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Where & When Can I See the Northern Lights in Iceland in August?
Can you see the Northern Lights in Iceland in August? It sounds like a contradiction when you’re still recovering from sunburns and used to reading my guides on the midnight sun, golf, and local summer festivals, and other Icelandic craziness. But August in Iceland is where summer quite sleepily hands the torch to autumn (the…
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What is Menningarnótt? And, How Can I Celebrate it?
If you’ve ever wished a music festival, street market, art show, and neighbourhood block party could all happen at once, then Menningarnótt might just be your Icelandic dream day. Held every August in Reykjavík, this is the day the capital forgets its usual calm Nordic reserve (except maybe late nights on a Saturday) and throws…
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Beat the Crowds: 11 Hidden Gems Near the Golden Circle in Iceland
There’s a reason the Golden Circle draws the crowds. It’s easy to access, packed with big-ticket natural sights, and if I’m honest, it can easily be ticked off in a day. But if your idea of travel leans more towards discovery than dodging elbows at the main photo ops, this is where the adventure really…
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How to Celebrate Verslunarmannahelgi Like a Local
What Is Verslunarmannahelgi? If you ever needed an excuse to visit Iceland in summer (besides waterfalls, puffins, glaciers, volcanoes and lava fields, assuming that’s not enough), this is it. Verslunarmannahelgi is Iceland’s unofficial “everyone-goes-somewhere” weekend. And, if I’m being straight with you it’s simply the biggest summer holiday in Iceland (everyone is happy!) Locals treat…
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31 Fun Facts About Iceland That Sound Made Up (But Aren’t)
Why Iceland Is One of the World’s Most Unique Countries You’d be forgiven for thinking Iceland was dreamed up in a fantasy novel, or a spin-off of the Lord of the Rings books, and then forgotten about by geography teachers. It’s remote. It’s strange. And it’s glorious. At least, that’s how I feel! From elves…
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The Ultimate Iceland Layover: Hot Springs, Waterfalls & A Stay at The Hill Hotel
Why Iceland Is the Perfect Stopover Destination Iceland sits conveniently between North America and Europe. That means you can take advantage of the world’s most scenic travel pit stop. And, in my opinion, the word scenic doesn’t even do Iceland justice. Flights with Icelandair and Play often include stopovers without extra fees to break those…
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Chasing the Midnight Sun: A Summer Escape to South Iceland’s Best-Kept Secret
Introduction Some places turn it on in summer. Then there’s Flúðir, where time goes all stretchy, the sun refuses to clock out, and your romantic/insomnia-led instincts suddenly think they’re starring in a music video – and, not the kind where Bieber is bathing in the wrong spots. It’s tucked away enough to feel like you’ve…
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What Makes Golf in Iceland So Epic? Start Your Swing at The Hill Hotel to Find Out
Iceland. Known for volcanoes, Vikings, and very moody weather. But what if we told you it’s also one of the most unique places on Earth to tee off? Golfing here isn’t just about chasing a little white ball. It’s about hitting drives alongside glaciers, sinking putts under the midnight sun, and arguing with your friends…
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What Makes Iceland the Ultimate Romantic Getaway?
What Makes Iceland So Romantic? Let’s face it: not all destinations are created equal when it comes to romance. Some places try to sell you love with a heart-shaped hot tub and a chocolate buffet. Iceland, on the other hand, seduces you with thundering waterfalls, skies that burst into colour, and hot springs that steam…
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How to Spend the Perfect Long Weekend in Iceland
Introduction Let me guess: you and your partner have a few precious days off, a shared craving for somewhere wildly romantic, and just enough energy to panic-Google “long weekend in Iceland” after your third flat white. Sadly, I’m not a magician, or a genie for that matter – but I can grant you the wish…