One of the main reasons we chose to holiday in Iceland was the chance to see the aurora borealis, or northern lights. It was a bucket-list item that I had planned to tick off one day, but initially didn’t plan to do so soon – I expected I would do it later in life. Pete … Continue reading Aurora hunting: chasing Iceland’s northern lights
A big day of driving. Leaving Akureyri, we travelled west then south through Blönduós, Stađur and Borganes to our final destination of Grundarfjörđur on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The trip took us through so many different types of landscapes, the rocky coastal area around Blönduós and steep mountains that rise suddenly out of the land. This … Continue reading The final leg: Akureyri to Reykjavik via Snæfellsnes and Blue Lagoon
We are on our way from Lake Mývatn to Akureyri. Just out of Lake Mývatn we stop to view Goðafoss, waterfall of the gods, and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. After visiting so many small towns, it feels kind of strange to drive into Iceland’s ‘Northern capital’ Akureyri; the town of around … Continue reading Akureyri: Iceland’s northern capital
On this day we had no plan but to drive. It’s quite a long drive between Höfn and Egilsstaðir, so we gave ourselves plenty of time to take in the incredible scenery. This drive takes us through the mountain route past the start of the East Fjords. The coastal route at the beginning of the … Continue reading Eastbound and up: Egilsstaðir, Dettifoss and Lake Mývatn
We start our day at 10am with a tour of Svínafellsjökull glacier by Icelandic Mountain Guides (IMG). We meet at the IMG office in the Vatnajökull National Park Visitors Centre, get kitted up with a pair of crampons and an ice-pick each, then drive the short distance to the part of the glacier we will … Continue reading Getting up close and personal with glaciers: Svínafellsjökull, Svartifoss and Jökulsárlón
The second day of our road trip, after a fantastic breakfast at Hotel Ranga, we got on the road, heading for Skaftafell. We followed Route 1, in view of Eyjafjallajökull (the volcano that erupted in 2010, causing massive issues with flight paths across Europe), and made our first stop at Seljalandsfoss. Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi Seljalandsfoss … Continue reading Waterfalls, swimming, and black sand beaches: Iceland’s south in one day
If you’re planning a trip to Iceland, you’ve probably got the Golden Circle on your list. It’s a great starting point for exploring the country if you’re there for a while, or even as a day trip for shorter stays. The beauty of the Golden Circle is that you can see three quintessentially Icelandic landmarks … Continue reading Driving Iceland’s Golden Circle
I’ve had some amazing holidays and seen a lot of wonderful countries in my time as a traveller, but not many have captured me as Iceland did. From Reykjavik’s quaint cool to the weird and wonderful landscapes, and awesome locals, Iceland has a special place in my heart. It all began when I was travelling … Continue reading Iceland: What to see and do in Reykjavik
What's better than spending a sunny Sunday afternoon with your friends? We caught up with friends at the Seacliff Hotel recently, on one of the first warm, sunny days Adelaide had had in a long time. Summer is coming and we are ready for it! Here's a quick video from our afternoon:
There's nothing better than sunny Saturdays spent with loved ones. This morning we took our foster dog, Roy, for his first visit to the beach at Seacliff. We're lucky to have such gorgeous beaches so close to home, and loved meeting all the dogs and their owners along the way (Roy did too, of course!). … Continue reading Sunny Saturday morning
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