There are so many benefits to self-driving in Iceland. You’ll be able to take things at your own pace, and you’ll have far more control over your vacation. It is also considerably cheaper to self-drive than take most organised tours, and you can go with the flow and change your plans as you discover what […]

You can get to Iceland by plane or ferry. But a word of warning. The ferry from Denmark takes between 2 and 3 days to arrive, so it’s not the most practical option for shorter trips. The simpler option would be to fly to Reykjavik airport, which is well connected to Europe and North America. […]

Reykjavik comes alive at night. At the weekend, some of the clubs will stay open until 5:30 am, with people dancing right until kick-out time. But if you’d rather sip a good beer in a cosy booth, there are plenty of great microbars serving local brews to check out too. This article will tell you […]

Volcanoes have shaped Iceland’s landscapes for at least 16,000,000 years! The hexagonal cliffs, black sand beaches, and ancient lava caves are all evidence of explosive volcanic activity. When visiting Iceland, you’ll find vast lava fields where astronauts train for a trip to the moon, and you’ll soak in natural hot springs that are heated by […]

If you’re hoping to see some amazing waterfalls in Iceland, you’re not going to be disappointed. It would be tough to spend any time in Iceland without coming across a lot of them by accident! You’ll be able to see some waterfalls from the car as you drive around the country, but others can only […]

The traditional dishes in Iceland typically include meat or fish. After all, the early settlers had to survive in an unforgiving climate, where it wasn’t always easy to grow fresh vegetables. Some of these traditional meals can be shocking to Western tourists, who are used to only eating the “prime cuts” of meat. But in […]

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a breathtaking place. It’s only a couple of hours from Reykjavik by car, and it’s a must-see destination for nature lovers. You’ll find countless volcanoes, glaciers, fjords, mountains, and towering sea cliffs on the peninsula. So while it’s possible to go there for a day trip, you’ll have a much richer […]