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September 26, 2023

What You Need to Know to Travel in Iceland in the Winter

Are you planning a vacation to Iceland this winter? Get ready for a unique and exciting adventure! For several compelling reasons, the winter months can be an ideal time to explore this enchanting Nordic island.

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September 22, 2023 Three Best Day Trips from Reykjavik This Winter

While winter in Iceland can be unpredictable, with sunny skies one day and biting wind storms the next, there are many tempting reasons to consider visiting Iceland during the off-season winter months. 

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July 23, 2023 Geysir Celebrates 50 Years of Iceland Adventures

Geysir car rental was originally founded in 1973, by a well-known Icelandic businessman at the time, Guðlaugur Bergmann. Guðlaugur ran a fashion and retail empire in Iceland called “Karnabær” and together with some employees from Karnabær, they started Geysir.

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July 21, 2023 Exploring Iceland’s Summer and Early Fall Treasures: Two Epic 2-Day Road Trips for Nature Enthusiasts

Discover the wonders of Iceland's summer and early fall with two epic 2-day road trips for nature enthusiasts. Get ready for a journey that will leave you in awe of Iceland's untamed wilderness and breathtaking landscapes.

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July 10, 2023 The Healing Power of Iceland’s Best Spa Resorts: Planning Your Visit

When harnessing nature’s power to promote wellness and relaxation, the Land of Fire and Ice is blessed with a huge array of restorative experiences and a reputation for having one of the healthiest diets in the world. Therefore, it’s perhaps not surprising that in 2023, Iceland was rated as the world’s third healthiest country, just […]

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June 26, 2023 Touching the Arctic Circle: The Remote Beauty of North Iceland

If exploring some of our planet’s most remote and unique environments is your kind of travel adventure… read on, as you’ll probably want to add a visit to the Arctic Circle to your wish list.

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June 22, 2023 Unforgettable Icelandic Summer: The Top 15 Must-Do Activities

Fasten your seatbelts, grab the keys, and get ready to explore the top 15 must-do activities that will make your summer visit to Iceland absolutely unforgettable!

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June 17, 2023 Chasing Waterfalls: Exploring Iceland’s Breathtaking Cascades

Whether you're an intrepid explorer, a solo adventurer seeking solitude, or a family in search of unforgettable experiences, we’ve got you covered with ten of the most majestic cascades in Iceland.

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May 3, 2023 10 of the Best Things to See and Do in Iceland in June

June is a great time to visit Iceland. Finally, the rugged, rural roads of the Highlands open, giving road-trippers access to Iceland’s wilder side – as long as you hire a 4×4 vehicle. If you plan to stick to the Ring Road, a standard city car will do just fine in summer (but remember to […]

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April 26, 2023 Discovering Iceland’s Rich Food Culture: Tasting the Wonderful and the Weird!

Icelandic food will transport you back to the time of Vikings and the country’s first settlers – with dishes steeped in traditional techniques. Iceland’s history, climate, and geography underpin a unique culinary style, making it a popular destination for foodies seeking something a little different. 

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March 24, 2023 Iceland: All You Need To Know Before You Go!

If you’re heading to Iceland for your next adventure, knowing what to expect when you arrive will help you make the most of every moment. To help you get started, we’ve collated our favorite practical tips for planning ahead...

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March 9, 2023 Stuðlagil Canyon: East Iceland’s Secret Revealed

Until recently, Stuðlagil Canyon lay hidden by the deep, rapid-flowing waters of the River Jökla.  Just over a decade ago, this landscape was transformed, revealing one of east Iceland’s best-kept secrets.  The transformation happened when the Kárahnjúkavirkjun hydroelectric plant opened in 2009, and much of the River Jökla was redirected into the new Hálslón Reservoir. […]

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February 20, 2023 How Iceland Got Its Name

In a country brimming with contrasting landscapes, it’s easy to speculate about the alternative names that history could have assigned to Iceland. Here we unravel some of the country’s earliest history to explore why Iceland is called Iceland.

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