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Looking to travel to Iceland in May? This blog post covers everything you need to know to plan your trip, including the number of daylight hours, weather, festivals and happenings in May, driving in Iceland, and what to pack!
Sometimes Iceland can be known for some pretty unappetizing foods – fermented shark, sheep head, ram testicles! But it’s not all like that, I promise. In fact, I think that Iceland has a unique cuisine all its own, and that…
So many things are different about Iceland, especially when it comes to some of the major planning differences between Iceland and the USA. When taking an international trip, being prepared is so important. There are MAJOR differences when it comes…
Planning a trip to Iceland? Be sure to read this post for 10 essential tips you’ll want to know before taking your first trip. From language, to currency, to safety and transportation, I cover everything you need to know about visiting this amazing country!
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.