Iceland Travel Tips From A Local & Traveler
In this post, you will find helpful information for travelers in Iceland—both basic travel tips and good links to have when planning your trip. If there is something specific you...
A ten day tour of Iceland by Pure Adirondacks
The lovely couple behind Pure Adirondacks, Evan & Hilary Williams contacted me to help them plan an 10-day road trip around Iceland. They drove around the island, hiked mountains, explored,...
Snorkeling in Silfra & Whale Watching
One of the amazing geological oddities in Iceland is the Silfra Fissure in Þingvellir National Park, a rift where the North American and Eurasian plates are slowly pulling away from...
Heading South to Reykjavík ~ #IcelandChallenge Day 7
On our last day, we traveled from Akureyri to Reykjavik which takes about 5 hours. We spent the time exchanging good music, enjoying the scenery and discussing our favorite parts...
Tales of Borgarfjörður Eystri Part I
Off to an elf town to hear folklore tales and relax in an outdoor hot tub overlooking the North Atlantic! Have you ever been to the remote town of Borgarfjörður...
Exploring the Eastern Fjords ~ Iceland Challenge Day 4
Have you ever ventured through the Eastern fjords of Iceland? Have you gotten lost crossing back roads and driving through thick, can’t-see-10km-in-front-of-you clouds? We have. For all those who have...
Viking hike and glaciers, South Iceland
It’s time for Day 3! An epic day filled with black sand beaches, an ancient Viking burial quest, Icelandic hot dogs and TWO glacier lagoons; yes, Jökulsárlón is not the...
Seljavallalaug & Dyrhólaey, South Iceland
Day two of the Iceland Challenge was probably one of our longest and most exciting days. We kept a fast pace, but always jumped at the opportunity to stop the...
Exploring Katla volcano, South Iceland
After a hectic day exploring the South coast, we had a surprise waiting for us when we reached VÍK. Elías the manager of Hótel Edda VÍK had organized a super...
Laugarvatn & South Iceland
I’d like to say we kicked off our Iceland Challenge with a bang, but we woke up to ominous skies and the distinct possibility of a downpour. Nevertheless our spirits...
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