In a recent post, 24 hours in Reykjavik, I covered my tips on what to do with just one day in the capital. It’s a small city in a beautiful, big country. 24 hours will definitely suffice if you just want to get a feel for the city or tick off the main stops. I … More 48 hours in Reykjavik
The scary communal naked shower isn’t really all that communal (Phew!) I’m a prude, so I was not looking forward to these naked showers I’d been told about. When I flip-flopped my way across to the showers after changing into my swimming costume I was pleasantly surprised to find that the showers were actually in … More 5 things to know about visiting the blue lagoon
Southern Iceland was one of the most stunning places we visited while based in Reykjavik. I’m green with envy at anyone who has a hire car to go out further, but it just wasn’t viable at this point. Beautiful scenery is abundant in the land of fire and ice though, so you needn’t go far … More Where should you visit on a Southern Iceland trip?
Okay, so I spent more than 24 hours in Reykjavik, but between tours and trips we had planned throughout our week in Iceland, we only actually had two (non-consecutive) days in the capital – the most northerly capital in the world at that. We got the bulk of what we wanted to see done in … More 24 hours in Reykjavik
If you follow me on twitter (@atravelangelist if you don’t and wanna!) you’ll have seen that I’ve been off exploring Iceland lately. One of the most popular tourist routes is the golden circle route, a 300km or so loop round some major sites to and from Reykjavik. So… I did it. The route seemed pretty safe … More The Golden Circle, Iceland
I’m all packed and prepped for Iceland! Even though Iceland Air offer checked baggage for free, I still prefer taking a large cabin sized bag to check in rather than a large case. Having a smaller bag just makes life easier, it’s less to carry and it stops me spending my evenings deciding what to … More What am I taking with me to Iceland? My Reykjavik packing list
I’ve pretty much completed all my booking for my trip to Iceland next month! I’m a sucker for pre-booking trips – I know it’s against the rules of an explorer – but I like a side dash organisation and structure along with my adventure. Therefore, even before I head over, I have a pretty good … More How much does a week in Iceland cost?
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