Westfjords itinerary: 3 days exploring remote Iceland
Hit the road to explore Iceland’s best kept secret. This 3 day itinerary for the Westfjords will help you decide what to see and where to stay.
10 Reasons to Fall in Love With Reykjavík
I’ve been to Iceland three times now (addiction isn’t always a terrible thing) and I don’t doubt there will be more trips to the land of ice and fire in my future. I see plenty of blog posts about this fantastic country and to be honest, sometimes it feels like I’m just reading the same…
Is Iceland Airwaves the Best Festival on Earth?
I am completely in love with this city. Sometimes, I think I’m outgrowing music festivals. More often than not, I find myself surrounded by a sea of 15 to 18 years olds wearing minimal clothing in fifteen degree temperatures, while I shiver, sober, in a coat with a blanket wrapped around my shoulders. Then,…
Is the Blue Lagoon a Waste of Money?
I’m off to Iceland for the third time in both the last fifteen months and my entire life in just under two weeks. To say my excitement is palpable would be an understatement. The first image that ignited my curiosity about this country was an image of the Blue Lagoon that I randomly stumbled upon…
On Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland
A lot of people journey to Iceland and unfortunately, do not get to see the northern lights. I guess I’m pretty lucky, as I’m not one of them. This narrative piece covers the second time I saw the lights, during a solar storm in Iceland. It remains one of the most awe-inspiring moments of my…
I Ate an Icelandic Sheep’s Head and I Liked It
I had a long list of things I wanted to do last time I visited Iceland. Swim in the Blue Lagoon, see the northern lights, go on a road trip and make a special trip to the penis museum. Lucky for me, I managed to tick most things of my itinerary during Round One. One…
Visiting the Blue Lagoon in winter – and a snow storm
Should you visit the Blue Lagoon in winter, during a blizzard? Well, I did. Here’s what it’s like.