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
Adventures & ActivitiesHorse Riding in Iceland, Then a Few More Days in the Saddle in NorwayHow to fit horse riding into an Iceland itinerary, what gear rules to know, and how to carry on riding in Norway's mountains after the Iceland leg.Erika Sand•October 09, 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
