Travel guides

The aurora borealis (or northern lights) is a spectacular phenomenon and certainly one of the top reasons for visiting Iceland in winter. This article gives comprehensive advise on…

Ice caves (or glacial caves) are some of the most beautiful, mesmerising and unique places you can visit in Iceland. What are they, where can you see them,…

Motor insurance is organized somewhat differently in Iceland than in many other parts of the world. And priced differently, too. You'll find out what the prices - and…

Some of Iceland's roads are so specific that they are understandably of greater interest to travelers. Below we have selected the most important ones - both in the…

Sparse public transportation and attractions scattered throughout the island prompt most tourists to get around Iceland by car. What are the conditions (and customs) on them, what are…

Whales have fascinated humans for centuries. Back in the old days it was mainly the enormous size of these animals that fascinated our ancestors. Over time, we have…

Representatives of 23 species of cetaceans can be observed off the coast of Iceland, of which at least 12 appear regularly in the area, while the remaining 11…

Iceland is expensive so when you plan to visit here it is important to look at how to cut costs. This article outlines what drives these costs, how…

Iceland is close, but still not quite in Europe. Going there, we expect a Scandinavian country, but many details may surprise us. Let's shed some light on these…

A volcano is as common a thing in Iceland as, say, a field or a forest in Poland - they are practically everywhere if you just leave the…

For geologists, an active volcano is one that has had at least one eruption in the last 10,000 years. But in Iceland we even observe ones that had…

Iceland is visited for its beautiful landscapes and wonderful hot mineral springs. Both are due primarily to the volcanoes. Although they are a constant threat, without them there…