Travel tips and stories from Iceland
Since 2009, we’ve visited at least 33 international destinations and dozens of U.S. cities via non-rev travel (plus a handful more international destinations via revenue and award travel). I’ve…
Day 1: Blue Lagoon to Reykjavik Morning Once you’ve secured a rental car at Keflavik airport, drive an easy 20 minute across what seems like Martian landscape to the…
A sample of our photos from the southern coast of Iceland. This was before my DSLR days, so all photos taken on an iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy or…
Our one night outside of Reykjavik was spent at the Brunnhóll Guesthouse, which overlooks the Vatnajökull glacier. It is situated just 6 km from the Vatnajökull National Park entrance and 30 km from the…
Our second self-guided Ring Road adventure day actually started early, which allowed us plenty of time to experience the best of south Iceland. By the end of our 17 hour…
While the beautiful landscapes and days full of sunlight were the major factors in our decision to visit Iceland, I would be lying if I didn’t mention our…
Thanks in part to a little inclement weather, a little hangover and a little blind luck, we found ourselves on our first full day in Iceland completely free…
Because of the uncertainty in our mode of travel, Rufio and I rarely have a detailed itinerary set for the first or even second day we plan to…
A land of fire and ice. A dichotomy that captivates the imagination, but fails to fully encompass the sheer, raw beauty of this chaotic land. Around every turn…