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November in Iceland is firmly a winter month. Gone is any semblance of the warmer days of summer that you might find in October. It’s time to welcome the wintry mix of snow, ice, and wind! Whether you plan on road tripping the iconic Ring Road or you want to stand in a cavern of […]

October begins to usher in the winter season in Iceland. Temperatures plummet, moody weather swirls in the skies, and Icelanders begin to brace for the long, dark days ahead. And yet, October may be one of the best months to visit the Land of Fire and Ice. As a designated shoulder season, this month brings […]

Iceland’s foodie scene is the stuff of legends. Steaming bowls of lamb stew, freshly caught fish, and creamy skyr are just a few of the specialties you can look forward to on a trip. Even better, you don’t have to splurge to enjoy all of this incredible country’s delicious eats. From Iceland’s version of McDonald’s […]

If you’re planning your first ever trip to Iceland, you’re in for a real treat. But first, you have a daunting array of choices ahead – where to go, what to do, where to stay, how to get around. It can feel overwhelming, but that’s where we come in – here are our top ten […]

Be careful where you stack them! You see, carefully piled rocks formed into a cairn make a landmark. That’s kind of the point. And in centuries gone by, cairns could mean the difference between life and death in the less hospitable parts of Iceland. They would break up long journeys on foot and reassure the […]