Our first day in Iceland was full of adventures: snorkeling in the Silfra fissure between tectonic plates, exploring Geysir Hot Springs, and getting sprayed by the majestic Gullfoss. However, we also had one unplanned adventure. When we arrived at our lodging for the...
I know what you are thinking. Swimming in Iceland - am I sure about this? However, the country has its fair share of geothermal pools, which means no matter the temperature you can enjoy warm waters. While the majority of my suggestions are...
My second favorite activity in Iceland was glacier kayaking in Jökulsárlón, also known as the Glacier Lagoon. I love kayaking here in the States, and I even own an inflatable kayak. You can thus imagine my excitement when we kayaked in glacial waters...
Stokksnes Peninsula has some of the most striking views in all of Iceland. The grassy sand dunes seem to jump out of the black sand beach while the Vestrahorn mountain looms in the background. It rained continuously only one day while we were...
The Blue Lagoon is without a doubt the most famous geothermal pool in Iceland. It attracts over one million visitors each year. Myvatn Nature Baths are fairly similar to the Blue Lagoon, yet they only attract over 100,000 visitors each year. We planned...
One of the most popular drives in Iceland is around the Golden Circle, and visiting Thingvellir National Park is often the first item on the itinerary. The park is just 45 minutes from the city of Reykjavik and an hour and 15 minutes...
One of the most popular and well-known locations in Iceland is the Blue Lagoon. It is famous for its striking blue waters and the fact it is a geothermal pool. No matter the temperature in Iceland, the Blue Lagoon offers warm waters and...
Iceland - everywhere you turn there is a beautiful landscape, whether a black sand beach, a waterfall, or an erupting volcano. Trying to decide on the sites and excursions for Iceland was HARD. Even with nine days in the country, we still did...