Iceland’s Top Destinations

While some of Iceland’s most famous canyons attract large crowds, others remain surprisingly quiet. The good news is that there are still canyons you can almost have to yourself. One such place is Stakkholtsgjá, a dramatic and lesser-known canyon tucked away in the southern highlands. If you are planning a self-drive trip in South Iceland, […]

Chances are, if you are planning a trip to Iceland, you have already set aside time for Reykjavík, the Golden Circle, and the Reykjanes Peninsula. But for many travelers, the real highlight begins once you continue east into South Iceland. This region is the second most visited area in the country after Reykjavík and Reykjanes, […]

Many travelers land at Keflavík International Airport and immediately drive straight to Reykjavík. But increasingly, visitors are realizing that some of Iceland’s most dramatic landscape are found just minutes from the airport itself. The Reykjanes Peninsula is wild, windswept, and refreshingly unspoilt. Volcanic terrain, coastal cliffs, tectonic plates, and geothermal wonders all sit within easy […]

It’s hardly surprising that movie location scouts love Iceland. With dramatic waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, and volcanic landscapes, the country often doubles as alien planets, Artic wastelands, and epic battlefields. If you want to see famous movie scenes with your own eyes, an Iceland self-drive road trip is the best way to do it. […]

Planning an Iceland self-drive tour is exciting, but narrowing down where to go can be overwhelming. From volcanic landscapes and glacier lagoons to charming towns and dramatic coastlines, Iceland packs an incredible variety of experiences into a relatively small island. To help you plan the perfect road trip, here are ten must-see places to visit […]

Iceland is home to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, and no self-drive road trip is complete without stopping at a few of them. The good news is that many of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls are easy to reach by car, often just minutes from the Ring Road or main sightseeing routes. […]

If you visit Iceland between September and April, you may be lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights in Iceland, one of nature’s most unforgettable displays. Also known as the Aurora Borealis, this natural phenomenon occurs when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth’s magnetic field, creating green, purple, and sometimes pink ribbons of […]

When traveling in Iceland, farms might not be the first places that come to mind. Yet some of the country’s most memorable food experiences happen far from cities, right where ingredients are grown, harvested, and prepared. From dairy farms and organic fields to geothermal green houses, visiting Icelandic farms lets you taste the country in […]

Iceland may be known for its dramatic volcanoes, waterfalls and rugged lava fields but the country is also home to a much more mysterious part of its cultural landscape. The Huldufólk or “hidden people.” These elusive beings, often compared to elves are deeply woven into Icelandic folklore. Many Icelanders still believe they live inside sacred […]

The Great Geysir sits along the popular Golden Circle route and is one of the highlights of Iceland´s geothermal landscape. This geothermal area in Haukadalur Valley is famous for its steaming hot springs, colorful pools and the iconic Strokkur geyser erupting every few minutes. With Gullfoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park close by, it´s one […]