Category: Iceland

Exciting Iceland travel stories from both fall and winter extended visits, plus helpful tips to inspire a visit to this beautiful country filled with waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, and more!

Not sure where to start with your planning?
Read all the details of our fall camper van road trip along Iceland’s Ring Road.

How Two Weeks of Van Life in Iceland Led to Full-Time RV Life

Have you ever been infected by an idea? It enters your brain and won't die no matter how much you try to smother it with other thoughts. A lot of people say they get bit by the travel bug and can't stop thinking about their desire to see new places. Renting a... Read more

4 Reasons Fall in Iceland is a Great Time to Visit

Visiting Iceland is always a good idea – with countless waterfalls, epic hiking, gorgeous glaciers, unique beaches, and let's not forget, the crazy geothermal activity (hello volcanoes & hot springs)! But, fall in Iceland is an extra special time. It has... Read more

Iceland Spas: Blue Lagoon vs. Myvatn Nature Baths

Iceland has become a very popular vacation destination in recent years and the reasons why are quite obvious if you have seen any pictures of this amazing place. While an adventure-lovers heaven, it is also famous for having some pretty epic spas. One of the most... Read more

East Iceland to Westfjords Road Trip Recap

After 4 days of running all around South Iceland, we were happy to take a more leisurely pace for our East Iceland and Westfjords road trip portion, while we enjoyed the sights along the way! There are so many unique things to do and places to see... Read more

Things to Do in & Around Reykjavik: From Reykjanes to Snæfellsnes Peninsula

On Day 10 of our trip, we awoke to an empty campsite in what felt like the middle of nowhere on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. But we were excited for a tour of Vatnshellir Cave in Snæfellsjökull National Park. And even more psyched to finally spend some time... Read more

Winding Through Iceland’s Westfjords to Látrabjarg Cliffs & Taking the Stykkishólmur Ferry

Some time after we fell asleep on Day 7 at the beautiful campground at Sæburg, we were awakened by strong wind and rain hitting our van. At one point I actually asked Buddy if he thought it could tip over. Luckily in the morning, we were still upright, although the... Read more

Myvatn & Akureyri: The Best of North Iceland

After not one but two trips to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (because we just couldn't bear to cut our time there short), we started on our way back to East Iceland. We had plans to grab lunch in the cute, little fishing town of Höfn before exploring the Lake Myvatn... Read more

4 Days in South Iceland Road Trip Recap

The entire island of Iceland is insanely gorgeous. But there is something extra special about South Iceland. Maybe because it is jam-packed with beauty at every turn. Or maybe because there is such a variety of unique experiences to be had. Either way, we could have... Read more

Iceland’s Glacier Lagoon, Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon & Other Scenic Hikes

On the fourth day of our Iceland road trip, we awoke in beautiful Kirkjubæjarklaustur still riding the high we got from Day 3. We couldn't wait to go explore and photograph Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. After a quick breakfast of microwaved oatmeal (an upgrade from our... Read more

South Iceland Black Sand Beaches Near Vik & Epic Hjörleifshöfði Hike

“We have to go check this out, babe!” I heard my husband exclaim as I was finally falling asleep for the night. The aurora borealis had come out to play in South Iceland and he wanted to get away from the city lights to get better pictures. It only took... Read more