Adventures & ActivitiesSnorkeling Silfra: What to Expect in Iceland's Clearest WaterWhat snorkeling the Silfra fissure in Thingvellir actually feels like: the cold, the visibility, the gear, and whether it beats a drysuit dive.Erika Sand•October 03, 2026
Practical Travel & LogisticsItineraries & Road TripsAdventures & ActivitiesThings to Do in Iceland in Winter: Aurora, Ice Caves and a 7-Day PlanThings to do in Iceland in winter — northern lights, ice caves, packing list, December tips, and a realistic 7-day winter itinerary.Erika Sand•September 23, 2026
Practical Travel & LogisticsItineraries & Road TripsAdventures & ActivitiesIceland in January: Weather, Daylight and Things to DoWhat Iceland in January is really like — daylight hours, weather, Þorrablót, ice caves, aurora, driving advice and a short sample plan.Erika Sand•September 24, 2026
Itineraries & Road TripsAdventures & ActivitiesFrom Iceland Basecamp to Norway Hiking WeeksWhy a short, efficient Iceland trip makes a surprisingly good warm-up before a longer run of hiking weeks in Norway.Erika Sand•October 01, 2026
Adventures & ActivitiesSoaking in the Blue Lagoon: Is it Worth the Hype?An honest look at Iceland’s most famous geothermal spa — what you actually get for the price, and the quieter alternatives worth considering.Erika Sand•June 12, 2026
Adventures & ActivitiesHiking the Icelandic Highlands: Landmannalaugar and the Laugavegur TrailRhyolite mountains, obsidian lava fields and a natural hot pool — how to reach Landmannalaugar and walk Iceland’s most famous multi-day trail.Erika Sand•August 04, 2026
Adventures & ActivitiesThe Icelandic Horse: A Thousand Years of Isolation, Five Gaits, and a One-Way TicketSmall, shaggy, and descended from a single Viking-era herd, the Icelandic horse hasn't been cross-bred in over a thousand years. Here's why, and where to ride one.Erika Sand•August 24, 2026
Adventures & ActivitiesPadel in Iceland: How a Spanish Import Is Finding Its Footing in the Land of Fire and IcePadel only arrived in Iceland around 2019, but the world's fastest-growing racket sport is quietly carving out a niche next to handball, football, and the country's beloved swimming pools.Erika Sand•August 10, 2026
Adventures & ActivitiesWhere and When to Spot Puffins in IcelandPuffins are only ashore in Iceland for part of the year — here’s the exact window, the best colonies, and how to watch them without doing harm.Erika Sand•June 12, 2026
Adventures & ActivitiesSnorkeling Between Tectonic Plates at SilfraWhat it’s really like to snorkel in some of the clearest water on Earth, in a rift-zone fissure at Þingvellir — and what the tour actually involves.Erika Sand•June 12, 2026
Adventures & ActivitiesThe Best Whale Watching Spots in Northern and Western IcelandHúsavík, Reykjavík, Akureyri and the Westfjords each offer a different whale-watching trip — here’s how they compare and when to go.Erika Sand•June 12, 2026
