The southern region of Iceland turned out to be my favorite region from when I road tripped around the country for nine days. There are so many attractions to see, including some magnificent waterfalls. It is thus no wonder why tour companies offer...
You will find many wonders within the borders of Iceland, including ice caves. The ice caves are located all throughout the country, and thankfully there are a vast array of ice cave tours originating from the capital city of Reykjavik. For reference, Reykjavik...
The Golden Circle is arguably the most popular region in all of Iceland. Why is that? First, it holds a variety of beautiful attractions. These include, but are not limited to, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Springs, Gullfoss waterfall, Kerid Crater, and more....
One of the most popular regions in Iceland is the Golden Circle. It is conveniently located less than an hour away from the capital city of Reykjavík. Öxarárfoss in Thingvellir National Park is just one of the attractions to visit within the Golden...
Iceland is a country full of many beautiful attractions as well as unique things to do, and it was thus hard to determine exactly which were my favorites and belonged in my top 10 list. However, after a lot of thought and scrolling...
The Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach were some of my favorite attractions in Iceland. The Glacier Lagoon’s technical name is Jökulsárlón. There are various glacier lagoons in Iceland, but Jökulsárlón is the most popular and thus appropriately nicknamed the Glacier Lagoon. I will...
There seems to be a waterfall everywhere you look in Iceland. During our trip, we saw 15+ waterfalls. However, I never got tired of them. Each one is incredibly unique and thus offers a completely different experience from all others. You can walk...
Whenever I start to plan a trip somewhere, I always look at their available excursions. Therefore, as I first began to think about planning a trip to Iceland, I googled “best tours in Iceland”. There were SO MANY options from which to choose....
The Silfra fissure is a popular tourist destination for snorkeling and scuba diving due to its incredibly clear waters. Divers can see views up to approximately 300 feet (~100 meters) away while underwater. As a bonus, the water is also pure enough to...
The Blue Lagoon is arguably the most popular and well-known attraction in Iceland. Known throughout the world as a geothermal pool with striking blue waters, it offers all of its visitors the chance for relaxation and rejuvenation. Oh, and did I mention everyone gets...
This is it: the article about my FAVORITE activity in Iceland. Others might say their favorite was the Glacier Lagoon, black sand beaches, or Blue Lagoon. My boyfriend’s favorite was hiking an erupting volcano. I agree those are all incredible experiences, but they...
My favorite waterfall of our entire road trip around Iceland was Gljufrabui (also known as Gljúfrabúi or Gljúfrafoss). Why, you might ask? The waterfall is unique. It is not visible from the road or even from the path leading up to it. Instead,...
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...