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A Guide To The 9 Best Breweries In Iceland

Fancy a taste of the best beer Iceland has to offer? Discover our picks for the top ten breweries in the land of ice and fire!

Everything You Need to Travel Iceland's Golden Circle

Iceland’s Golden Circle is one of the most popular scenic routes in the country, encompassing the very best of the natural wonders that Iceland has to offer including waterfalls, spas, volcano craters, and so much more in addition to the three main attractions. In our ultimate guide to Iceland’s Golden Circle, we cover everything you need to know in order to create the perfect itinerary and embark upon the adventure of a lifetime!

The Best Places For Whale Watching In Iceland And When To Go

Iceland is now widely regarded as one of Europe’s top whale-watching destinations, with an ever-growing number of visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. While the waters around Iceland have seen centuries of intense whaling (the practice of hunting whales), that industry has now, thankfully, almost completely given way to tourism and admiring these gentle giants splashing around under the Northern Lights, or illuminated by the midnight sun.

Visiting the Kerið (Kerid) Crater

Iceland’s Golden Circle route certainly has no shortage of stunning natural beauty spots, and they don’t get much more serene or picturesque than Kerid (Kerið) crater. One of the most popular attractions among tourists and locals alike, Kerid is a volcanic crater that is home to a pristine turquoise blue lake surrounded by unique red coloured volcanic rock.

Black Sand Beaches in Iceland

Many people know Reynisfjara as the black beach, but there are so many more of these natural beauty spots littered along the Icelandic coastline just waiting to be explored!

The Complete Guide To Flying A Drone & Aerial Photography In Iceland

With its infinitely beautiful panoramic landscapes, dramatic volcanic activity, and expanses of untouched wilderness, it’s almost like Iceland was created with the drone photographer in mind!

The Best Places to Hike in Iceland in the Summer

Iceland is, simply put, an explorer’s paradise! No other place on earth hosts such a diverse range of stunning landscapes and natural wonders which, despite a large number of visitors each year, continues to exude peace and natural serenity.

The Ultimate Guide To Renting A Car In Iceland

So you’ve decided to visit Iceland. After booking your flights and creating a list of the amazing things you want to see and experience in the land of fire and ice, the next thing on your list is probably to decide whether you hire a car or not.

How to Eat Vegan in Iceland: The Best Vegan Restaurants in Reykjavík and More!

Looking for vegan food in Iceland? We have you covered. Eating vegan in Iceland couldn’t be easier with the sheer number of restaurants and cafes that serve a solely plant-based menu or delicious vegan options to cater to everyone.

How Iceland is Welcoming Travellers Safely During COVID

Thinking about travelling to Iceland in the near future? We share the latest on whether you can travel to our beautiful country, the testing requirements and explain how we are welcoming travellers safely to the land of fire and ice.