Swimming outdoors in winter in Iceland never felt so good
Tag: Iceland
To Iceland to See
People ask what I did on my short trip to Iceland and, in retrospect, it seems not much. I soaked in geothermal pools, watched a meteor shower in the darkness, saw some of the countryside and a bit of Reykjavik.…
Will Iceland Be Too Cold for You?
Dark Days and Snow Still Lure Tourists Opting to visit Iceland on a whim, in December when the days are dark and cold, I fret that maybe the weather will be so miserable I won’t have a good time. Snow,…
The Mystery of Volcanoes
The Lure of Hot Lava Living in New York State, as I do, I haven’t historically had to worry much about volcanoes and the possibility that they might at some point obstruct my way, or worse. The first time I…
Cruising Cemeteries around the Globe
Touring Graveyards for History and Understanding I suppose if you are bashful, a cemetery is a great place to visit given that no one is likely to talk to you much. I like cemeteries for the opportunities they provide to…
Staying in Reykjavik? Choose Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura
There are so many hotels in Reykjavik to choose from. Here’s why Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura is a good choice.
Embracing Winter
Because January is not cold enough in the mainland United States, the Bashful Adventurer embraces winter and heads to Iceland
Have a Quirk and a Smile
The Bashful Adventurer experiences the joy of visiting everyday places, those frequented by residents but not always by tourists.
Living Viking Style: A Visit to the Viking Museum Reykjavik
Things to Do in Iceland: The Settlement Exhibition Of all of the options for a day in Reykjavik, the Brawny Sherpa and I choose to learn more about Vikings. What better place than the Viking Museum Reykjavik? We head to…
A Geyser Named Geysir
The Bashful Adventurer heads to Iceland where she ponders the difference between a geyser and a geysir and also wonders whether the geyser will perform as expected. Also, a few tips on visiting geysers in iceland.