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New Year’s Reflections: Life Lessons from Iceland

By Arielle LokadóttirDecember 23, 2024

All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given to us. JRR Tolkien As 2025 approaches, many of us reflect on the past year and what’s ahead. New Year’s Eve 2024 was the best New Year’s Eve I had ever had. I spent it in Iceland with a new friend…

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Unforgettable Waterfalls in Iceland: Travel Tips

By Arielle LokadóttirDecember 15, 2024

I remember it like it was yesterday. The emerald green frame and a perfect blazing bow above. A deafening roar filled the air as a white mist rose from the falls. The joy welled inside me as I trotted towards the overlook. Gullfoss was pure majesty. This was me during my first visit to Iceland…

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Why Solo Camper Van Travel in Iceland is Life-Changing

By Arielle LokadóttirOctober 14, 2024

How traveling solo to Iceland in a camper van changed my life and tips for your journey  There is no plan but passion. It was late August, and Iceland’s central region’s temperatures had given way to the winter’s chill. All was still and quiet on the farm when I rose from my camper van, wrapped…

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Experience Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights

By Arielle LokadóttirSeptember 21, 2024

Northern lights season is in full swing in Iceland, and they are forecasted to be brighter and more frequent than ever! I have already witnessed some epic nights where Lady Aurora filled the entire sky, and I look forward to the show continuing well into the winter nights. This is all due to the extreme solar…

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Iceland Camper Van Tips: Solo Female Travelers’ Must-Read Guide

By Arielle LokadóttirSeptember 9, 2024

As an EIGHT time solo traveler to Iceland, I have some tips to share! Read on to learn them all! I just returned from an extended camper van adventure in Iceland and wow, Iceland blows my mind again! This was my eighth visit to this beautiful gem of a country, but my longest and toughest…

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Adapting to Nature in Iceland: A Traveler’s Reflection

By Arielle LokadóttirAugust 22, 2024

I am going into my third week in Iceland, and despite it being my eighth time here, traveling here still humbles me. Locals have agreed this has been one of the coldest and rainiest summers they can recall. I, optimistic that things would change, packed as if I were blessed with the abundant sunshine and…

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Puffin Photography in Iceland: Tips, Techniques, and Nature Immersion

By Arielle LokadóttirAugust 12, 2024

The author has a deep passion for bird photography, particularly puffins in Iceland. They share their experiences of capturing these birds, including challenges and tips for photography. The author emphasizes the joy and therapy they find in nature photography, and their photos aim to tell stories and convey their love for the subject.

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Iceland Travel Tips: Embracing Spontaneity and Slowing Down

By Arielle LokadóttirJuly 29, 2024

Little by little, one travels far. JRR Tolkien It is 10 PM on a cold, wintry night in Snaefellsnes, Iceland. I am seated cross-legged on a couch in the quaint cottage I had rented for the trip. The wind rocks the cottage walls, howling gusts that seem to strengthen by the hour. In my hand…

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Chasing the Northern Lights: A Transformative Journey in Iceland

By Arielle LokadóttirJuly 17, 2024

The writer experienced a profound connection to Iceland, feeling destined to visit and ultimately witnessing the Northern Lights at the Arctic Henge. This transformative journey led to personal growth, connection with the land, and unexpected writing opportunities. Through solitude and perseverance, they found answers and fulfillment.

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Iceland Summer Travel Guide: What to Pack and Tips for Your Trip

By Arielle LokadóttirJuly 7, 2024

Thinking about what to pack during your trip to Iceland? I have you covered! Visiting Iceland during the summer season is magical! Blooming lupine, singing loá, and midnight sun promise a dreamy, ethereal experience as you tour the countryside! I have visited Iceland in all seasons and think they all have unique charms, but summer…

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