Geothermal areas are widespread in Iceland. No wonder, really: the country sits right on the rift between the North American and Eurasian continental plates and, on top of that, directly above a huge magma plume. There are only a few places in the world where you can get as close to the inside of […]
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Iceland packing list
You want to travel to Iceland and not forget anything? Then the Iceland packing list is made for you. Especially because I made it just for you! 🙂 On the next pages, I want to put together a comprehensive packing list and give you tips and tricks for your trip to Iceland. Personally, I always […]
Iceland waterfalls
Waterfalls in Iceland… If there is something the small country in the north has vast amounts of, it’s waterfalls. Wikipedia lists some 50+ of them but I am pretty sure, there are a lot more… In the following article, we want to give a comprehensive overview of the waterfalls in Iceland to help you make […]
Iceland hot springs, hot pots, swimming ...
Iceland has vast amounts of natural hot springs, pools and hotpots, swimming pools and spas. The geothermal activity in the country is so high, that most areas in the country can source the hot water directly from the ground and thus it’s quite easy to supply pools with hot water as well. In this article, […]
Iceland best time to visit
The best time to visit Iceland? For me, it’s May. You could stop reading this article now, but maybe you should find out why… 😉 The best time for road trips in Iceland There are several time slots that may be perfect for road trips in Iceland, and those are either early- or late summer […]
Sightseeing
Icelands Ring Road is well equipped with tourist features, landmarks and all other kinds of points of interest. Waterfalls, glacial lagoons, black sand beaches and bizarre lava fields are just a few of the amazing spots to see on Icelands number one road. The attractions include beautiful small towns and fascinating landscapes. Some of them […]
The right rental car for any season in I...
I will be traveling in Iceland in {month} and I am wondering what car to rent? This is the most common question I have been asked since the inception of this website, and therefore, I would like to summarize the answer(s) to give you some help in selecting the optimal rental car! I want to […]
Lava Center in Iceland: Volcanoes, Earth...
The Lava Center in Iceland tells the story of the youngest landmass in the world, at least of this size. It only came into being around 15 million years ago, when the North American and Eurasian continental plates began drifting apart. The island is covered with volcanoes and geothermal areas, and magma regularly finds […]
Helicopter Tour over Iceland – A First-H
An entry that had been on my bucket list for a long time: flying over Iceland in a helicopter. I had watched the choppers fly over Þingvellir countless times while I was working there, and since I went skydiving in California years ago, I knew what the view from up there is like. Before […]
Reykjavík in the Rain: What to Do in Ice
Reykjavík isn’t always sunny. In fact, it’s rainy more often than not. That’s exactly how it was on my last visit in October 2017: a thick blanket of clouds hung over the city, which didn’t exactly invite a leisurely stroll around town. So I needed an indoor alternative — or better yet, several of […]