Swimming outdoors in winter in Iceland never felt so good
Category: 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. Who wouldn’t enjoy scenery like this? Even in the dark of winter, the place is…
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.
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 the Settlement Exhibition, more formally named the Settlement Exhibition Reykjavik 871 +/-2. It’s a very…
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.
Iceland in December: 5 Tips for Visiting Gullfoss in Winter
Why head to Iceland in December? A flash sale, of course. Even though daylight is in short supply and the temperature a bit frosty, we still plan to make our way to Gullfoss waterfall in winter. But will our visit be fun?
On Eating Like a Viking
How the Brawny Sherpa ends up eating like a Viking in Iceland
Is Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Worth It?
Concerned about booking a day at a tourist trap in Iceland, the Bashful Adventurer wonders whether a visit to the Blue Lagoon will be worth it.
Nordic Jesus
The Bashful Adventurer learns that Jesus looks like a Viking. Finding Nordic Jesus in Iceland.