Hiking in Thórsmörk (þórsmörk in Icelandic) is one of the best things to do in Iceland. Thanks to a diverse landscape with forests, rivers, gorges, and glaciers, Thórsmörk offers many trails and hiking opportunities including some famous long-distance ones such as Laugavegur or Fimmvörðuháls, but also some short ones suitable for those on a day trip. Thórsmörk is a nature reserve in the highlands of Iceland which is part of a wider area known as Goðaland (land of the gods), an area of exceptional beauty consisting of a mountainous landscape with three mighty glaci ..read more

Are you planning to travel the Highlands of Iceland? Let us tell you more about Kjölur route, one of the most easily accessible routes you can take to reach the spectacular and very remote interior of the country in order to witness some impressive landscapes and unique places. Plus, it’s great for hiking and photography! Kjölur route, known as Route 35 (formerly as F35) and also Kjalvegur, connects the south and the north of the country, starting at the popular Gullfoss waterfall all the way to Blönduós. Throughout this route, you cross the barren Kjölur plateau which stands at ..read more

Despite the increase in popularity, Iceland has plenty of remote places where one can enjoy a combination of solitude and spectacular landscapes among wild and virtually untouched nature. Djúpavík, on the Strandir coast along the eastern edge of the Westfjords, is the perfect example of a tiny settlement to visit if you want to escape it all. To put it into perspective, the rough dirt road 643 that connects this part of Iceland ends a few kilometers up the road. With a population of about 50, the municipality of Árneshreppur, of which Djúpavík and the northern part of the Strand ..read more

Before you start thinking this is an article about religion, let us assure you it is not. This a collection of pictures we put together about the churches of Iceland, which are, in our opinion, one of the best things to see and photograph throughout the country due to their picturesque architecture and beautiful locations. These 25 pictures of churches were taken during our various road trips in Iceland and showcase some of the most interesting churches that we had the chance to visit. It is actually quite easy to find a church in Iceland. Just look for the signs that end w ..read more

An Iceland road trip seems to be on everyone’s list these days. Putting the road trip together though is an adventure on its own, as Iceland offers countless things to see and do, making one feel overwhelmed about it quite easily. During the last three years, we spent close to two months in Iceland over multiple trips. And no, we haven’t visited all of Iceland, but we’re working on that! We must confess, Iceland ranks easily among our all-time favorite destinations. With the experience acquired in the land of ice and fire, we decided to put together the ultimate guide for an Iceland road trip ..read more

Iceland is the land of waterfalls and you’ll see them all around the country. There are so many and distinct waterfalls in the country that it is really hard to pick the best ones, so instead we decided to showcase all the Iceland waterfalls we visited during our multiple trips there. Currently, we have 17 waterfalls with an individual description and a map with all their locations plus a few others. There’s no order or ranking here, just some of the best Iceland waterfalls for your enjoyment. And there are several more! We’ll keep updating this article as we visit new ones. Start planning you ..read more

Puffins are Iceland‘s most popular bird for a reason. With their orange legs, striped colorful beak, and black and white plumage, these small birds are adorably cute. And, if you want to go Puffin watching, a summer road trip in Iceland is a great opportunity to see them from a close distance. Entertainment guaranteed! Millions of Atlantic Puffins visit Iceland every year to breed and you can find them at various locations along the country’s coast, of which cliffs are they preferred and ideal environment. Cliffs are perfect for nesting burrows. When Puffin watching, you’ll also enco ..read more

Are you planning a road trip in Iceland? You came to the right place. In this guide, we’ll take you through all you need to know about driving in Iceland, including renting a car, driving basics, safety, and many more tips. We even have a video to get you more excited about your upcoming trip! Before we start, let us assure you that Iceland really is a great place for a road trip and if you enjoy this kind of traveling, you’ll have a blast driving the scenic roads of the country, where you’ll find countless amazing places to see. That’s guaranteed. Driving in Iceland is generally quite st ..read more

We get asked all the time about why we travel to Iceland. Family, friends, co-workers and our readers ask what’s so special about this country far north. Before we delve into details, one thing is certain, it takes a unique place to convince us to go back and explore more, repeatedly. To better answer this question, we put together a visual collection of reasons that make us travel to Iceland. We stopped at 21 but could have easily found more! Let’s see them. 1 – The glaciers Majestic glaciers There are many glaciers in Iceland. Our favourite place to see them is Vatnajökull National Pa ..read more

We can’t deny Iceland is one of our favourite destinations. Ever. And it seems we’re not alone! Actually, far from it. There are plenty of travellers out there who share the love and fascination for Iceland and its wonders. Many, like us, have even visited Iceland more than once. With so many things to see and do there, we decided to ask a few travel bloggers to tell us about their Iceland highlights. Let’s see what they have to share! Seyðisfjörður Ben and Jenna from Wild Imagining Seyðisfjörður Seyðisfjörður is a tiny fishing village on the east coast. About a half hour’s drive of&nbs ..read more