Iceland

De-busting myths about Iceland

De-busting myths about Iceland

07/18/2020
Iceland, Travel Tips
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What comes to mind when someone mentions Iceland? Chances are it's probably those dreamy green Aurora lights in the dark night sky. It's no secret that Iceland’s nature is a wonder to be explored, home to surreal landscapes which are probably the inspiration behind many Windows screensavers. Chasing the Northern Lights is a popular tourist activ[...]
Why an upcoming quiet season in Iceland is the best thing you could wish for

Why an upcoming quiet season in Iceland is the best thing you could wish for

06/17/2020
Iceland, Off the beaten track, Travel Tips
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Places like Hawaii have black sand beaches and active volcanoes. New Zealand has accessible glacier. Greenland has mighty icebergs. The US have gorges. Canada has enormous waterfalls. Finland has the northern lights. Scotland has puffins. Russia has reindeer. But only Iceland has all of these things combined. Couple it with the warming effect of the gul[...]
What first-time travelers to Iceland should know

What first-time travelers to Iceland should know

08/05/2019
Iceland, Travel Tips
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It’s an ever trending destination and a quick Instagram search will show you why there has been a real fascination with Iceland in the last few years. It’s the smooth glaciers and bursting geysers, the waterfalls with the long names nobody can pronounce, the famous blue lagoon and of course, the Northern Lights. Witnessing Iceland’s vast nature is l[...]
How to road trip Iceland during off-season

How to road trip Iceland during off-season

06/11/2018
Iceland, Road Trips
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Getting started When leaving Berlin in late March to road trip Island, the first reaction of most friends was „Why would you leave to the cold again after 8 months of Siberian climate?“ Understandable question after a long time of hibernation in the German capital. But also one that could be answered easily „Because the flights were really cheap I wan[...]
Dear island life - 5 favorite memories

Dear island life - 5 favorite memories

06/03/2018
Iceland, Places, Sardinia, Sri Lanka
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There’s something wildly fascinating about islands and how they function. No matter how much closer we are growing through easier forms of transportation and the good old internet, there will always be a special vibe going on in those places - it surely does something to them, being so secluded. As I love discovering all those little traits, habits, fa[...]
5 Relationship Truths from My Honeymoon Road Trip in Iceland

5 Relationship Truths from My Honeymoon Road Trip in Iceland

11/08/2017
Iceland, Personal Stories, Road Trips
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‘It’s not worth it!’ The frazzled-looking couple in the red car strained to make their warnings heard over the wailing wind. Through the half-open window, I saw the grave shaking of heads as they cautioned us against the road ahead. ‘The weather is really really bad.’ Exchanging skeptical glances with my husband, I knew he harbored the same ques[...]
How to Travel Iceland on a Budget

How to Travel Iceland on a Budget

06/30/2017
Iceland, Travel Tips
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Forget tropical holidays, sundresses and straw hats. The new country in fashion calls for just about the opposite. You’ve seen it, you’ve heard of it, you might have even dreamed of it. Yes, it’s Iceland. It’s the breathtaking, ever-changing, untouched views of nature, the northern lights, the wildlife, the rarity of it all. A small country with a [...]
How to Travel Iceland With Kids

How to Travel Iceland With Kids

06/21/2017
Iceland, Travel Tips
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Let's face it – traveling with kids is never easy. All the extra things you have to remember to bring, like favourite teddy bears and spare clothes in case of an accident, soon add up. It's also the most rewarding thing you can do with your children. Seeing those wide eyes fill with wonder, when your child, say, sees a huge waterfall for the first time, is[...]
5 female travel bloggers who make you want to go to Iceland

5 female travel bloggers who make you want to go to Iceland

06/01/2017
Favs F, Iceland, People
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Who doesn't dream about a trip to Iceland? The sparkling ice of the Glacier Lagoon, the black sand of volcanic beaches and the colourful houses all over Reykjavik. You will have heard of the Golden Circle before or of Thingvellir, the valley resulting from tectonic movements, where you can walk and snorkel between the continents. You might imagine driving al[...]

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