Snorkeling Silfra: Swimming Between Tectonic Plates in Iceland
What do you remember about the geology section of your middle-school science classes? Do you remember learning about fault lines and subduction zones and...
Is Going to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland Worth It? Here’s What You Need to Know
It was like being in some sort of late-night-food-induced dream. You know, the kind where you're walking on the ceiling and people are climbing...
Fire and Ice in Iceland
After my unexpected near-death experience on a snow-covered Icelandic mountain, I really didn't know what to expect from the second half of the “Essential...
The Time I Almost Died in Iceland
It's no secret that writers often exaggerate events in order to make them seem more interesting or exciting. You know, like writing about “a...
The Hidden People (Elves) of Iceland
Myths, legends, folk tales — I love them all, especially as they relate to new places I travel to. They are a great insight...
The Horses of Iceland
I've always had a bit of a soft spot for horses. There's just something about these gentle giants that melts my heart — their...
What You’ll See in Iceland’s Golden Circle
The Golden Circle. The bread and butter of tourism in Iceland. This popular 300 km loop from Reykjavik into central Iceland is the single...
20 Fun and Interesting Facts About Iceland
The Land of Fire and Ice has become a tourism darling in the past couple of years – and for good reason: Iceland is...
Iceland Packing List: What to Pack for a Trip to Iceland (in Summer or Winter)
In recent years, Iceland has suddenly shot to the top of many travel bucket lists. The little island country is unlike any I've ever...
