Iceland is not a cheap country and you can also expect a hefty price tag if you’re planning to rent a car. Therefore, always compare different car rental companies, because the prices can differ a lot. I also recommend to book your car online, because if you have to arrange a rental car on the spot then you will really …
The name actually means ‘icy river lagoon’ but the Jökulsárlón glacier lake is so much more than just a lagoon. Shining blue icebergs, wondrous ice sculptures and a beautiful beach with black sand are just some of the many assets of the most beautiful glacial lake in Iceland. Although it looks like it has been here since the ice …
It pretty much comes down to collisions between electrically charged particles of the sun entering our atmosphere. You can see these lights above the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres. In the north they are known as “aurora borealis” and in the south as “aurora australis”. These lights come in all kinds of colors, although green and …
Throughout the year, whales visit the North Atlantic. Sperm whales, pilot whales, killer whales, porpoises, humpbacks, minke whales, common fin whales, gray whales, white dolphins, … These are only to name a few that you may encounter during a whale safari in Iceland. These gigantic mammals can be seen all year round in Iceland because there is so much …
With the many waterfalls, geysers and views of the beautiful national parks, the Golden Circle in Iceland is an ultimate tourist excursion for those who don’t have enough time to complete the Ring Road (which brings you all over the island). The route is in fact a loop that brings you from Reykjavik to some of the best natural points …
In this blog post, you’ll also find my favorite tours and excursions with GetYourGuide. I used this website to get more inspiration during my holidays in Iceland. They’re easy to use and you can cancel every tour or ticket up to 24h in advance without losing any money. There’s a lot of whales swimming around Iceland all year round. …
As soon as you get near the sources you’ll see the steam rising between the rocks. In the nearby building you can change your attire and then head to the springs. Find a spot in the warm water and brush your face with the cleansing cream that can be found everywhere. There is also a waterfall where you can …
