Perfect Itinerary for a Weekend in Reykjavik Iceland
We traveled to Iceland in late February hoping to see the Northern Lights. We were very lucky and not only saw the lights one night, but all three! Day 1 Most flights from the US arrive in Reykjavik early in the morning. Take advantage of this and make the most of your first day in town. We took a rental…
Iceland Guide: Where to stay in Reykjavik
Reykjavik, the northern-most capital city in the world, is an adorable and charming place to make your home base on your trip to Iceland. Reykjavik downtown is about 45 minutes from the international airport (KEF) and about a 2-3 hour drive from many of the natural wonders, like geysers, waterfalls and hot springs. Reykavik is a relatively small town with…
Iceland Guide: Seeing the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are a magical natural phenomenon that cause the sky to light up with beautiful colors under the right conditions. I had the good fortune of seeing the Northern Lights on three nights in early March outside of Reykjavik, Iceland. The difficulty with writing a guide about seeing the Northern Lights is…