Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is located in the southwestern part of the country, positioned at 64.1470° N, 21.9408° W. It lies along the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay and is situated at an elevation of 15-25 meters (49-82 feet) above sea level. Reykjavik has a rich history, with its origins dating back to around 870 AD when it was founded as a farmstead by Norse chieftain Ingólfur Arnarson. Read Post

Iceland’s known for its stunning, dramatic scenery – and this has also played a massive part in the history of the foods of Iceland. Historically, food production here was driven by a need to survive, and so Icelandic cuisine was simple, uncomplicated fare, based mostlyRead Post

Are you wondering what to pack for Iceland in winter? Wondering what to wear in Iceland winter not to be cold? Or maybe you’re asking yourself: “How cold is Iceland in winter, really?” Don’t worry, this Iceland winter packing list has gotten you covered! It’sRead Post

When dad and I headed to Iceland for a week in February to road trip along the south coast, we knew we could expect all kinds of weather conditions. The weather in Iceland can change fast, sometimes multiple times a day and can often includeRead Post

Back in 2014, my parents spent about three weeks road tripping around Iceland. My dad had always wanted to go back to Iceland in winter and as my mom wasn’t keen on the lower temperatures, I cunningly volunteered. As it would be my first timeRead Post

I’ve recently started gathering facts about the destinations covered here on the blog and I felt some amazing facts about Iceland should be next. It’s a place I haven’t yet been to myself, but my dad has and he’s written about Iceland a couple ofRead Post

If you travel to watch birds: read on. If you think puffins are cute, do so as well! And if you’re dying to go to Iceland, this post really has everything you need because it will tell you about the best place to see puffinsRead Post