Your Iceland questions, answered:
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When should I go?
October or March
What are some “must see” things in Iceland?
Got you covered
Which tours should I book?
You should 100%, definitely self-drive
Where should I stay?
If it’s your first trip, Reykjavik. If not, I think Reykjavik could be avoided and other spots close to your destinations of choice could be better. For example, when I took my family to Iceland we stayed near Selfoss, as it had much better accommodation for the price and was closer to most of the major sights in Southern Iceland.
What should I do in Reykjavik?
Do this
Eat this
Isn’t Iceland expensive?
Can be, but you can do it on a budget too
Do I need to speak Icelandic?
As a tourist, it’s very unlikely you’ll meet anyone who doesn’t speak good English.
Can you tell me about the Ring Road tour/North Iceland/Diamond Circle/East Iceland/Westfjords?
Yes! I finally completed a lap of Iceland’s famous ring road in February 2024. More info at the link!
Who are you?
I’m Stu. Hi!
Why did you start his website?
Basically got tired of trotting out the same tips time after time to different friends, colleagues and acquaintances who all knew me as someone who’d been to Iceland multiple times and wanted to “know before they go”.
How do I thank you for these tips?
You could always buy me a cup of coffee
How do I contact you?
Like this
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What are some great day-trips from Reykjavik?
Golden Circle (The Ultimate Golden Circle Itinerary)
Snaefellsness (How to have the best time of your life in Snaefellsness)
Waterfalls, Black Sands and Vik (The Icelandic tour which is better than the Golden Circle)
How do I see the Northern Lights?
Follow these tips (How, Where and When to see the Northern Lights in Iceland)
What are some “hidden gems” in Iceland?
I’m no expert, but these are awesome
(Hidden Gems of Iceland – Raufarhólshellir, Seljavallalaug, Bruarfoss, Gljúfrabúi, Kvernufoss, Öxarárfoss, Brúarhlöð)
What’s this I hear about Icelandic beliefs in elves/fairies/gnomes?
Read all about it here (The Hidden Folk of Iceland)
What should I skip?
Skip these (Underwhelming stuff in Iceland – tours, Viking World, food)
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