Exploring Iceland- Ring Road (Southern Iceland)
Route 1, more famously known as Ring Road, is a national road that runs the entire circumference of the island country of Iceland. The total distance of the road is…
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Explore Iceland On Your Own
We cannot begin to tell you how incredible it was to explore Iceland on our own! We rented a Nissan Pathfinder from Geysir Car Rental and couldn’t have been happier…
Amateur’s Guide to Photographing the Northern Lights
Let me begin by stating that I am NOT a professional photographer. These images have not been altered other than straightening (frankly, because I do not know how)! I’m just…
Exploring Iceland- Glaciers, Ice Caves & Lagoons
Our Iceland trip, up to this point, had been pretty epic. We had no idea this day would take it to a whole new level! At first, we thought the…
Exploring Iceland- Downtown Reykjavik
The Sun Voyager (Icelandic: Sólfar) sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason is located by Sæbraut, by the sea in downtown Reykjavik. Not far from the Sun Voyager sculpture is the remarkable Harpa Concert Hall…
Exploring Iceland- The Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is a popular day trip from Iceland’s capital city of Reykjavik. This route covers about 186 miles (300 km), looping from Reykjavik into central Iceland and back. Þingvellir National Park is…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Self Drive – Do Your Own Tour with These 9 Stops
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula can be done in a day trip from Reykjavik, but prepare yourself for a long day! Get a good night’s sleep, charge your camera batteries, and get…
Lodging Options in Iceland
When considering lodging options in Iceland, it’s best to start booking months in advance. The summertime brings tourists in droves, so lodging options can fill up fast. Even in the…
Best Waterfalls in Iceland
The waterfalls in Iceland are plentiful! There are the famous ones that many have heard of and some only dream of seeing, then there are unnamed waterfalls throughout the country that…
A Day at the Blue Lagoon (Iceland)
The average traveler to Iceland usually starts or ends their holiday by taking a dip in the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa, located just 20 minutes from Keflavík International Airport. Soaking…
