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Ready for the road trip of your life around Iceland? Check out our travel blog and learn everything there is to know about the Land of Fire and Ice!

campervan parked at a designated campsite under a green northern light

30/12/2025

The difference between campers and motorhomes

A Campervan vs a motorhome in Iceland isn’t just a size issue. It’s a question of how you want to move, eat, sleep, and deal with Iceland’s moody weather and narrow roads. One’s nimble and bare-bones. The other’s a rolli...

father holding his kid on his shoulders while visiting Iceland's skogafoss waterfall

23/12/2025

The Ultimate Iceland Family Trip Itinerary: Practical & Kid-Friendly

Iceland can be a unique and fun-filled adventure for the entire family if you just have a few insider tips from us locals. Being more than one shouldn’t be a train smash to your getaway budget with our help. By following our family trip itinera...

woman overlooking Gullfoss waterfall in Iceland's golden circle

16/12/2025

Golden Circle Iceland Camping Guide (2026): Best Campsites, Itinerary & Tips

You’ve landed in Iceland and want to see everything. Newsflash, buddy, you won’t. Not in one trip. Unless you’ve got half a year and unlimited PTO, you’ll need to pick your battles. Start smart. Camping along the Golden Circl...

Iceland ring road map

09/12/2025

Driving the Iceland Ring Road: Guide & Best Stops

This guide is for people who prefer figuring things out themselves. If you’ve got a campervan, even better. You’ll see more, spend less, and avoid most of the nonsense that comes with fixed plans and overpriced hotels. Campervans are han...

Traveler’s view of a deep Icelandic canyon with multiple cascading waterfalls and moss-covered cliffs under a dramatic summer sky.

02/12/2025

Hiking in Iceland: The Ultimate 2026 Guide to Trails, Treks, and Safety

The seemingly endless nature is one of the main reasons people decide to visit Iceland. If you’re interested in hiking in Iceland, you’ll find no shortage of fantastic trails suitable for all fitness and skill levels. The key to completin...

Smiling hiker in yellow waterproof jacket and gray beanie standing with backpack beside an Iceland glacier lagoon, mountains in the background

25/11/2025

Solo Travel in Iceland: The Complete Guide

Are you considering a visit to the Land of Fire and Ice but don’t have anyone to go with you? Don’t worry! Solo travel in Iceland is one of the safest choices you can make, and it’s easy to travel the country on your own. Traveling ...

Sleeping bags and a large suitcase filling the bed platform in the back of a camper van.

18/11/2025

RV Camping in Iceland: The Ultimate Guide for Travelers

Thinking about RV camping in Iceland? Good. You should be. It's the only way to wake up near waterfalls, outrun tour buses, and skip hotel check-out times entirely. This guide is for travelers who’d rather chase fog than wait in line for waffle...

View from the back of a camper: two people in sleeping bags looking out at a grassy valley and a tall Icelandic waterfall on a bright summer day.

11/11/2025

Camping in Iceland: The Complete 2026 Guide

Camping in Iceland isn’t just a cheaper way to travel. It’s the only way to really see the place. No hotel lobby will ever beat a glacier view from your camper door. But it’s not 2015 anymore. Laws changed. Prices changed.  So...

Curving gravel road across open tundra leads toward distant snow-capped mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

04/11/2025

Driving on Gravel Roads in Iceland: Safety, Tips & Routes

If you really want to see parts of Iceland that aren’t frequently visited, especially by larger tours, you’ll need to get off the pavement. Knowing how to drive Iceland’s gravel roads with your motorhome rental will keep you safe an...

Close-up of the Waze app page on a smartphone showing GPS, maps, traffic alerts, and live navigation.

28/10/2025

Does Waze Work in Iceland? A Traveler’s Guide

From incredible volcanic landscapes and glacial lagoons, to sweeping coastal roads and remote highlands, Iceland truly is a dream travel destination. However, the island’s unique geography and unpredictable weather means that you need to be sup...