Iceland with Kids: Travel with a Baby, Children, or Teenagers
It’s official. Elizabeth and I are going to Iceland in August! We’re excited to take our first international trip with our son, who will be 9 months old when we go. I’ve scoured the internet to learn...
View ArticleWe’re Going to Iceland! What Should We Do, Eat & Drink?
When we first started talking about going to Iceland, my knowledge of the country was limited to Björk and the fact that Iceland is green while Greenland is icy — not a whole lot to get excited about....
View ArticleBlue Lagoon, Iceland Guide: How to Get There and What to Do
When I saw photos of the Blue Lagoon, Iceland, I was intrigued but wary. The beautiful, milky blue water looked inviting, but I’d been warned that the Blue Lagoon was a tourist trap. In the end I...
View Article24 Hours in Kirkjubaejarklaustur (Klaustur), Iceland
Klaustur, also known as Kirkjubaejarklaustur, is a tiny town in southern Iceland with a population of just over 100. If you’re heading east on the Ring Road, it’s the very last place to stop and buy...
View Article24 Hours in Vik, Iceland
Vík í Mýrdal, more commonly known simply as Vik, is conveniently located on the Ring Road in Iceland. Vik is known for its stunning black basalt beaches and it’s a great place to stop on your way from...
View ArticlePictures of Puffins: Our Best Puffin Photos from Iceland
One of the things I was most looking forward to about visiting Iceland was seeing puffins. Our first spotting was on the ferry to the Westman Islands. But they were flying and far away. (Despite their...
View ArticleWhere to Find the World’s Best Hot Dog
I enjoy a good hot dog as much as the next gal, but “amazing” is not a word I would use to describe most American hot dogs. Long associated with baseball games and summer cook-outs, hot dogs in the US...
View ArticleIcelandair Review: What to Know Before You Book
We flew Icelandair direct from Minneapolis to Reykjavik for our trip to Iceland in August. Icelandair is considered a discount airline and many people fly it not just from the US to Iceland, but all...
View ArticleWhere to Eat in Reykjavik, Iceland: Best Restaurants
Reykjavik is home to some of the best restaurants in Iceland. And because one of our favorite things to do while traveling is to eat, we managed to squeeze plenty of dining experiences into our short...
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