We’ve been to Iceland several times now and most of those trips we’ve rented a car and driven ourselves around. Most of the time, it’s totally fine and while we did encounter a random snowstorm in a mountain pass in the North of Iceland in May one year, every other… Read more
Iceland in Winter is no joke and being prepared for your trip there is a must do if you intend to visit between November and March. The weather in Iceland is notorious for changing on a dime and the roads can be treacherous and hard to traverse, add in crazy… Read more
Iceland is a land of extremes, the midnight sun in the Summer versus hours and hours of dark in the Winter, ice and snow in the winter and vast colorful landscapes in the Summer. Whatever season you visit Iceland you’ll be sure to be blown away, but it seems like… Read more
From the survey so many of you guys did for me a few months ago, one of the things you wanted to see more of here on Land of Marvels going forward was actual budget posts for trips. And while in the past, I’ve shied away from these a little… Read more
I often get asked what my favorite destination is that we’ve visited and while Paris is usually my answer to that question, there’s another place in this big beautiful world that has touched me as deeply as Paris but in an entirely different way. I’m a really emotional traveler, I… Read more
It seems like everybody is heading to Iceland these days. And with super cheap fares and the incredible landscape, it’s really no surprise. Though I do miss the quiet Iceland we encountered on our first trip there over 4 years ago, the country is still one of my favorite places… Read more
Some places that we visit ebb and flow in terms of what they offer a traveler or how easy it is to get there and get around, etc. There are destinations that are important to see in specific time frames, or before they get to the point of being an… Read more
More What to Wear posts for more destinations here! When our September trip was approaching to Iceland, I started gathering together the clothes and accessories I would need for the long weekend. September in Iceland can still be quite cool, especially on the coasts and it’s usually windy, so even… Read more
Skógafoss is a well known massive waterfall about 20 minutes West of Vik and it was the top priority on Nick’s list for this particular trip to Iceland. We decided to wait until late afternoon/early evening to make our stop here, both to try and stay away from the hoards… Read more
One of the spots we knew we wanted to see on this most recent trip to Iceland was Vik and the black sand beaches that are found in this area of the island. In retrospect, we wished we would have actually stay in Vik to explore that area more and… Read more
When we booked this most recent trip to Iceland, we knew we wanted to head in the direction of Vik on the Southern Coast of the island. In previous trips we’d always explored inland or to the West and North, so heading somewhat South East was a direction we were… Read more
On our first trip to Iceland almost four years go in November, we hired a private guide to drive us around to some spots on the Golden Circle tour. And while we did see the major spots, our driver also ventured off quite a bit to show us some beautiful… Read more
Having visited the amazing country of Iceland three times now, all in very different times of the year, I’ve realized that no matter when you go to Iceland, there are 5 things that you really shouldn’t go without while there. Whether it’s September or November or May, Iceland has crazy… Read more
After three trips to Iceland, I can now definitively say I’ve seen a lot of this magical island. And yet in all that we’ve seen and explored, there is so much more to see in this amazing place, which is a great reason to keep returning! Though if you’re heading… Read more