We set off on our ice climbing tour with Arctic Adventures grateful for the gorgeous weather! Marissa, Christine and I had no idea what to expect. We arrived at the Sólheimajökull glacier and were given our gear, crampons (spiked covers for our shoes to help grip the ice) and ice picks! Marissa and I wore boots that were not thick enough
Akureyri Backpackers Hostel – Iceland
Posted onWe arrived in Akureyri and stopped to ask for directions and where to stay. We were directed to the Akureyri Backpackers Hostel in downtown which was conveniently located around the corner from the sushi spot Rub 21 that came highly recommended from our friend Geiri in Reykjavik. The staff was friendly and checked us into a 4 bunk bed dorm room with
My Absolute Favorite Experience in Iceland – A Scenic Helicopter Excursion
Posted onThis experience was beyond words so I hope you enjoy the photos of our helicopter tour with Helo Helicopters. Flying over Reykjavik is gorgeous but once you get to the ocean and fly along the coast over the mountains it is breathtaking, especially with the giant glass doors on their Bell helicopter. I was so stunned by the scenery tears came
Stunning Northern Lights – Iceland
Posted onIt has been on my lifelist as long as I’ve had one to see the Northern Lights (or the Aurora Borealis). My friends Marissa, Christine and I spent 11 days driving around the country of Iceland and while we briefly saw some color in the sky while camping-we didn’t see the Northern Lights in the way that we imagined them.
Snowy Super-Jeep Expedition – Reykjavik, Iceland
Posted onSabine, Martine and I were thrilled to to embark on a SuperJeep expedition the the Skjaldbreiður Volcano in Iceland with Discover Iceland Super-Jeep Tours. The paved road we were driving down quickly became covered in snow, so we stopped to let some air out of the tires so that the tires can become wider to drive over the snow without sinking
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