Iceland

Iceland travel tips, itineraries and reviews to help you plan your Iceland trip

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    Europe Travel Guides,  Travel Inspiration

    12 fantastic things to do in Iceland in summer

    12 fantastic activities to enjoy in Iceland in summer. Nature tours, sightseeing and experiences for a perfect summer trip to Iceland. Summer is a fantastic time to visit Iceland. Long days and milder temperatures mean you will have plenty of opportunities to admire Iceland’s mighty waterfalls, awesome geysers and admire the country’s unique landscapes and wildlife, something that is unique to this season. To enjoy Iceland in summer, you need appropriate gear and a plan. You can find here my packing list for summer in Iceland and below the best activities to do in Iceland in summer. The best things to do in Iceland in summer Go puffin watching Puffins…

  • people with colorful jacket in front of waterfall in Iceland in summer
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    What to wear in Iceland in summer: Iceland packing list

    Full, printable Iceland packing list for summer. Learn what to wear in Iceland in summer to be comfortable and ready for all your Iceland adventures, whatever the weather. If you are scratching your head about what to pack for Iceland in summer, I hear you!  Iceland has very changeable weather and it also has a large variety of activities that call for different clothing. This means that deciding what to wear in Iceland in summer takes a bit of thinking or following a good Iceland summer packing list with tried and tested items – this is what this article is! On this page, you will find my recommended packing list…

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    Fantastic family road trips we loved (and how you can plan them too!)

    Epic family road trip ideas: best road tips with kids in Europe and the US we loved! Updated October 2023. Family road trips are my favorite type of family vacation. I love being in the car while the landscape flows around me and the car is filled by chats of the kids in the back and the mud from the radio. I love the sense of purpose of being on the road to a destination, the freedom to stop when you wish and the excitement of reading on the maps and road signs new, promising and exotic names. Our kids share this love. As much as they like to hop…

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    What to pack for Iceland in winter

    What to pack for Iceland in winter? In our Iceland packing list for winter we share tips on what to wear in Reykjavik, what to wear for winter excursions in Iceland and must have items for visiting Iceland in winter.  Iceland is magical in winter. Translucent ice, powdery snow, Northern lights: you can fill your days (and nights) with infinite outdoor activities but you must be prepared. Nothing kills the joy of outdoor pursuits faster than being cold and packing the right gear can make the difference between a dream holiday and a very tiring, potentially dangerous one. I put a lot of thinking and a lot of research into…

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    Europe Travel Guides

    Reykjavik with kids: what to see, where to stay and best tours for families

    Our family guide to visit Reykjavik with kids shows top things to do in Reykjavik with children, the best family tours in the city, where to stay in Reykjavik with kids and practical tips for first-time visitors Small, safe and friendly, Reykjavik is a lovely city to visit with kids. Iceland’s capital is often overlooked as a destination. Visitors use it as a base for day trips more than a city to explore in its own right and often the question ‘what to do in Reykjavik with kids’ comes up in frustration when stranded in town by uncooperative weather. Missing out on tours is always annoying, but Reykjavik is not a…

  • Sun Voyager sculpture in Reykjavik Iceland
    Europe Travel Guides

    How to see Reykjavik in one day: walking itinerary and must-see attractions

    What to see in Reykjavik in one day only? In this guide we share Reykjavik’s must see attractions, where to stay in Reykjavik for sightseeing and how to make the most of one day in Iceland’s capital city  Reykjavik is one of those cities that seem destined to be visited in a hurry. Visitors tend to look a the city as a base for day trips, rather than a destination itself, and indeed Reykjavik serves that purpose very well. However, Iceland’s capital is more than just a landing port. Albeit small, the city has a cool, dynamic vibe to it and I hugely enjoyed spending a little bit of time…

  • GOlden Circle Iceland road in winter
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    Exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle in winter: first time visitor’s guide

    All you need to know to visit the Golden Circle Iceland in winter. Self drive vs organised tours, main stops, facilities on the road and must have info to plan your winter escape to Iceland’s famous driving route. Our guide to planning the perfect day trip around Iceland’s Golden circle. When I first started planning my winter weekend in Iceland, two places stood out as must-sees: the Blue Lagoon and the Golden Circle. Both appear as tourist favourites in any Iceland itinerary and a quick look at photos is all it takes to understand why. The blue Lagoon is relaxation heaven while the Golden Circle, Iceland, has, to put it simply,…

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    Europe Travel Guides,  Trip Ideas & Itineraries

    All you can do with 3 days in Iceland: Iceland winter itinerary

    Our guide to all you can do with 3 days in Iceland to make the most of your time. For our Iceland 3 day itinerary we based ourselves in Reykjavik and explored some of Iceland’s must see sites such as the golden circle and the South coast. Discover all our full 3 nights in Iceland itinerary below.  A trip to Iceland has been one of my travel dreams for well over a decades. I first set my wanderlusting eyes on Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes in 2001 but it is only this year that with the help of cheap flights and some intense travel planning I was able to make my dream…