While Iceland is full of incredible natural landscapes, there are plenty of cool things to do in Reykjavík as well! Iceland’s pint-sized capital city is a quirky, colorful place. I’ve been to Iceland three times, and on all three trips, I spent a lot of time in Reykjavík. (That’s why you’ll see me with three …
FlyOver Iceland is an unforgettable experience — a way to see Iceland like no other. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to fly over Icelandic landscapes like a bird, taking in waterfalls, glaciers, and volcanos from above, this is as close as you can possibly get! And you don’t even need to leave …
When the Sky Lagoon Iceland opened in April 2021, I immediately put it on my list for my next trip up north. This high-end geothermal lagoon looked like a dream, edged in large gray rocks, steaming water falling off the edge of an infinity pool — only a stone’s throw from Reykjavík. If you love …
What makes a good destination for first-time solo female travelers? You want a destination that thrills you — but as a first-timer, you don’t want to bite off more than you can chew. My first solo trip ever was to Buenos Aires, Argentina when I was 23 — and while I was already an experienced …
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Visiting the Blue Lagoon Iceland is a must for anyone visiting this mysterious, chilly nation! The Blue Lagoon is the most popular tourist attraction in Iceland — it seems like nearly every traveler who visits Iceland works a trip to the famous Blue Lagoon into their itinerary. And being the most popular destination, there are plenty …
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Do I look like the kind of girl who would strap on a pair of leather boots, muck out a stall, and hop on a stallion, riding around a ranch all day? Not really. I would wear the boots. That’s it. But after learning about Icelandic horses, I thought going horseback riding would be a …
Wow. You’re still here. Thanks for sticking around. After arriving in Reykjavik, I had a few hours to kill before I could check into my room. And while I had a Reykjavik city pass and access to the city’s most famous landmarks, there was one museum that I wanted to hit up right away: The …
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Iceland is well-known for having some of the strangest foods in the world. I mean, this is a country where rotten shark buried in the ground is a specialty! Gordon Ramsay couldn’t keep it down! While I didn’t go quite that far on my trip, I wanted to try an array of typical Icelandic foods. …
One of the absolute most extreme things you can do in Iceland? Snorkeling (or even diving!) Silfra. Silfra, also known as “The Rift,” is home to astonishingly clear waters — some say the clearest in the world. The water is fed by glaciers and keeps to a temperature of about 2 degrees C (34 F), …
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I can now say that I’ve stayed in the world’s hippest hostel — Kex Hostel in Reykjavik. I’ve spent hundreds of nights in hostels around the world, but none of them have looked as cool as this one. Kex has SERIOUS STYLE — far more than any other hostel I’ve ever seen. Every square inch …