Glymur
It’s never a bad idea to pick one of the ‘-ests’ for your first visit in Iceland. Biggest, longest, tallest: pick one, you’ll never go wrong. Glymur –the tallest waterfall in Iceland — won’t disappoint.
Read More Tungufoss
Tungufoss is a small waterfall, just by the side of the road on the way north out of Reykjavik. It is a small cascade on the river Kaldakvísl.
Read MoreIceland: Day 2
Heading north into the fjords north of Reykjavik, and visiting Glymur, the tallest waterfall in Iceland. Oh! And a local, secluded hot tub.
Read MoreIceland: Day 1
While I’m quite sure we left half a day on the plane, our first real day in Iceland is a beautiful sunny one. Blue skies and lovely warm weather.
Read MoreCamera Gear
I realized some time ago that when we pack for trips that the biggest pile of “we have to take this” is the camera and electronic gear. Seriously — clothes? Nah, carry on size is fine! But the camera and ipad and the various charges and cables and supporting stuff? That bag has gotten bigger every trip!
Read MoreHow Long?
Whether you have a day, a weekend, a week, or more, Iceland has so much to see and do that you won’t lack for things to do. And with a free extended layover, taking a week is easy!
Read MoreIceland: Day 0
I’ve often wondered, in a jet-lag-fueled bout of philosophical thinking, just what happens to those hours you lose crossing timelines on an eastbound flight. Do they just wait there, in limbo, until you fly back and regain them? Are they lost forever? Does time compress (it sure feels like it!)?
Read MoreAnd we’re off!
Wherein we, your Helpful Author and her dashing husband, set off on a two week, clockwise road trip in otherworldly Iceland in a camper. Yes, a camper. Don’t laugh.
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