Icelandic is hard. No really, I am not lying. Icelandic is consistently ranked as one of the most challenging languages to learn, in part, due to its irregular verb tenses, difficult pronunciation, and its archaic foundation set in Old Norse. Fun Fact: Icelandic today is not that much different than traditional Old Norse. Meaning, if you were fluent in...
Trying to find the perfect backpack can make you feel like you're stuck pushing a boulder up a hill for eternity. I have struggled with this for years. My current backpack collection is slightly shameful and embarrassing due to the sheer size. Buying backpacks is arguably my greatest vice. Daypacks for urban environments, packs of varying sizes for camping,...
Tourism in Iceland has boomed in recent years. It saved our country from financial ruin, but at what cost? Millions of visitors come to Iceland seeking adventure through exploring our national parks, tasting our Nordic cuisine, and savoring our local beers. We all know the benefits that tourism affords, however sometimes our good fortune can come at a cost....
Listen, we need to talk. Do you have a rain jacket for your next trip to Iceland? If you don’t have one, you need to buy this very important piece of clothing. A bulletproof rain jacket is paramount for Iceland’s ever-changing weather. It is easy to get bogged down in all the technical mumbo-jumbo when trying to purchase outerwear...
If you are looking to step up your Instagram game, visit Iceland. Don’t hesitate. Just buy the plane tickets and never look back. There are many reasons why Iceland is the most Instagrammable place in the world. It is nearly impossible to take a bad picture of Iceland. Heck, it's even hard to take a bad selfie (or as...
When planning a vacation to Iceland, there are certain things to keep in mind. The weather during each month will directly affect what you will pack. The average monthly temperature in Iceland is another consideration. And because Iceland is so far north, the number of daylight hours you will experience during your trip varies widely depending on what time...
Iceland is a place that tops many tourists’ bucket lists. But once you’ve explored Reykjavik and taken a dip in the Blue Lagoon, what else is there to do? The answer is, plenty! When researching and planning a trip to Iceland, most seasoned travelers want to get off the beaten path and discover something special. Iceland has plenty of...
Throwing random clothes in a bag, hours before a flight, usually doesn't work out well. I am notorious for doing this before trips, and one particular instance where I packed more pants than underwear sticks out in my memory. If you are headed to Iceland this summer, you don't want to pack last minute. Rain jackets, wool socks, the...
Motorhomes are the terrestrial whales of the road. They are big, cumbersome, and yet they instill a sense of adventure in those who drive past them. Adventure is synonymous with Iceland. Its wild, untouched countryside captivates those who visit it. It would seem like a match made in heaven, that renting an RV and driving through the countryside is...
Imagine this: you are floating in opaque misty blue water surrounded by ancient lava fields while you drink a smoothie. The steam fills the air and opens up your lungs. You are totally relaxed. Looking up at a pale blue sky and you begin to daydream. Just as you close your eyes, a silhouetted figure emerges, standing above you....
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