It’s not easy to rattle Icelanders. But I’ve just figured out how to get a sure-fire rise out of an Icelandic glacier guide while hiking … Read the rest
Tag: Iceland
A Day in Iceland: Kirkjubaejarklaustur – Hof
Dokna could easily allow herself to be the world’s saddest dog. She loves sticks – but some cruel twist of fate has put her in … Read the rest
The Iceland Diaries – Day 3
Wandering Justin’s Note: I’m woefully behind in my Iceland travel diary. No time like the present to start getting caught up!
I’m on a bus. … Read the rest
Iceland Travel Tip – Is the Winter Fare Sale Worth It”
November 4 is the last day to book an IcelandAir flight from the United States to Keflavik for as little as $379 for a round … Read the rest
An American Runs Iceland – Reykjavik Midnight Run 10K
I can now say that I’m officially a world-class athlete: I was the first American finisher in a race abroad.
I admit it’s a stretch … Read the rest
Outdoor Adventure in Iceland
On most trips, Sarah and I have allowed ourselves a few days to settle into our surroundings before an outdoor adventure. Not this time. Less … Read the rest
How Visiting Family is Ruining America
Visiting your grandma is making you dumb and ruining the United States. I just realized this while reading Smile While You’re Lying: Confessions of a … Read the rest
Why I Went to Iceland
People often ask me why I went to Iceland. Ever since my wife, Sarah, and I have traveled together, every international destination (sorry, Canada, but … Read the rest
6 Things You Won’t Find in the Iceland Travel Guide
It was nearly midnight as my wife and I strolled back to our guesthouse on Barugata in Reykjavik. The sky was still light, and the … Read the rest
Hiking Destination: Iceland’s Landmannalaugar
Landmannalaugar isn’t so much a place. It’s more of a rip in the space-time continuum.
Consider its summer: It’s hard to tell 3 a.m. from … Read the rest
Battle of the Gross Fish: Gefilte Fish Versus Hákarl
In an earlier post complete with video, you got to see me eat the rancid Icelandic shark meat known as hákarl. The whole experience made … Read the rest
Iceland’s Coffee Culture a Cure for the Common Starbucks
UPDATE OCTOBER 2021: This post used to link to an article I wrote for another website. That website no longer exists — I’m looking … Read the rest
Eating Hákarl in Iceland
One of the reasons I went to Iceland was to try the country’s “delicacy” (just in case the quotes don’t make it clear enough, this … Read the rest
Nordic Chihuahuas and Glacier Dogs – Pets in Iceland
NOTE: To see more of Iceland, see my Flickr Photostream.
People in Iceland really seem to love domestic animals – from the smallest yappy … Read the rest
Packing – One of the Hardest Parts of Travel
As I was filling up my backpack for traveling to Iceland, all I could think about was a line from Monty Python’s The Life of … Read the rest
Iceland for the Photographer – Tips and Locations
Iceland for the Photographer
If you like traveling and taking photos, put Iceland high on your list of destinations. From people to landscapes, you’ll find … Read the rest
Stjarnan FC Soccer Fans the Highlight of First Day in Iceland
Want to make friends in a foreign country” All you need to do is embrace its sports, and you’re well on your way. I first … Read the rest
Life Without the Sunset – Iceland in Summer
I have not seen the sun set since I left Arizona on Saturday. Seriously, 2 a.m. and 2 p.m. look exactly the same. You definitely … Read the rest
5 Places to See the Northern Lights
I’ve just made a decision: I need to see the Northern Lights. You know … the aurora borealis. Can you imagine how cool it must … Read the rest