Journal

Notes from the road, written between trips.

Honest, practical writing about travelling in Iceland — from planning your first trip to reading an aurora forecast.

Green northern lights reflected in a still lake under snowy mountains

Winter

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Chasing the Aurora: An Honest Guide

Forecasts, cloud maps and patience. What actually raises your chances of seeing the northern lights.

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White super jeep parked on a gravel road in the highlands

Planning

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5 min

How to Plan a Travel Day in Iceland

White super jeep parked on a gravel road in the highlands

Planning

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5 min

How to Plan a Travel Day in Iceland

White super jeep parked on a gravel road in the highlands

Planning

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5 min

How to Plan a Travel Day in Iceland

Person with outstretched arms in front of a huge waterfall

Packing

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4 min

What to Pack for Iceland in Summer

Person with outstretched arms in front of a huge waterfall

Packing

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4 min

What to Pack for Iceland in Summer

Person with outstretched arms in front of a huge waterfall

Packing

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4 min

What to Pack for Iceland in Summer

Aerial view of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks and black sand beach near Vík

First time

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6 min

Iceland for the First Time: What to Know Before Going

Aerial view of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks and black sand beach near Vík

First time

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6 min

Iceland for the First Time: What to Know Before Going

Aerial view of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks and black sand beach near Vík

First time

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6 min

Iceland for the First Time: What to Know Before Going

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