Reykjavik Trips

By Maria Clara Montego, Tru Blood Travel Blogger When you think of Reykjavik, Iceland, you probably think of snow, darkness and consonants. Many do not necessarily think of it as a premium travel destination. That’s all changing as Iceland ’s cul …

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The man sitting next to me on the plane was going on to France. As we were landing he asked me where my final desination was. "Here! in Iceland!" "Why?" "Just vacation." With that, he looked out the window at what appeared to be a barren lava …

Day 1 My mom and I got off the plane from New York (JFK) to Reykjavik (KEF) airport in just under 6 hours. Frankly, I am still shocked that Iceland is only 6 hour flight from home. We arrived at the Hotel Thingholt in the city center and were …

It's more than one year from my last Hawaii trip, life is always busy, but anyhow you need to make your life amazing! I have a lot of debate on this trip, whether to go to these freezing places, or just stick with warmer area like Mexico, or …

Day 1: Reykjavík − Grundarfjörður/Stykkishólmur Leave the capital through the suburb Mosfellsbær on road no. 1 that runs on the seaward side of Mount Esja to reach the mouth of the Hvalfjörður fjord. The tunnel underneath the fjord Hvalfjörður le …

The most fantastic place I have been is the Galapagos Islands; but that was due to animals. The most STRIKING and VISUALLY SPECTACULAR place is Iceland. This isn't just beauty.....but the contrasts. Year round frozen glaciers, an hour away …

I have always wanted to do it and now I am really getting underway. This is a mostly overland trip with a bit of a jump over Iran/Middle East. There are a couple of flights in Asia but mostly try to get around on my own.

Departing from London to Scotland, Iceland and Faroe Islands