Iceland is full of treasures to explore, from the Westfjords to the Golden Circle to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The north in Iceland is no exception. If you have the opportunity to venture there, you’ll enjoy a wide range of incredible sites in any season. Whether you have a few days or a month to explore, this is everything you’ll want […]
Read moreA travel story by Rita Kulesovaite from Once Upon My Travel. Iceland is wildly rugged and incredibly beautiful. Its ever-changing landscape includes some of the country’s biggest volcanoes, glaciers, and most iconic waterfalls. It was simply out of this world and blew my mind! I did a solo 4-day road trip around the Golden Circle and the […]
Read moreWhen visiting Iceland, one of the best and easiest adventures out of Reykjavik is the Golden Circle tour. This extensive loop takes you to some of the most beautiful sites in the Southwestern areas of Iceland. Indeed, this is all while staying on easy-to-drive roads through a safe and clean country. The views are magnificent […]
Read moreThe Icelandic Westfjords’ beauty lies in its strange balance of rugged drama and quiet calm. This wild peninsula — separated by an isthmus from the mainland — is studded with nature at her most intense. Mountains, fjords, waterfalls, beaches, wildlife, and a third of the coastland in Iceland. But despite the dramatic nature of the landscape, the Westfjords maintain […]
Read moreWhat to do in Reykjavik? What are the top Local things to do in Reykjavik, Iceland and what is unique about the locals here? Welcome to Reykjavik! If you are on your way to our beautiful Northernmost capital in the world, these might be the questions you have in mind: “What should I do in […]
Read moreIceland has a reputation for being expensive, at present, it is currently ranked as the third most expensive country to live in. But with the draw of cheap flights and some of the most beautiful and obscure landscapes in the world, Iceland is hard to resist. While a visit to Iceland may not be as […]
Read moreYou are in Iceland, and you just sat down in your comfortable rental car. Ahead are days of unbelievable exploration: Waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, volcanoes and everything there in between. But aren’t you forgetting something? Yup! For every real road trip in Iceland, you need fantastic Icelandic snacks! Something to munch on during your […]
Read moreBeing Vegan in Iceland is not as hard as you might think, the selection of vegan options in grocery stores might not be as diverse as you are used to at home but Krónan has the best variety of vegan-friendly food of all grocery stores. In Reykjavík, the amount of restaurants that offer Vegan dishes […]
Read moreAh, welcome November! It is finally winter!. This post is written on Sunday, November 4th. I have just returned from an awesome Iceland road trip and I am already in my warm bed – recovering from the freezing cold Icelandic winter. The snow is here, so its time for some great tips for driving in […]
Read moreIn Western Iceland, around two hours outside of Reykjavik, you’ll find the breathtaking Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The site of a National Park that holds Snaefellsjokull glacier, this small yet incredibly diverse peninsula bursts with life and wonder. From volcanoes to glaciers; from black sand beaches to golden sand beaches; from quaint fishing villages to dramatic and wild craters, there […]
Read more