The Reykjanes Peninsula is the middle child of Iceland. Overshadowed by popular Reykjavik, south coast waterfalls, and its very own Blue Lagoon, even most Icelanders ignore the region. While it can be easy to overlook the region due to it's proximity to the Keflavik Airport and capital city, or bypass it on your way to … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Skip the Reykjanes Peninsula
Want to see puffins in Iceland? The Látrabjarg Cliffs in the West Fjords are where you need to go! Every summer an unfathomable number of seabirds nest and raise babies along the walls of the Látrabjarg Cliffs. Puffins spend their days dive bombing into the sea for food and living without fear of arctic foxes … Continue reading Where to See Puffins in Iceland
When we were planning our 9-day road trip around Iceland, we decided to camp. By camping in Iceland we were able to save money while enjoying the magical landscapes. Although my family often went camping when I was younger, I never considered camping in another country. I wasn’t even sure where to begin planning! … Continue reading Guide to Camping in Iceland
Okay, I'll come clean! I'm a craft beer snob. This confession is precisely why I needed to share a guide to Iceland craft beer with you. Ahh, that feels good to say out loud! How crazy does this sound? Beer containing more than 2.25% alcohol by volume (ABV) has only been legal in Iceland for … Continue reading A Guide to Icelandic Craft Brews
The West Fjords are home to the most dramatic landscapes in Iceland. Yet, only 10% of visitors to Iceland explore the West Fjords. Jaw-dropping fjords line steep, 14 million year-old mountains. Small clusters of concrete and steel-clad homes make up isolated villages across the region. Off the Ring Road, it's a region whose population is … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Explore the West Fjords
Iceland is home to an insane number of waterfalls - those that roll thunderously down the cliff side, those who dibble along the rock, and everything in between. I found the waterfalls in Iceland to evoke varied sensations of wonder, isolation, comfort, and even fear. It may sound silly, but each waterfall is special. Perhaps … Continue reading A Photo Diary of Iceland’s Waterfalls
Before traveling to Iceland I read multiple blog posts about what to expect when driving in Iceland. These posts talked about what to do in the fierce winds and sand storms, and warned about the ever changing weather conditions. Honestly, we didn't experience any of that during our 9-day road trip in July. Instead we … Continue reading What I Didn’t Expect When Driving in Iceland
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is full of charming hamlets along the sea. Some towns, such as Borgarnes and Stykkisholmur boast multiple museums, hotels, and populations over 1,000 people. Others, like Arnarstapi and Hellnar, have vibrant histories as fishing and trading posts. Today these quaint seaside communities are home to less than 50 people, particularly during the quiet … Continue reading 10 Reasons You Should Visit Arnarstapi and Hellnar