Over the years, we have written about Iceland’s hidden places, volcanic landscapes, hot rivers, road trips, glaciers, geothermal wonders, local legends, hiking advice (check out the absolutely fantastic Skogar to Thorsmork hike), as well as beautiful, bohemian hostels around the country that almost match its scenery. Even after several visits…
The Icelandic Ring Road (Route 1) is probably the best way to experience Iceland, if you have a limited amount of time: waterfalls crashing over cliffs, glaciers melting into lagoons, volcanic deserts, mossy lava fields, and steaming geothermal areas.This 7-day itinerary is designed to help you make the most of…
Why South Coast Iceland? Iceland has a mind-blowing landscape, which offers plenty of opportunities for exploring. “Europe’s open-air adventure park” is known to push limits and make people rethink their notion of a “comfortable escape”. Although the country is beautiful all around, the South Coast is more accessible and generally…
As you start going south from Reykjavik, the small Icelandic town of Hveragerði should be your first stop. Aside from the famous greenhouses where even bananas are grown (!), the place is know for its high geothermal activity. Probably the most striking “feature” of this hidden gem is the river that…
