Iceland

The Golden Circle in Iceland is one of the country’s main attractions, if not THE main one. But I’ll be honest, when i first started thinking about visiting Iceland, I had no idea what the Golden Circle was, how many days I would need for it, if I had to go with a tour group […]

Between the glaciers, frequent rainfall, and snow, it’s no wonder Iceland has an abundance of waterfalls, many of which are easily accessible by car and a short hike, or sometimes no hike at all. However, not all waterfalls are created equal, and with limited vacation days and Iceland being an expensive destination, we have to […]

The best thing about looking for places to stay in Iceland is that you’ll find a variety of options, from green hotels in Reykjavik and other main towns to locally owned, fully-equipped, cozy cabins in remote places, surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls.  During my 2-week trip to Iceland, two my of favourite accommodation were […]

When is the best time to visit Iceland? The answer really depends on what you want to see, where you want to stay in Iceland, and what weather you’re willing to brave. Autumn is best for northern lights (contrary to the popular belief that the best time for the lights is in winter), while summer […]

After thoroughly researching and planning for my 2-week trip in Iceland, and then actually doing the trip, I decided to put together this list of all the crucial travel tips for Iceland, because there were plenty of things we learned (and mistakes we made) along the way that we did not find in any other […]

It took me weeks to properly plan the perfect Iceland itinerary, taking care to carefully choose what sights were worth driving hours for, where to stay, and how much time to spend in each region of the country. We went in October and managed to hit the main spots including the Golden Circle, along with […]