Week in Iceland on A Budget: How to travel to Iceland with $100

Iceland on the Cheap: How Natasha Alden Spent a Week in Iceland on $100

Sooner or later you'll want to visit an expensive destination that will challenge your budget. Instead of letting this deter you from traveling, accept the challenge and try to save as much as you can. Although Iceland is…
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Iceland Food Costs: How Much Does Food Cost In Iceland?

How much does food cost in Iceland? As you may have guessed (from doing research already), food is expensive in Iceland, especially dining out at restaurants. However, in the spirit of providing you with the important information you need to…
Iceland is an expensive country. Here's how to save money in Iceland.

How To Visit Iceland On a Budget and Save Lots of Money – Episode 35

While Iceland can be a pricey travel destination, after three epic trips to the “Land of Fire and Ice,” I’ve found plenty of creative ways to stretch my Iceland travel budget. If you’re interested in planning a trip to Iceland on a…
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Don’t Miss These Blue Lagoon Alternatives

Soaking in a hot thermal bath and taking a dip in a swimming pool is an integral part of Icelandic culture. Although the geothermal waters (naturally heated water) offer therapy, an outdoor soak is a recreational activity that many locals enjoy.…
Iceland budget breakdown for how much Iceland really costs for 4 days.

How Much Does A 4-Day Trip to Iceland Cost?

How much does a trip to Iceland cost? Figuring out your Iceland travel budget can be a grueling task so I want to make this process as painless as possible for you by providing budget hacks and helping you set realistic spending expectations…
Iceland winter adventures with Ashlyn George from The Lost Girl's Guide

Episode 35: Practical Tips for Saving Money in Iceland

Despite Iceland being an expensive travel destination, there are plenty of ways to save money on your trip. In this episode, I share an excerpt from my Iceland travel guide Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure. Follow along by reading pages…

Episode 29: Tips for Exploring Iceland Golden Circle

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher It’s no secret that Iceland is one of my favorite travel destinations. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit Iceland three times and as I wrap up writing my first…
Lava caving in Iceland: Vatnshellir Cave in Snæfellsnes peninsula

Caving Adventure At Vatnshellir Cave in Snæfellsnes Peninsula

From exploring the South Coast’s mighty waterfalls and black sand beaches to checking out new museums like the Tales from Iceland Museum in Reykjavík, Iceland is one of my favorite travel destinations. Iceland’s natural scenery is breathtaking…
Tips for saving money shopping in Iceland.

How To Claim Your Tax-Free Refund Shopping in Iceland

When I landed in Reykjavík on my birthday, I had plans to hit the ground running but as I stood in line to clear customs, something didn’t feel right. All of the other passengers had on warm winter coats but where was mine? I looked…
Iceland South Coast Waterfalls and Glaciers

Iceland South Coast Tour: Glaciers And Secret Waterfalls

Melting ice caps crashed into the lagoon as chunks of ice slowly drifted downstream. Surrounded by rugged rocks and dark sand plains, I stood at the foot of the Sólheimajökull glacier entranced by the gorgeous landscape. Never in my wildest…
Reykjavik on a budget: things to do in Reykjavik for less than $15 USD

Free Things to Do in Reykjavík (And Cheap Things Too)

While researching, I heard that Reykjavík was expensive, but I thought, how expensive could it be? Well let me tell you, Iceland is expensive, perhaps one of the most expensive destination I've visited to so far (and I've visited three…
Iceland winter adventures with Ashlyn George from The Lost Girl's Guide

Iceland Winter Adventures: Ice Caves and Airplane Wrecks

With only a few days until my first trip to Iceland, I've been browsing through Ashlyn George's travel blog, The Lost Girl's Guide to Finding the World for tips on the things to do in Iceland. From unusual Icelandic cuisine to…