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…
Movies have the power to transport us to different places and times, but what if you could actually visit the iconic film sets that brought those stories to life? From the wizarding world of Harry Potter in the United Kingdom to the rugged landscapes of Mad Max in Australia, there…
There are many reasons why we travel: some of us are explores to the core and traveling gives us meaning. A few of us wish to escape, while a few others want to reconnect. Whatever the motivation, traveling to the worlds’ most distant corners has become a target that is…
While Fiji is best known for its postcard-perfect beaches and turquoise waters, there’s much more to this South Pacific nation than meets the eye. When it comes to extreme adventure, few destinations can match the beauty and thrills of Fiji. This South Pacific nation has everything from ziplining to hiking…
Unspoiled nature, joyful solitude and a sense of freedom- just some of the giveaways of the open road. If you’re a driving enthusiast, you’re constantly on the lookout for new places to explore. But where should you be going with your vehicle, exactly? In this post, we explore some of…
