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Campervan Life: 12 Days on Iceland's Ring Road

12 days in a van?!? Where will we go to the washroom? How will we shower? Will we not die of hypothermia?? How will we eat?? These were a fe

5 Reasons to Visit Iceland in Winter

The name alone "Iceland" is enough to ward off most tourist but it's not as cold as you would think because of the warm gulf s

Iceland's Crystal Ice Caves

One of our top reasons for visiting Iceland in winter was to see the crystal ice caves in Vatnajökull - the largest glacier in Europe. There

Glacier Climbing in Iceland

Iceland is often called "The Land of Fire & Ice" so our trip would've not been complete without climbing one of its glacie

Visiting Iceland's Blue Lagoon

It's nearly on everyone's check list when visiting Iceland. The Blue Lagoon is arguably the most popular tourist hotspot in Iceland

Why You Should Stay at the Blue Lagoon Silica Hotel in Iceland

After 12 days on our road trip around the ring road in a camper van, we decided to end our trip off at the Blue Lagoon so why not spend the

5 Easy Tips to Photographing the Aurora Borealis

Now that you have found the elusive & beautiful Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), how do you capture them? We are by no means professio

Guide to Finding the Northern Lights in Iceland

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are a beautiful display of dancing multi-coloured lights. The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are a

Diving Silfra Fissure in Iceland

We can definitely tell you that water in Silfra is perfectly safe for drinking. We swallowed more than a few gulps while adjusting our buoya

A Guide to Iceland's Golden Circle

The Golden Circle is the most visited 300 kilometer route in Iceland spotted with some of the country’s natural wonders. There are many tour

Complete Packing List for Iceland in Winter

Iceland, what a deceiving name! The name alone would scare most people from visiting in winter. Yes it is cold in Iceland, but it's not

A Night in Iceland's Bubble Hotel

Lying in the comfort of a warm bed in the middle of an evergreen forest, just admiring all the stars in the sky. This was the perfect way to

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