Tag: Weather

Excuse me, what? Sandstorms in Iceland? That has to be some kind of typo. I'm here to tell you that no, you read that absolutely right. Just like the Sahara desert, Iceland gets sandstorms as well. Of course, ours come from volcanic ash and sand, so they're a little bit different. But they can still do a ton of...

Travel has changed a lot over time. In the past, the only options available were those offered by travel agents. Now, we have plenty of information available online. That allows most travelers to create a customized experience. You can decide how, when and where you go. So that everything is done correctly, organization is a must, and so is...

Traveling makes us happy in so many ways we are not even aware of. It doesn’t matter where you are traveling to, how many days you mark on the calendar as "holidays", whether you're getting on a boat, on a plane, on a train or strapping up your hiking boots; traveling will do you and your heart a world...

March is definitely a good time of year to go to Iceland. The country has just started to shake off the cold of winter (though not by much), the Northern Lights are still visible, and as we make the transition into spring, more hours of daylight slowly creep back into our daily lives. So how cold is Iceland in...

I'll just come right out and say it. Iceland is cold in February. There's just no getting around it. But it's not as chilly as you might think. The warming waters of the Gulf Stream surround the island and create a small microclimate. So while temperatures do hover around the freezing point during the whole month, you won’t find...

Icelanders love to talk about the weather. This is probably because it has such a huge impact on our daily lives. We’ve braved massive amounts of snowfall, hurricane force winds, and torrential downpours more times than we care to count. This extreme weather is simply par for the course of living on such a small, stormy Island. While it's...

Taking a vacation to Iceland in winter is something that more and more travelers are doing. And can you really blame them? With low prices on car rental and hotel as well as cool outdoor activities like hiking on Vatnajökull glacier, It's no wonder that tourists flock here during the winter months of November through March. But people who...

December is one of the best times of year to visit Iceland. The crowds of summer have dispersed. Locals and tourists alike flock to the mountains and national parks to take part in a wide range of outdoor activities. Snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding, glacier hikes, and ice cave exploration are among the top things to do. But what’s the weather...

Iceland's popularity as a tourism destination has grown exponentially over the last decade. Every year, more and more tourists touch down on our shores. There are tons of activities to do and plenty of natural attractions to see. And everything you're bound to experience depends heavily on the time of year you plan your trip. So what is the...

Are you planning a trip to Iceland? If so, you’re probably wondering the best time of year to go. More and more travelers have been coming during the fall and winter months. From October to April, you’ll find deals on everything from flights to car rental to hotel accommodations. November is an especially popular time to visit due to...