Turf has been used as an architectural material for thousands of years by cultures across Europe, and in Iceland, this became the primary technique for building houses. Iceland was settled in 874 AD by Norse and British settlers who were familiar with turf. Contrary to wood, which was at that time sparse and slow to regenerate, [...]
You might be one of the many travelers that decide to head east of Reykjavik to gaze upon the spectacular sights of south Iceland. The final destination for many is Vik in Myrdal, famous for its nearby attractions. Driving from Reykjavik to Vik is pretty straight forward, just follow highway 1 (the ringroad) and you’ll [...]
When you get to Thingvellir on your golden circle route you might ask yourself what it is you want to see. It feels like a mandatory stop while in Iceland and in all honesty, it should be, as Thingvellir plays such a big role in the history of Iceland. Thingvellir is in many ways the birthplace [...]
If you find yourself driving from Reykjavik, heading south, there will be plenty of things to see and do. We however advise you to plan ahead so you make the most out of your time and we’ve even got some great suggestions for you to take for consideration while putting together the ultimate Iceland travel plan. [...]
Making your way to Iceland is easy, deciding on what to see on the other hand is quite hard as Iceland has so much to offer. One of the attractions that pop into mind when deciding on what to see and do is the golden circle, the most visited tourist attraction in all of Iceland. [...]
