Category: Iceland
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18 best long distance hikes in Europe for June
18 BEST LONG DISTANCE HIKES IN EUROPE FOR JUNE. June is one of the very best months for hiking in Europe. Summer has arrived, the days are long, and most trails are finally free of winter snow. But, if you head out for a long distance hike in Europe, you’ll…
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Laugavegur Trail in June: what to expect
LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL IN JUNE: WHAT TO EXPECT. When we were planning our trip to Iceland, we knew two things: we wanted to go in summer, and we wanted to spend about a month exploring the country. The plan was to complete a few long-distance hikes back-to-back – a full immersion…
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Food on the Laugavegur Trail: What to Expect (and What to Pack)
FOOD ON THE LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL: WHAT TO EXPECT & WHAT TO PACK. Hiking through Iceland’s highlands is unforgettable -steaming valleys, colourful rhyolite mountains, and snow-capped peaks everywhere you look. But it doesn’t take long before one thing starts to dominate your thoughts: food. Before tackling the Laugavegur Trail, we spent…
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Our 5 Day Itinerary for Iceland’s Westfjords (2WD Friendly)
OUR 5 DAY ITINERARY FOR ICELAND’S WESTFJORDS (2WD FRIENDLY.) When we decided to travel to Iceland, we knew that we wouldn’t want to do the typical ring road. With ten days to spare, we decided to do something a little different instead – and headed to the far flung region…
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Snæfellsnes Peninsula, our itinerary for one or two days
SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA: OUR ITINERARY FOR ONE OR TWO DAYS. There’s something about the Snæfellsnes Peninsula that felt just right to us. We had one of those wonderful travel moments, where the scenery we were greeted with, far exceeded our expectations. And, all the plans we had made, were just right.…
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Camping in the Westfjords, Iceland: An Adventure at the Edge of the Map
CAMPING IN THE WESTFJORDS, ICELAND: AN ADVENTURE ON THE EDGE OF THE MAP. When we found out that only 10% of travellers visiting Iceland make it to the Westfjords, we knew it was going to be our mission to get there. There’s something about the Westfjords that makes you feel…
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Our Packing List for the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland
OUR PACKING LIST FOR THE LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL. TheLaugavegur Trail is often described as one of the world’s most beautiful multi-day hikes – and after walking it ourselves in mid-June, we can’t disagree. But it’s also no joke. Especially if you’re camping, carrying all your kit, and, in our case, had…
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Our DIY Golden Circle Road Trip: How to Explore in One Day
OUR DIY GOLDEN CIRCLE ROAD TRIP: HOW TO EXPLORE IN ONE DAY. When we were planning our Iceland trip, we hesitated about doing the Golden Circle. It felt a perhaps a little bit obvious, something everyone does. And we worried that it was a bit of a tick box activity.…
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Walking the Hellismannaleið Trail in Iceland: Our daily stages guide
WALKING THE HELLISMANNALEID TRAIL: OUR DAILY STAGES. Earlier this summer, John and I set out to walk the Hellismannaleið trail in the Icelandic Highlands. It was early in the season, June, and we’d read just enough online to piece together a plan, but as ever in Iceland, the experience on…
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Ísafjörður Travel Guide: What to See, Do and Hike
ISAFJORDUR TRAVEL GUIDE: WHAT TO SEE, DO HIKE. When we set off on our road trip through the Westfjords of Iceland, we didn’t have grand plans for Ísafjörður. It was just meant to be a convenient base after the long and winding drive from the south. But, as these things…