A self-drive tour is by far the best way to get around Iceland. But there are a few things that you need to know about driving in our neck of the woods! Nobody wants to be the total rookie on the single-track roads, causing traffic jams and driving the locals to despair as they park […]

If you’re not careful, a trip to Iceland can get expensive! The Icelandic cost of living is higher than in most of Europe, but it is perfectly possible to explore Iceland on a tighter budget. The reliance on imported goods makes Iceland an expensive country to live in, and the local people are paid a […]

The Geysir Geothermal Area is a steaming and bubbling center of geothermal activity in the South West of Iceland.  It is situated along the world-famous Golden Circle sightseeing route, which can be driven in a day from the capital city of Reykjavik. You won’t be able to jump into any hot springs at The Geysir […]

Seljalandsfoss is a unique and beautiful waterfall near the South Coast of Iceland.  This is one of the very few places in the world that you can safely walk behind a crashing waterfall. From this unusual perspective, you will be covered in a fine mist of glacial meltwater that comes flowing down from the Eyjafjallajokull […]

Gullfoss waterfall, or The Golden Waterfall,  is one of the most visited attractions in the whole of Iceland.  It should come as no surprise! This stunning waterfall is an absolute joy to visit. The powerful water of the Hvíta river crashes over two separate tiers, before plummeting into a deep volcanic crevice.  The power of […]