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…
A land where fire and ice coexist, majestic glaciers stand side by side with spewing geysers, and ancient folklore blends seamlessly with modern culture—that’s the enchanting Iceland. This post is a small traveler’s guide to unlocking its wonders. Let’s go on an epic journey through the heart of this extraordinary…
Why Should You Stay In an Icelandic Hostel? As you may have noticed from your research so far, Iceland is expensive. Which is mainly why hostels are a good choice when traveling here. Their benefits? Hostels in Iceland are family-friendly, couple-friendly and usually have common spaces where friends can gather.…
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…
Utopia Arkitekter designed a prototype for a trekking cabin in Iceland, able to withstand extreme weather conditions. The small hut is dubbed Skýli (Icelandic for “shelter”) and the designers say it is meant to be easily transported to remote locations along some of the most famous trekking trails on Iceland. “Our…
It often happens that one adventure triggers the next. We were hiking the outlandish volcano formations in Westman Islands, Iceland, when this lovely Czech-Swedish couple told us about the Skogar to Thorsmork hike, “the best they ever did”. We knew them enough to trust their nature skills and mountain tastes,…
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…
We found this interesting time lapse video of Aurora Borealis as seen from Reykjavik, Iceland. You are looking of 60 consecutive minutes of shots which were compressed into about 30 seconds. Check out the movie below for more technical characteristics. This movie is not as spectacular as it is… real…
With lower prices, fewer crowds, and landscapes that look like they were painted by nature itself, fall is a great time for travel. Whether you’re craving a cozy weekend getaway or a bucket-list-worthy journey, here are 10 ways to keep the wanderlust burning well into autumn. 1. Chase the Harvest…
When we’re planning to travel, the vast majority of us make plans for the summer months. After all, they’re called ‘summer vacations’ for a reason. But summer-specific travel also has its downsides in the form of endless queues and potentially unbearable heat. That’s why, while it may mean shirking tradition,…
