to help you plan your visit
It started all back in December 2019 with swarm of earthquakes and it was on and off until in February 2021 it escalated to a new level and we had thousand of earthquakes every week. Some earthquakes reached the magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale. It was not a very pleasant period. You might … Read more
When the first settlers arrived some 1100 years ago they brought with them some life stock. Among them some Scandinavian horses. Our Icelandic horse is not very tall but he is strong, healthy, resilient and weather sealed. The Icelandic horse is very famous for good temper and welcoming character. The horses are friendly, adventurous, smart … Read more
Is it safe to travel to Iceland? The big question is whether this summer travel may still be possible. Many countries in of the western world are beginning to emerge from lock down and lifting travel ban and ease corona virus restrictions. The pressure is from the economy and people desperately need to get back … Read more
Latest Update May 12, 2020 Yes I am sorry to say there is a travel ban in Iceland like in many other countries. The Icelandic government has implemented the travel restrictions imposed for the Schengen Area and the European Union. As of 20 March 2020, foreign Nationals – except EU/EEA, EFTA or UK nationals … Read more
One of the most popular place to visit near Hveragerði must be Reykjadalur, a geothermal area just north of Hveragerði. It is a short walk about 3Km long and it is not that hard so most of us can do it. Hveragerði is a small town on the southern part of Iceland only 30 minutes … Read more
The Icelandic road system is extensive and easy to navigate and easily accessible by car. The Ring Road is the most traveled road, as it runs in a circle around the country and takes you to the most popular attractions and landmarks You need to know about these six things regarding driving in Iceland. Off-road … Read more
The Reykjanes peninsula is best known for the Blue Lagoon and Keflavik Airport. The Airport is only 40 minutes away from Reykjavik, so this peninsula is not very big. There are many interesting places to visit in Reykjanes peninsula and I will tell you more about them in this post. My brother Peter is a … Read more
COVID-19 is in Iceland like everywhere else in the world and we are fighting to isolate it as much as possible. All Icelandic travelers coming home will be in isolation for 14 days from arrival. Visitors do not need to be isolated but there are not many visitors coming at the moment. All the workers … Read more
Geothermal water is one of Iceland‘s greatest natural resources. It‘s used to heat houses and produce electricity. But most importantly, Icelanders love to swim in it. Pools and Spas have been a huge part of the Icelandic lifestyle, ever since the country‘s settlement. One of the most famous hot tube of history belonged to Snorri … Read more
First thing you need to know about Iceland is the fact the climate is cold, windy and cloudy for most of the year. It‘s a cold country because of the high latitude but it‘s also tempered by the ocean, as well as by the mild Gulf Stream that flows around. The result is unstable climate … Read more
