider trip … Continue Reading
Thinking of visiting Iceland? Well, you’re in for a total treat! There’s a heap of incredible places to see across Iceland that I’m almost certain you’ll love. On top of that, there’s a shedload of natural places to visit in Iceland that are dotted all across the country. To be honest, for me at least, … 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 … Continue Reading
Any trip to Iceland is almost always going to be exciting! Honestly, the island is stunning and that’s why I wanted to share a map of Iceland’s best places to visit. Hopefully, this will help on your first visit to Iceland and help you see some of the top places in Iceland as you explore. … Continue Reading
