How to Save on 2026 Iceland Vacation (Without Cutting Corners)
Iceland has a reputation for being expensive — and honestly, that reputation is not entirely undeserved. But after 14 years of writing about travel here, I can tell you that the difference between a trip that breaks the bank and one that doesn’t usually comes...
Eight Volcanoes, 17 Towns, One Road: Iceland’s Volcanic Way
Iceland’s volcanic landscape tells a story of beauty and devastation in equal measure. Iceland’s rugged beauty is shaped by countless eruptions. However, that has come at a price. Throughout Icelandic history, cataclysmic eruptions have devastated the Icelandic people. If you want to immerse yourself in...
Viking Story Night at Mr. Iceland: One of the Best Evening Activities in Iceland (and You Get 10% Off)
If someone asks me what they should do on an evening in South Iceland that has nothing to do with the Northern Lights, I now have a clear answer: go to Mr. Iceland and listen to Valdimar tell stories. Mr. Iceland is a working farm...
Helena Gallardo of Volcano Heli on How to See Iceland from the Air (the Right Way)
If you’re thinking about seeing Iceland from a helicopter, you’ll probably end up talking to Helena Gallardo at some point. Helena handles customer service at Volcano Heli, a small helicopter tour company based in Reykjavík. They’re not the biggest operation in Iceland, but they’re one...