Welcome back to part two of the best places to stop in southern Iceland during your trip around the Ring Road! Like I said in the previous article, there are a multitude of stops to choose from when it comes to traveling the Ring Road in Iceland. And southern Iceland is no exception. Let us take a look at...
Trying to find the perfect backpack can make you feel like you're stuck pushing a boulder up a hill for eternity. I have struggled with this for years. My current backpack collection is slightly shameful and embarrassing due to the sheer size. Buying backpacks is arguably my greatest vice. Daypacks for urban environments, packs of varying sizes for camping,...
Glaciers, ice caves, and black sand beaches seem to get all the attention here in Iceland. While waterfalls don’t entirely fall by the wayside, they undoubtedly don’t receive the attention they deserve. Waterfalls in Iceland can range from the utterly serene to the massively powerful. I prefer to stray away from rapids like Dettifoss, which resides in the latter...
Thousands of people travel to Iceland every year to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle that are the waterfalls that dominate the countryside. Waterfalls are unique in that they captivate the mind. There is something naturally visceral and tantalizing about watching them. Iceland is known as the Land of Fire and Ice, but it could also be called the land of...
Just a stone's throw from Vatnajökull National Park lies what many Icelanders call "the Crown Jewel of Iceland," Jökulsárlón Lagoon. With a country as geographically sensational as Iceland, it is hard to imagine its crown jewel as anything short of incredible. And Jökulsárlón lives up to its unofficial title. This bay of glaciers keeps thousands of visitors and tourists...
Iceland is a really cool place to take your kids. Their tiny eyes will light up when they see the immense power of the country’s waterfalls or the cool scenery in places like Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. And what’s better than taking your little ones whale watching? The gentle giants that roam the sub-arctic waters are unlike anything they’ve seen...
Iceland is the perfect country to take a road trip through. There are plenty of camping sites and hidden gems that require you to travel off the beaten path. Motorhomes and campervans are the most popular options for traveling through Iceland's incredible backcountry. You could rent a car and stay in a hotel along the way, but where is...
If you are looking to step up your Instagram game, visit Iceland. Don’t hesitate. Just buy the plane tickets and never look back. There are many reasons why Iceland is the most Instagrammable place in the world. It is nearly impossible to take a bad picture of Iceland. Heck, it's even hard to take a bad selfie (or as...
When planning a vacation to Iceland, there are certain things to keep in mind. The weather during each month will directly affect what you will pack. The average monthly temperature in Iceland is another consideration. And because Iceland is so far north, the number of daylight hours you will experience during your trip varies widely depending on what time...
Iceland is a place that has experienced an exponential growth in tourism over the last decade or so. It seems like nowadays everyone you know has either visited the country, has read about it or wants to go eventually. But this relatively recent tourism boom comes at a price. The country’s officials have begun creating measures to raise awareness...
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