Iceland Travel Stories

Jul 26, 2025 • 6 min read

The best time to visit Iceland depends on what you want to do while there. We've got the lowdown on the seasonal highlights to help you choose when to go.

May 26, 2025 • 10 min read

Iceland’s Ring Road is one of the world’s most iconic drives, and you can see the best of it in one week.

Apr 15, 2025 • 7 min read

Experience the best of Iceland's incredible landscapes with our pick of the island's top places to visit.

Apr 9, 2025 • 10 min read

Always dreamed of seeing the aurora borealis? Here’s our guide on how and where to see the northern lights.

Mar 7, 2025 • 12 min read

Few destinations capture the imagination like Iceland. From wilderness adventures to city pub crawls, here’s how to get the most out any trip there.

Feb 27, 2025 • 9 min read

Iceland is small enough to pack a lot into even a short trip. Here are four itineraries that will take you to beaches, mountains, volcanoes and so much more.

Feb 25, 2025 • 7 min read

Plan the perfect visit to Iceland in 2025 with these top tips on packing, the environment and local etiquette.

Feb 20, 2025 • 11 min read

Planet Earth is packed with countless wonders that call out like a beacon to fans of humbling scenery. Here are 8 of the world's most beautiful landscapes.

Feb 1, 2025 • 12 min read

There are many ways to watch whales but every encounter is magical. Here are our favorite places around the world to go whale watching.

Nov 14, 2024 • 7 min read

Understand your options for cell coverage when visiting Iceland with this guide to local wi-fi networks, roaming charges, eSIMs and data.

Oct 11, 2024 • 9 min read

Snow and ice, polar bears, northern lights, dog sledding: these are just some of the incredible adventures to have this winter in the northern hemisphere.

Apr 6, 2024 • 3 min read

It depends on your citizenship. Read on to find out if you need a visa to visit Iceland, and more information if you do (and even if you don’t).

Mar 31, 2024 • 6 min read

Get to know the people, culture and history of Iceland a little better with these alternative things to do, away from the regular tourist trail.

Mar 6, 2024 • 9 min read

It may be small but Iceland can be mightily difficult to get around. The scale and savagery of the landscape make traveling tricky – here's how to do it.

Feb 28, 2024 • 8 min read

Iceland has an incredibly creative music scene, from the early styles of singing and poetic lyrics to the well-known current sounds of Björk and KALEO.

Jan 9, 2024 • 6 min read

From country retreats to boutique hotels and glamping, here are the best places to stay in Iceland no matter which season you're visiting.

Dec 19, 2023 • 5 min read

Following an earthquake in November, people rescheduled their Iceland trips. A volcanic eruption is now taking place. What do travelers need to know?

Nov 3, 2023 • 4 min read

The best way to experience Iceland is to visit the destinations that locals love.

Jul 21, 2023 • 9 min read

From short walks to epic multiday adventures, here are the best hikes in Iceland.

Jul 19, 2023 • 5 min read

Get to know the striking beaches of Iceland, from black sands dotted with icebergs to blond geothermal coves.

Mar 8, 2023 • 4 min read

There’s no shortage of epic things to do in mystical, magical Iceland. Let Elsewhere plan a perfect itinerary by connecting you with their local expert.

Dec 10, 2022 • 7 min read

Seeing the northern lights in on many travelers’ bucket list. But how do you plan a trip to see a natural phenomenon? Egill Bjarnason shares his tips.