Þorrablót – the midwinter feast During the old Norse month of Þorri (which runs from mid-January to mid-February) Icelanders toast to the old gods with a feast known as Þorrablót. The food of Þorrablót is called þorramatur and includes some…
Iceland claims bragging rites to glaciers, caves, and crevasses. The best time to visit ice caves in Iceland is from November until March, even into early April. The ice caves in Iceland are incredible and as far as I’m concerned…
The best thing about visiting Iceland in off-peak tourist season is there will be less people at all of the popular stops. Since most attractions in Iceland are smack dab in the middle of nature, everything is still “open” during the winter season.
Iceland is often referred to as the “Land of Fire and Ice” with eruptions occur more frequently than one might think. These eruptions are a direct result of how Iceland was formed.
Exploring is fun and exciting in Iceland but take note; you are a visitor in another country, and Iceland may present some challenges that can be easily overcome with the right information.
You bought your itinerary, used the guidebook to fine tune your trip, and even bought your tickets, but have you considered Icelandic holidays and their impact on your dream vacation? Iceland has some of the most interesting traditions and celebrations…
December is the best month of all, and Christmas is the best holiday of all! I absolutely LOVE this time of year – spirits are high, lights are bright, and holiday tunes are on repeat…what’s not to love?! Planning a…
Want to see Iceland’s live erupting volcano from the air? Witness the scale and magnitude of the lava flow from an aerial perspective by taking a helicopter to the eruption site. In this video I take you along the tour…