Island

Iceland is expensive, cold, windy, and utterly fascinating. There aren’t many places in the world where you can witness a volcanic eruption, bathe in thermal waters, and watch the Northern Lights all in a single day. In this section, we’ll show you Iceland as we experienced it.

Here you’ll find guides to the Golden Circle, Southwest Iceland, Snaefellsnes, and less touristy areas in the north and east. We write about how to travel around Iceland on a budget renting a car vs. public transportation. Where to camp legally, how to save on food, and why camping in Iceland with the right sleeping bag is really great.

Ad space: In Iceland, there isn’t much room for improvisation especially in the winter. We book our accommodations in advance through Booking.com and rent a car through KAYAK, where we compare actual prices, including mandatory insurance. For excursions to geysers, glaciers, or the Northern Lights, we recommend GetYourGuide.

Iceland deserves more than a week but even one week will change your perspective on the world. We’re glad we can share it with you.