Have you heard of the Tröllaskagi Peninsula? This mountainous peninsula in North Iceland is perhaps the most beautiful detour from the Ring Road. Tröllaskagi, which is Icelandic for Troll Peninsula, has long been a popular destination for Icelanders. But in the last few years, it’s become quite a treasure for travelers in the know. Tröllaskagi …
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The Vök Baths are perhaps the best hot springs in Iceland — and my personal favorite. I don’t say that lightly; I’ve been to about a dozen of Iceland’s pools! A spectacularly designed geothermal spa on the banks of beautiful Lake Urriðavatn, the Vök Baths somehow manage to do everything right — plus a lot …
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Stokksnes is the kind of Icelandic landscape you dream of — endless black sand dunes topped with green grass, soft gray waves lapping up on a smooth black shoreline, all framed by a jagged black mountain. No matter what kind of weather you have, this place is going to look spectacular. The Stokksnes peninsula was …
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Studlagil Canyon is one of the most stunning and interesting places I’ve visited in Iceland — yet thanks to its remote location, it feels wonderfully off the beaten track. This canyon, located in the Jökuldalur Valley (Glacier Valley) of East Iceland, is home to one of the greatest collections of basalt columns in Iceland. In …
How much does an Iceland trip cost? A LOT OF MONEY! Ha. This is a famously expensive destination. But in all seriousness, Iceland gives you quite a bit of value for that money. Recently my friend Amanda from A Dangerous Business and I took a 13-day road trip to Iceland in August 2022. This is …
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Kvernufoss is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland — in fact, it’s my personal favorite waterfall in Iceland! This 30-meter waterfall is absolutely stunning, with a unique cave behind it, and it’s conveniently located along “waterfall alley” in one of the busiest parts of South Iceland. Yet Even so, Kvernufoss is something of …
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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