A person on the shore watching red and green aurora bands in the sky.

The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Aurora Photography

Posted inTravel Planning
With the 10-year aurora cycle peaking, this winter is the perfect time to capture stunning northern lights photosโ€”even in locations where they're rarely visible! This beginner-friendly guide covers everything you need to know about aurora photography, from predicting aurora activity to choosing the best spots and recommended camera settings (plus a downloadable guide for quick reference on your smartphone!).
Swirling northern lights over farm field

Photographing the Northern Lights in Iceland – Ultimate Beginners Guide

Posted inIceland
If you're planning a northern lights season in Iceland trip, you'll want to know everything about how to see the northern lights including the best tips for photographing the northern lights. I've refined my northern lights photography settings into a simple guide that's beginner friendly. So if you're looking for a cheat sheet on northern lights photography, read on!
A group of people on a whale watching in Iceland trip.

The Best Things to Do in Akureyri

Posted inIceland
Planning a holiday in northern Iceland? Hereโ€™s a guide to Akureyri that highlights the best things to do in Akureyri, what to eat, and where to stay, especially for LGBTQ travelers! I've included several budget options you can use if you're visiting Iceland on a budget. This way, you can spend more on the unique experiences that make a northern Iceland vacation so incredible, without having to feel worried about overspending on hotels, food and drink, and fancy geothermal spas.
Iceland road in winter.

Iceland Ring Road Itinerary – Best of South Iceland

Posted inIceland
Planning an Iceland stopover? This South Iceland ring road itinerary will take you to all the must-see sights in South Iceland, including the black sand beaches of Vik, Jรถkulsรกrlรณn Glacier Lagoon and the Golden Circle! This is the EXACT Iceland ring road itinerary I followed on my first winter vacation in Iceland, so you'll also find my personalized recommendations throughout!
Horse pens near the ocean

Iceland 4 Day Itinerary – The Best of North Iceland

Posted inIceland
While most tourists plan an Iceland 4 day itinerary through the south, the north has my heart. North Iceland is quieter, with better whale watching than South Iceland, incredible geothermal activity, and more remote places to watch the northern lights. Learn how to spend the best 4 days in Iceland with this epic itinerary.
Northern lights over Akureyri

Iceland Winter Packing List – Everything You Need for an Iceland Road Tripย ย 

Posted inGear, Iceland
There's a saying in Iceland that if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes. It will change. This makes it hard to figure out what to pack for an Iceland winter vacation. Add in the fact that prices are high in Iceland and forgetting to pack everything you need becomes an expensive mistake! I've been to Iceland twice, both times in winter. Research into Iceland winter weather and careful preparation helped me figure out the perfect Iceland winter packing list for a stopover in Iceland.ย  The following list is my tried-and-true Iceland winter packing list. It's perfect for an Iceland road trip.