7 Best Free Things to Do in Iceland: how to travel cheap

June 23, 2023 Things To Do

Iceland is a notoriously expensive country to visit, but what many travelers don’t realize is that there’s a virtually endless array of free activities to take part in and you can save money while touring in the city.

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5 Tips For a Cheap Iceland Solo Travel Trip by a Car

June 5, 2023 Things To Do

Iceland is one of the dream travel destination on many’s bucket list, and an awe inspiring, enchanting place that doesn’t lose its magical potency if you’re on your own. From vast, sweeping panoramas to deserted beaches and craggy fjords, Iceland lends an aura that is perfect for going it solo. In fact, its safe atmosphere, […]

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Hiking in Iceland: A guide to the best canyon trails

February 7, 2023 Things To Do

When it comes to canyons, Iceland punches above its weight. These beautiful steep-sided valleys entice visitors away from the road and into the countryside – and with good reason. Often remote and unspoilt, sometimes fragile and always breathtaking, they lead to interesting rock formations and hidden waterfalls. While many of Iceland’s canyons are deserving highlights […]

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Top 8 free hot springs in Iceland and where to see them

June 2, 2022 Things To Do

Iceland’s well known for its geothermal baths and hot springs. You’ll probably be familiar with its luxurious spas – such as the Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon, GeoSea and Mývatn Nature Baths. But these don’t come cheap, and in any case, sometimes if you’re keen to go for a dip, you’ll be in the mood for […]

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When is the best time to drive the Icelandic Ring road?

May 31, 2022 Things To Do

For many visitors to Iceland, driving the country’s famous ring road is a bucket list item. Route 1, as it’s officially known, loops the island and along the way passes some of Iceland’s most striking sights. To do it justice, you’ll need at least ten days; many tourists spend a couple of weeks. Regardless, it […]

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Easter in Iceland

March 26, 2019 Things To Do

Easter is a religious celebration followed in many different ways depending on where in the world you look. In Iceland, many of Iceland’s religious followers belong to the Lutherian Church of Iceland and celebrate Easter as a national holiday. During Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday and Monday you can expect many establishments to […]

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Walking on water in Iceland

March 26, 2019 Things To Do

Paddle boarding has become a newly popular hobby to many, and easily available to do almost anywhere in the world, although when imagining the locations to do this, somewhere warmer like Hawaii during a glowing sunset may spring to mind first. In Iceland, there are many calm bodies of water that make for good locations […]

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Game of Thrones in Iceland

March 11, 2019 Things To Do

The popular hit TV series Game of Thrones has been a global phenomenon not only for the acting and intricate plot but also for the scenery featured in the land of Westeros. Iceland is one of the many luck places to have been featured during the running of the programme and all was inspired from […]

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How is the fishing in Iceland?

March 8, 2019 Things To Do

The endless fjords, rivers and lakes make Iceland a prime location for fishing. Icelanders take a lot of pride in their fish and have so many more uses for fish than recreational catching – as their biggest export, access to their fish is a big factor as to why Iceland did not join the European […]

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Give back to nature

February 17, 2019 Things To Do

The Icelandic people are very aware of the environment; they feel very strongly about preserving their beautiful landscapes, as well as utilizing green energy as much as possible. Their water systems carry the geothermally-heated water which heats 90% of Iceland’s homes—and also heats some pavements and footpaths to reduce the amount of snow and ice […]

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