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!
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Read all the details of our fall camper van road trip along Iceland’s Ring Road.
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
Exploring the Golden Circle Route & South Iceland Waterfalls
On Day 1 of our Iceland campervan road trip, it was sideways-raining and gloomy outside. But we were still excited to begin our day of exploring the Golden Circle route and checking out the best South Iceland waterfalls. Armed with caffeinated beverages... Read moreBrooke’s Books
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