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 journey I didn’t have feeling in my legs anymore, but my eyes never tired of all the ridiculously beautiful landscapes. Skaftafell Glacier Hike Once we finished our… Read more »
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 curiosity for the unique Nordic cuisine of this cold and isolated land. I’m fairly certain we spent more time researching weird foods to try than, say, practical tips… Read more »
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 of an itinerary or any real sense of direction. What followed was one of the most memorable days of my life, and it didn’t even start until… Read more »
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 arrive somewhere. We may have an inkling of some sites we’d like to check out, but generally we spend the first day walking around town aimlessly –… Read more »
Sure our (mostly) free romps around the world are envious, but we pay for our journeys in another currency – time. More often than not the non-rev gods are in our favor; we may have to wait an hour or four, but we can usually get to our destination on the day we planned. Usually. Like… Read more »
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 of the Ring Road is a new topography; some idyllic and serene, others harsh and desolate. The weather is just as unpredictable – in one moment the… Read more »
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