It can be tricky figuring out the best time of year to visit Iceland. Go in the dead of winter, and while the Northern Lights will be at their peak, you’ll only get four hours of daylight (No really, I’m serious!). Go in the middle of the summer, and you’ll find the opposite. Jared and I chose to make our week-long visit at the end of March, and it was perfect! Here’s why:
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When you think of Iceland, one of the first things you probably think of is the Blue Lagoon, a warm pool with milky blue water and beautiful views of Iceland’s surrounding mountains. When I began planning my Iceland trip, I quickly learned that some people choose to forego this stop on their itineraries because it can get incredibly crowded and it’s expensive. There are also many other geothermal pools in Iceland such as the Secret Lagoon, a much cheaper ($28/person) and more off-the-beaten path favorite of tourists opting to skip the Blue Lagoon.
Jared and I decided to book the Blue Lagoon after all, so here are some of my thoughts on the experience and if it truly is worth it.Read More »
When I booked my $380 round-trip flight to Iceland, I was ecstatic. The cheap flight was certainly a selling point on the location. However, I soon learned that Iceland is incredibly expensive once you’re there. Here are some average expenses and tips for spending less (so you can spend more on the things you care about of course).
Yes! Before my Iceland trip, I did a lot of research into renting a car and got scared off by a lot of horror stories online. Now that I’ve done it, I can confirm that driving in Iceland, at least on the main roads, is pretty easy and pretty much essential considering most of the country is incredibly remote. Without a car, you’d be stuck paying tour companies too much money for something you could go and enjoy on your own schedule. Here are some of my tips and notes on car rentals.
Iceland is one of the hottest travel spots right now, and for a good reason. With cheap flights, breathtakingly untouched nature, and some of the best views of the northern lights, it’s a great place to go! That’s why it was #1 on my list for 2018 and Jared and I decided to take a week-long trip in March. Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Explore Reykjavík + Blue Lagoon