Iceland trip guides
Iceland Camper-Van Arrival Day: Airport, Costco, Fuel, and the First Campsite
Our practical first-day Iceland camper-van checklist: airport shopping, Costco and BĂłnus groceries, fuel, vehicle checks, and the first campsite.
Read guide →Iceland Camper-Van Departure Checklist: Dumping, Fuel, and Airport Timing
A practical Iceland camper-van return checklist covering waste dumping, cleaning, fuel, final parking, and airport timing from our trip.
Read guide →Eating Around Iceland's Ring Road: Our Restaurant and Grocery Strategy
How we planned restaurant meals, groceries, food trucks, and simple camper-van cooking around Iceland's Ring Road.
Read guide →Skaftafell Campsite and Food: The Convenient Stop on Iceland's Glacier Coast
Our practical Skaftafell campsite guide, including clean facilities, electrical pitches, food trucks, visitor-center meals, and glacier-day planning.
Read guide →Eating Iceland on a Camper-Van Road Trip: Restaurants, Groceries, and Simple Meals
How we balanced restaurants, groceries, and camper-van cooking during our counter-clockwise Iceland Ring Road trip.
Read guide →VĂk and Reynisfjara: Iceland's Black-Sand Coast
A practical guide to VĂk, Reynisfjara, DyrhĂłlaey, timing, food, camper-van logistics, photography, and black-sand beach safety.
Read guide →Flying a Drone in Iceland: Rules, No-Fly Areas, and Practical Advice
A practical guide to flying a drone in Iceland, including registration, altitude, airports, protected areas, private property, and local permission.
Read guide →Iceland Campsites on Our Counter-Clockwise Ring Road Loop
A practical review of the campsites on our Iceland Ring Road loop, including electrical hookups, arrival timing, and the pros and cons of each stop.
Read guide →Öxi Pass Warning: When Google Maps Suggests Iceland's Shortcut
A firsthand warning about the steep, narrow Ă–xi Pass shortcut that Google Maps may suggest between southeast Iceland and EgilsstaĂ°ir.
Read guide →Vestrahorn, Batman Mountain, and Iceland's Viking Village
A personal guide to Vestrahorn, the Viking Village, and the Stokksnes detour on an Iceland Ring Road camper-van trip.
Read guide →Costco Iceland Guide: Groceries, Gas Prices, and Ring Road Tips
Our Costco Iceland guide covers membership, Visa and Mastercard tips, groceries, Costco gas prices, BĂłnus, KrĂłnan, and Ring Road camper-van shopping.
Read guide →Secret Lagoon and a Warm Meal: An Iceland Recovery Day
Our Secret Lagoon stop near Fludir, with real bath photos, admission details, food planning, and camper-van timing for an Iceland road trip.
Read guide →Roadside Food on Iceland's Ring Road: VĂk, the East, and the North
Where we ate on Iceland's Ring Road: SuĂ°ur-VĂk, East Iceland, and MĂ˝vatn, with real meal prices, camper-van timing, grocery planning, and route context.
Read guide →Cafe Loki in Reykjavik: Our First Icelandic Meal
Our specific Cafe Loki stop in Reykjavik: why the location is special, what we ordered, what we skipped, and how it fits an Iceland road trip.
Read guide →Hengifoss and the Eastfjords: A Quieter Iceland Road-Trip Day
Our Hengifoss and Eastfjords driving guide explains the waterfall walk, slower roads, fuel planning, daylight, and why this quieter Iceland section deserves time.
Read guide →Myvatn and North Iceland: A Volcanic Change of Scenery
Our Mývatn and North Iceland guide covers volcanic scenery, geothermal stops, camper-van flexibility, Vogafjós, and planning a full regional day.
Read guide →Jokulsarlon and Skaftafell: Planning Iceland's Glacier Coast
Our Jökulsárlón and Skaftafell guide covers Iceland's glacier coast, black-sand scenery, daylight planning, camper-van pacing, and when an extra night helps.
Read guide →Iceland South Coast DIY Guide: Waterfalls, Black Sand, and Vik
A practical South Coast day from a counter-clockwise Iceland Ring Road trip, with planning advice for waterfalls, black sand, and Vik.
Read guide →Golden Circle DIY Guide: The Best First Day in Iceland
Our practical Iceland Golden Circle itinerary with Ăžingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss, plus camper-van timing and lessons from our counter-clockwise Ring Road trip.
Read guide →Hertz Fiat Benivan 120 Camper-Van Review: Our First Iceland RV Trip
An honest first-time review of the Hertz Fiat Benivan 120 camper van in Iceland, including driving, sleeping, cooking, power, and campsite chores.
Read guide →Iceland Ring Road Counter-Clockwise: Our 10-Day DIY Route
Our practical counter-clockwise Iceland Ring Road itinerary, from Reykjavik through the South Coast, Eastfjords, North Iceland, and back west.
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