The Ring Road in Iceland (Route 1)

Route 1, also known as the Ring Road, is the major highway in Iceland connecting most of the towns, including Reykjavík, the capital and onl...

Cycling in Iceland

If you are planning an adventurous cycling trip, Iceland is unique in many ways. It is safe to travel here if you are properly prepared and ...

Six waterfalls in southern Iceland

Gullfoss Gullfoss, the golden waterfall, is without a doubt the most famous waterfall in Iceland. Located on the famous Golden Circle where...

Iceland: The country of ice cream

Iceland is not only known for its glaciers ( Snæfellsjökull , Vatnajökull ), but also for its ice cream. In any season or weather situation,...

Hiking in Iceland. The beautiful Thórsmörk

Thórsmörk (or Þórsmörk ), a mountain ridge in southern Iceland is a beautiful area where you can thoroughly indulge in Icelandic nature. Enc...

Winter in Iceland

When? I first  discovered Iceland during the winter and I thought there was nothing more beautiful than Iceland in the snow ... After spendi...

Tips for travelling on a budget in Iceland

More and more people are booking flights to Iceland due to the attractive prices offered by airlines, however, once they get there they real...

Self-drive Iceland Trip Report 6 Days - Nov 2014

We went to Iceland in the early part of November, so I want to get this out now while all the details are still fresh. I also hope that the ...

Top 20 Things to Do in Lake Mývatn - Trip to Mývatn

Mývatn offers a unique natural environment. With large contrasts and small distances you can experience the most and the best that Iceland h...