Why Visit Iceland in September? I love Fall. Summer gets all of the adoration, but I have always been living my best life like a senior citizen, going for scenic Sunday drives to see the cornucopia of warm autumn colors take over the mountains and forests. I was a little nervous going to Iceland in September…
Golden Circle Hidden Gems When initially researching the Golden Circle, I came across so many other waterfalls, restaurants, hikes, and hot springs, I couldn’t stop adding them to our itinerary. We ended up spending almost three full days going off the beaten path. While Gullfoss, Geysir, and Thingvellir are fantastic and not to be missed,…
Drive the Golden Circle in Iceland – What Is the Golden Circle? The Golden Circle is a popular sightseeing route in Iceland, located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital. The route mainly consists of three of Iceland’s most popular natural attractions: Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. In…
Sky Lagoon vs Blue Lagoon I know most of you will probably want to visit the Blue Lagoon and I won’t stop you. You probably won’t have a horrible time. But I do suggest you consider the newer lagoon in town. When we were weighing our options between Iceland’s two iconic lagoons, it came down…
Arriving anywhere at 5 am can be a little jarring, but I highly recommend you land early in Reykjavik if you can and take advantage of all the things that you can do with an early arrival in Iceland. In fact, you may not have a choice, as many flights coming from the United States…
Exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula If you have the time (or make the time) before or after you see the Golden Circle and some of Iceland’s other very famous sites, spend at least a day road-tripping around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We set out from Reykjavik and headed north, tracing the coastline, through rain, fog, and thankfully,…
Quick Travel Tips for Reykjavik (The Cliffs Notes version, or read on for more info!)