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We have taken budget holidays to Iceland on three different occasions. Never have we had a lot of money to play with, so we have been honing our skills and learning how to travel Iceland on a budget. We wanted to share these tips with you so you too, can have a cheap holiday to… Continue reading Want a Cheap Holiday to Iceland? 20 Tips to Travel Iceland on a Budget
For most visitors to Reykjavík, the classic way to see some of Iceland’s incredible nature is to take a trip around the Golden Circle. It is a series of natural sights created by the geothermal activity of the island. We took this tour in 2012 but decided that it would be fun to see it… Continue reading An Icelandic Classic – Our BusTravel Iceland Grand Golden Circle Tour
There are a few places in the world that are excellent bases if you are on the hunt for the Northern Lights. Iceland is one such spot. Many people travel to Iceland in winter, exclusively to try and see the aurora. It was definitely on of the reasons we made our third trip to this… Continue reading In Search of the Aurora – Our BusTravel Iceland Northern Lights Tour
Iceland is the land of hot springs, some so hot they erupt every seven minutes or so (but that’s another story). Bathing in the warm water is super relaxing and distinctly therapeutic, an excellent way to ease tired driving shoulders or sore luggage-hauling backs. Plus, in a chilly country, it is nice to be surrounded… Continue reading Where the Pool Meets the Sky – A Sky Lagoon Review
Eating out in Reykjavík can be an expensive business. This makes trying all the delicious options tricky. In most of our trips, we have had one nice meal out and then room noodles or hostel pasta for the rest of the time. Well, on our February 2024 visit, I decided it was time to try… Continue reading Food Lovers Tour with Your Friend in Reykjavík
Cold, clear and calm the waters of the Silfra fissure in Iceland are unique. Taking the plunge into the chilly rift between two continents for many people is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With this in mind, I had to make sure we didn’t miss the chance on our latest trip to Iceland. Join us as we… Continue reading Floating in the Fissure – Snorkeling Silfra with Dive.Is
Taking a trip around Iceland is on many a bucket list, but what can you do if you don’t drive? Is the road trip off? Are you stuck in Reykjavík? Absolutely not! There are some awesome companies that whisk keen travellers around Iceland. On our winter trip to the island, we chose to travel with… Continue reading Exploring Wintery Wonders in Iceland – A BusTravel Iceland Review
Iceland has had its fair share of budget airlines. It makes total sense. Iceland is close to Europe and the USA, making it a great stopover between the two. Plus, Iceland one of the most popular destinations for nature lovers in its own right. However. somehow, they don’t seem to last. Well, here comes PLAY… Continue reading A Review of PLAY Airlines A320neo STN – KEF
Iceland is full of unique natural wonders. This young country is still evolving at a rate of knots (geologically speaking) and this leads to goodies like Silfra. If you are considering a dip in the world’s coolest pool then check out our 11 top tips for snorkeling Silfra. Travelling to Iceland? Check out our full… Continue reading 11 Top Tips for Snorkelling Silfra Fissure
They call Iceland the land of fire and ice and it’s true Iceland is full of these dichotomies. Ancient traditions run deep but the music scene is utterly cutting edge and although the capital seems sleepy by day, at night partying can go on all night! So what do you do with your time in… Continue reading 4 Days in Iceland – A Long Weekend in the Land of Fire and Ice
You have read the travel magazines and the blogs, seen the TV shows, and thousands upon thousands of Instagram photos, but there are still some places out there that you don’t really know. You may think you know them, I bet you’ve heard about them many times but here are nine cities that may surprise… Continue reading 9 Cities That May Surprise You Around the World
Let me start by saying, I have stayed in all manner of hotels, guesthouses, hostels, campsites and apartments. I have nothing against any accommodation option (although I may skip camping in deepest, darkest winter). I think that, of all of them, hostels have the worst reputation and I would love to change the mind of… Continue reading Why Staying in Hostels is NOT as Bad as You Think
