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The Westfjords is the kind of place that makes you question whether you’ve actually driven into some kind of screensaver or simply into something out of a Viking fever dream (skál!) This massive, mountainous, and fjord-filled peninsula in the northwest corner of Iceland is the least visited region in the country. And that, dear traveller, […]

Why the South Coast of Iceland Is a Must-See There are some places in the world where nature just went all in, and the South Coast of Iceland is one of them and then some. It is a region that crams more jaw-dropping sights into one stretch of road seemingly to test your resolve in […]

There are road trips. Then there’s driving in Iceland. And, then there’s driving with my dad behind the wheel in Iceland, but we’ll focus this guide on the former. It’s the kind of road trip where one minute you’re weaving between mossy lava fields, and the next you’re pulling over to admire a glacier, a […]

If you’ve Googled pictures of Iceland, stalked some locals on Instagram (or TikTok I assume, having never used it), or even if you’ve had a recommendation from a friend (possibly the same person you stalked on Instagram), then you’ve likely come across the Icelandic Highlands in some capacity.  Most travellers, and many locals, never really […]

Iceland’s Climate: An Overview If you ask an Icelander what the weather’s like today, they’ll likely answer with a smirk and a shrug, or simply stand in amazement when the yellow thing in the sky appears. The truth? Iceland doesn’t have weather, it has moods, and they change faster than a toddler’s temperament during the […]

Introduction I assume since you’ve opened this travel guide that you’re thinking of packing your life into a campervan and heading off into the wild wonderland that is Iceland. Excellent choice if I do say so myself. But before you focus on the important things like creating what can only be described as a ‘mutually […]

Introduction If you’re currently planning a campervan adventure in Iceland, firstly, congrats on the great decision. And, secondly before you toss your wool socks into a bag and crank up the road trip playlist, there are a few things you should know. Because travelling in Iceland by campervan isn’t just about freedom and fjords, it’s […]

Introduction Let me guess. You typed “fun things to do in Iceland” into Google and ended up here. Well, that means two things, you’re in the right place, and I’ve done my job correctly. Because not only am I about to serve you up a buffet of bucket list brilliance (yes, I somewhat confidently typed […]

Introduction If you’ve ever wanted to see something majestic that doesn’t involve a royal wedding and is a bit of an adventure to get to, whale watching in Iceland is your ticket. Iceland isn’t just any old spot to spot whales. The various locations provide a backdrop of incredible fjords, glassy ocean waters, mountains that […]