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REYKJAVÍK: A CITY TO LOVE

Oh, Reykjavík. Quirky, quaint, and irresistibly charming Reykjavík. I’m gonna steal a line from Jerry McGuire and lay my heart bare at your feet: You had me at hello. It’s true! I touched down at Keflavik airport one rainy, cool morning in May 2018. After a soothing and invigorating soak at the ethereal Blue Lagoon,

HOW TO BE A STERLING STEWARD OF ICELAND

Can we chat? Tourist to tourist? Travel aficionado to travel aficionado? You see, I’ve got Iceland on my mind, and the truth is? The truth is, I worry. I’m concerned about the ever-growing abundance of tourists in Iceland and what it means for the country and its landscape long-term. I’m discouraged that some visitors come

PLANT A TREE IN ICELAND

When my co-founder, Daði, and I first sat down and brainstormed about this crazy idea of starting a travel agency without any working experience in the field, we were determined to donate part of our earnings towards environmental initiatives. We wanted to have a positive impact on our beautiful Iceland as well as share our

SOUTH ICELAND ROAD TRIP

The South coast holds many of the most iconic attractions in Iceland. It kinda has it all; waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, towering mountains, and of course beautiful glacier lagoons. These stunning attractions make for a fantastic road trip. Don’t believe me? Keep reading and follow me through a South Iceland road trip. Looking for

THE GOLDEN CIRCLE OF ICELAND

This famous tourist route has been popular among locals and visitors alike since the beginning of tourism in Iceland (to dramatic?). The name refers to the route from Reykjavík to Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. These three places are without a doubt the most iconic attractions in Iceland! They are not

ROAD TRIP IN ICELAND

I often get asked what’s the best way to experience Iceland, and my answer is always the same: “Take a self drive road trip in Iceland and experience it like us locals do it”. It’s the only way to go! Although having a guide has it’s obvious perks like being hand fed information along the

YOU SAY TOMATO, I SAY FRIÐHEIMAR…

…but let’s not call the whole thing off! Instead, I want to tell you about a very distinct and unforgettable dining experience you can have during your travels in Iceland! A TOMATO LOVER AT HEART When I was a kid, one of my favorite treats was a tomato. I would chomp into that bad boy