Everything you need to plan an amazing vacation to Iceland!
There was a point in our trip planning where we realized we had no idea what we needed to pack. We had plane tickets and lodging figured out. But what did we need to bring with us? First, make sure you know what the average temperature is for the time of year you will be …
[Note: It looks like I forgot to post this! And I lost most of the pictures. Ignore all of that– it’s a good show!] Icelandic Sagas– The Greatest Hits in 75 minutes is inappropriate for children. And my children really enjoyed it. Here are the most important things to know: The show is in Harpa, …
The South Coast of Iceland is one of the most popular areas for tourist to visit when they venture out of Reykjavik. There’s a lot to see and do: waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, and more. Arcanum is a tour company that operates in south Iceland, and can take you beyond what you are able …
UPDATE August 2017: Fakasel’s web site is now more or less blank. Sadly, please treat the information below as nostalgia only, since you won’t be able to visit! See our new post about other options for seeing and riding Icelandic horses. UPDATE MAY 2017: Fakasel’s web site says there are temporarily closed, and it has …
The Blue Lagoon seems to overshadow all of the other things you can do in Grindavik, or on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It feels like I’m on a bit of a crusade to get people to experience other things in Reykjanes: In particular, I’m a big fan of the Reykjanes Geopark (which really takes up most …
A common question people ask is, “What will the roads be like when I will be in Iceland?” This is a difficult question to answer. Let’s start with a few generalities, and then dive down into some specifics over the last year: In the summer (say mid June through mid September), barring a recent storm, …
