The Winter Outback: A Christmas Feast At Úlfljótsvatn
Tucked away in a lake-strewn tract of land between Route One South and the Golden Circle lies a rural municipality known as Grímsnes og Grafningshreppur. In the summer, it’s eas
Dalvík Town Guide: Hiking, Heli-skiing & Bathing In Beer
Tucked away in a picturesque bay on the west side of Eyjafjörður, Dalvík is surprisingly lively for a 1400-strong municipality. The town’s surrounding attractions are accessib
The Old School: A Getaway In Þingvellir And Laugarvatn
Autumn is possibly the shortest season in Iceland, but it’s also one of the most beautiful. As we drive north out of Reykjavík and turn off Route One towards the […]
The Countryside Cavalry: Horseback Riding Through Lava Fields
You’re never too old to yell “HORSES!” when you spot them from a car in the countryside. For me, it’s one thing to admire Icelandic horses from afar. Riding them, [&hel
Land’s End: The Villages, Cliffs & Windswept Islands Of Skagafjörður
We’re just north of Bifröst when the night falls hard. After a blustery three hour road trip up the western coast of Iceland, the richly coloured autumn landscape is plunged [&h
Hveragerði Town Guide: Local Beer & Geothermal Bathing
Hveragerði is the first town people pass through when they drive south from Reykjavík towards the natural wonders of the country’s southern coast. Thousands of people trundle t
Reykjahlíð Town Guide: Nature Hikes, Plane Rides And Cows
Tucked away on the shores of Lake Mývatn lies the tiny village of Reykjahlíð, an unassuming, no-frills place that’s home to only 300 inhabitants. It has a sleepy charm that [&
Another World: The Bizarre, Beautiful Landscapes Of Lake Mývatn
It’s raining as myself and my road trip partner set off on our six hour jaunt to Mývatn, in northern Iceland. It’s a dreamy area, punctuated by steamy hot springs, […]
Into The Smoky Valley: An Autumn Hike To Reykjadalur
The bus to Hveragerði rumbles to life in Mjódd bus station, gliding out into the sparse mid-afternoon traffic and cruising quickly through the outskirts of Reykjavík. The tree-l
Over Blue Ice: A Day Spent Hiking And Climbing On Sólheimajökull Glacier
Gripping my axes tightly, I kick the ice as hard as I can, until the spike on my boot finally pierces the wall. I do the same with my other […]
Of Black Sands And Fiery Glaciers: Getting Lost In Skaftafell
For all the beautiful waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes Iceland has to offer, sometimes driving through flat wastes of sand and grass doesn’t make for the most exciting of r
Hafnarfjörður Town Guide: Herbs, Huldfólk And Home Cooking
Although it’s attached to the Greater Reykjavík area, the seaside town Hafnarfjörður is a separate municipality from Iceland’s capital, with a personality all its own. Hafna
Pitch Black: Caving In A Lava Tube
The Raufarhólshellir lava tube, located in south Iceland, has colourful pitted walls and is rich with jagged, iridescent, glimmering rocks. One of the largest lava caves in Icelan
Benjamin Hardman: Iceland Behind The Shutter
Young, talented photographers are taking the Icelandic tourism industry by storm with a series of individualised workshops that take travellers to the most uncontaminated spots in
Heimaey Town Guide: Fine Dining And A Living Landscape
Vestmannaeyjar—or the Westman Islands—are one of Iceland’s most dramatic spots. Accessible daily by plane or ferry, this tiny volcanic archipelago of eleven islands—and som
Alone In The Wild: A Highland Getaway At Kerlingarfjöll
The journey to the highlands mountain resort of Kerlingarfjöll starts early, on a grey and rain-spattered late summer morning. At the crowded BSÍ bus terminal, travellers yawn as
Weed, Hunting & Suicidal Ptarmigans: Hitchhiking In The Northeast Is Crazy
I used to hitchhike around Iceland fairly frequently. I’ve circled the Ring Road by thumb three times, and have traveled to various destinations this way. None of the trips I [&h
Mountains Beyond Mountains: Hiking Landmannalaugar
Outdoor activities are not really my thing. I’m a city rat, I love strolling downtown, enjoying the nightlife. Hiking has always been last on my list of leisure activates. I [&he
Bolungarvík Town Guide: Camping, Family Trees, and Maritime Museums
The northernmost village in the Westfjords, Bolungarvík, is a fishing village that is home to 900 residents. Despite the small population, the town stands true to the adage of qua
North Of The Wall: A Game of Thrones Tour Of Iceland
The Iron Island clan in ‘Game of Thrones’ are based on the Vikings from Nordic history—but they are both more ferocious and more useless. Theon Greyjoy’s dad berates those
Sauðárkrókur Town Guide: VR Puffins, Local Craft Beer & Fishy Business
If you’re seeking to get away to a place with a small town’s charm and slow tempo, Sauðárkrókur, located in Northwest Iceland, may well be your cup of tea. The […