Where to stay during a trip to Iceland

There are many types of accommodations in Iceland: campgrounds , guesthouses , bed and breakfasts , huts , rental cottages , hotels ... Rese...

What to do in Reykjavik. Activities in the capital of Iceland

How long? Most travellers agree that to see the essential parts of Reykjavík it takes just half a day; this is true if you'd rather spe...

Self-drive Iceland Trip Report 6 Days - Nov 2014

We went to Iceland in the early part of November, so I want to get this out now while all the details are still fresh. I also hope that the ...

Petrol and service stations in Iceland

Since the economic crisis in Iceland in 2008 when the value of the Icelandic money weakened, Iceland became a more affordable place fo...

8 Blunders to avoid when in Iceland

If you’re heading to iceland during the winter time, you want to make sure you’re prepared for anything, especially when you’re from the tro...

Supermarket shopping in Iceland

When preparing a trip to Iceland, it is useful to know where you can go shopping.   All the Icelandic towns and villages have at least one s...

Trip Report 4 days/3 nights in Iceland (February 2014)

I learned so much from this blog that I hope to pay it back a little. Hopefully this will be useful to those planning your first trip to Ic...