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 & 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
