VIDEO: Life Of A Hiking Tour Guide In Iceland
Pálmi Hannesson, a hiking tour guide for Arctic Adventures, is here to give you a little insight about what’s entailed in his day-to-day life on the job. After deciding in [
Borgarfjörður: Glaciers, Hot Springs & The Heart Of The Sagas
Requiring a slight detour from Route 1, Borgarfjörður is an area of subtle beauty and historic importance that rewards the curious traveller who makes the effort to visit. Known
A Gorgeous Glacier Hike From Reykjavik: A Full Day Exploring the South Coast Of Iceland
The South Coast of Iceland is one of the countries most travelled roads—and for good reason. Including everything from spectacular waterfalls to sparkling glaciers, it’s a must
A Mythical, Haunted Walk Around Reykjavik
Your Friend In Reykjavik is a small, family-run tour company, organising walking tours, pub crawls, and food tours. The Grapevine recently embarked on the Icelandic Mythical Walk,
Grub & Grog: Bryggjan Brugghús Cooks With Beer, Glorious Beer
From the burger buns to the ice cream, Bryggjan Brugghús strives to use its delicious beer in everything it serves. The menu is chock full of pub-style comfort food with […
Feasting On Summer At Mat Bar
It’s been en vogue in recent times for Reykjavík restaurants to attach the word “seasonal” to their menu. While in many cases it may be loosely accurate, at elegant downtown
An Ice Cave In Reykjavík? Welcome To Perlan’s Wonders Of Iceland
“Did I stumble through the back of the wardrobe and end up in Narnia?” I asked myself as the unassuming automatic doors of Perlan’s ice cave slid open and beckoned […]
WIN! A 3-Day Dream Camper Van Trip In Iceland From Kúkú Campers
If you’ve ever been annoyed that hotels are stationary, then it’s time for you to grab a camper for your next trip to Iceland. A camper, for you newbies, is […]
Víðgelmir: The Epic Lava Cave of Borgarfjörður
Deep in the eerie landscape of Borgarfjörður is the largest cave in Iceland called Víðgelmir, which roughly translates as “worm” or, better still, “serpent.” It stands
Fifty Shades Of Clear Blue: A Snorkel & Underwater Photos At The Silfra Fissure
Joining Troll Expeditions For A Snorkel At Silfra There could not be a better day to snorkel in the Silfra fissure, I declare, as we leave the bustle of Reykjavík […]
Traustholtshólmi Island: Wild Nature, Calming Rivers & A Population Of One
Just an hour’s drive from Reykjavík lies the tiny island Traustholtshólmi, population: 1. Surrounded by views of Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull lives Hákon Hjördísarson, Traust
Into The Glaciers: See Them While You Can
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be inside a glacier? Well, if you’d like to experience that before they have all completely melted, you can’t miss […]
Checking Out The Members Of The Icelandic Phallological Museum
Iceland may be in the midst of a sunny spell, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use some extra Vitamin D. And for that, there’s no better place than The […]
VIDEO: Life Of A Snowmobile Tour Guide In Iceland
Snowmobiling in Iceland is an increasingly popular perennial activity that people from around the world have been seeking out more and more. Even absolute beginners have joined in
The Northern Lights Never Leave Reykjavík At Perlan’s Áróra Planetarium
The Northern Lights are a fickle beast—they’re anything but predictable—but at Perlan’s Áróra planetarium in Reykjavík, you can catch them year round regardless of weath
Sparkling Skaftafell: The Ultimate Glacier Hike In Iceland
Joining Troll Expeditions For The Ultimate Glacier Hike The sun is shining and the birds are chirping for our fated glacier hike in Iceland. Bumping down Highway 1 in Skaftafell, [
Perlan: A Pearl of Wonders, Stars, And The Best View In The City
Ever since the mid-20th century, six hot water tanks stood on top of Öskjuhlíð. In 1991, an immense glass dome was placed on top of them, forming Perlan, which in […]
Sólheimajökull: A Stunning Ice Giant
Just a 158 kilometres drive south of the capitol—pleasantly accessible from Reykjavík—lies Sólheimajökull, the “Home of the Sun.” The glacier is part of the offspring de
Sólheimasandur: Breathing In A Vast Horizon
A desert of black sand bound by crashing ocean waves and deceivingly calm mountains, the gritted velvet plains of Sólheimasandur exude a surreal, haunting beauty. One might be eag
Vík í Mýrdal: Nestled Under The Mountains, Shielded By The Sea
Cocooned in by high cliffs on one side and the raging sea on the other, the town of Vík í Mýrdal is the beloved little oasis of the southern coast. […]
Snow, Steam And Aurora At Hrífunes Nature Park
The first snow of the year has just fallen in southern Iceland as we trundle up the country road towards Hrífunes. Which is a wild tract of Icelandic outback located […]