Tag: North Iceland

Anyone visiting a new country wants to see the most popular attractions and highlights the country is famous for. After all, they're famous for a reason, right? Additionally, travelers also want to get off the beaten path and discover some hidden gems that are not as well-known among tourists. One of these special destinations in Iceland is Stuðlagil canyon,...

Akureyri may be considered a small city in the north of Iceland. But there is actually something quite charming. And I don't just mean about its picture-perfect landscapes. Only a few people are live in this town, around 18,000 inhabitants. Nonetheless, the population is quickly growing due to a large number of tourists that come here every day. Today...

Akureyri is a city located in the north of Iceland. It’s considered to be the second most important city in the country in terms of the number of inhabitants. There are around 20,000 Icelanders living here. Akureyri is a lovely town which you can visit at any time of year. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the North...

We’re winding up our trip around Iceland’s Ring Road. We started off in Reykjavik and nearby attractions, made our way down and traveled across the South Coast and then headed up north towards the Diamond Circle route. Let’s continue our exploration of North Iceland by visiting “Capital of the North” Akureyri, newly-built pagan monument Arctic Henge, Dalvík, home of...

For travelers driving around Iceland’s Ring Road, one of the must-see destinations is the Diamond Circle route. The circuit is made up of about a dozen natural wonders all concentrated close to Route 1 in northeast Iceland. The majority of tourists who come to visit this part of Iceland stay in the area for four to five days. There’s...

One of the most popular activities to do while visiting Northeast Iceland is to spend some time in the Lake Mývatn area. The zone is considered part of the Diamond Circle route, and there are plenty of cool things to see and do. This area is considered part of the Krafla volcanic system. As such, it is populated by...

Move over Thailand. Iceland has quickly become one of the more in vogue travel destinations of the past few years and we completely get it.  Where to start? Fiery volcanoes, haunting lava fields, plunging waterfalls, ghostly ice caves, glaciers, and more. The list goes on. A lot of Iceland's most iconic destinations are in the southern part of the...

Today we are going to discover something that I believe is purely Icelandic. Being honest, I am not a fashion guru and never been one. In this case, I do believe it is something worth mentioning as clever ideas that help improving our world are always welcome! Stay here to learn about Fish Leather from Iceland. Leather is nothing but...

Akureyri is also known as the capital of the north. If you happen to be traveling to this beautiful city, set in an amazing fjord, then you might be looking for a place to stay. Just like in any area of Iceland, the hospitality industry is still developing and you need to be aware of the options available. That...

The North of Iceland is a very unique place that you can not miss in your visit. Some say that this area holds one of the best kept secrets of the country. From impressive waterfalls to ancient rock and lava formations, you will be instantly captivated by nature. Come join us in the quest to reveal our best top picks...