Author: Calum Wilkes
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10 Mistakes Tourists Make When Visiting Iceland 🇮🇸 (And How to Avoid Them)
Planning a trip to Iceland? After driving 1,920 miles around the country in winter, we discovered the biggest mistakes tourists make when visiting Iceland — from underestimating the weather and overspending on food to unrealistic Northern Lights expectations and poor road trip planning. In this guide, we share 10 honest Iceland travel mistakes to avoid…
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Flying to Iceland in 2026? Here’s What the New Border Changes Actually Mean 🇮🇸✈️
Planning a trip to Iceland in 2026? New European border changes are being introduced that could affect how UK travellers enter Iceland and other Schengen countries. In this guide, we break down the new Entry/Exit System (EES), explain what it means for travellers, whether delays at Keflavík Airport are likely, and share our honest advice…
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Renting a Campervan in Iceland? Here’s Our Honest 10 Day Experience 🇮🇸🚐
Thinking about renting a campervan in Iceland? After driving 1,920 miles around the country over 10 days, we share our honest experience of what campervan life in Iceland is really like — including costs, campsites, fuel, winter driving, mistakes we made and whether we think it’s actually worth it. From freezing mornings and Northern Lights…
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We Flew to Iceland for £65… So Why Did It Cost £2,598?! 😳
We flew to Iceland for just £65… but by the end of our 10 day campervan road trip around the Ring Road, we’d spent a total of £2,598.81. From campervan hire and fuel to food, campsites, lagoons and hidden costs, this blog breaks down exactly what travelling Iceland really costs — and whether it’s actually…
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Day 10 in Iceland: One Last Adventure Before Saying Goodbye
Day 10 marks our final full day in Iceland as we explore the incredible Golden Circle before saying goodbye to an unforgettable campervan adventure around the Ring Road. From the stunning Hjálparfoss waterfall and the powerful Gullfoss to the erupting Geysir geothermal area and the relaxing Laugarás Lagoon, this final chapter perfectly captures everything we…
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Day 9 in Iceland: Exploring Reykjavík & Hidden Gems Beyond the City
Day 9 of our Iceland Ring Road adventure takes us into Reykjavík as we explore Iceland’s colourful capital before discovering hidden volcanic landscapes and peaceful sunset spots just outside the city. From Hallgrímskirkja and Rainbow Street to Rauðhólar, Lake Ellidavatn and Reykjafoss waterfall, this day perfectly balances city exploring with the quiet beauty that makes…
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Day 8 in Iceland: Chasing Waterfalls Across Iceland’s South Coast
Day 8 of our Iceland Ring Road adventure takes us across the breathtaking South Coast as we chase some of Iceland’s most incredible waterfalls — from iconic landmarks like Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss to hidden gems including Gluggafoss, Ægissíðufoss and Urriðafoss. Packed with dramatic landscapes, peaceful stops and cosy campervan moments, this day perfectly captures what…
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Day 7 in Iceland: Glacier Lagoons, Black Sand Beaches & Iceland’s Incredible South Coast
Day 7 of our Iceland Campervan Adventure takes us from the Eastfjords into Iceland’s breathtaking South Coast — and it quickly becomes one of our favourite days of the entire trip. From hidden coastal gems and powerful waterfalls to the unforgettable beauty of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, Skaftafell Glacier and Vík, this day delivers…
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Day 6 in Iceland: 280 Miles Across East Iceland’s Wild Landscapes
Day 6 of our Iceland Campervan Adventure takes us from Akureyri into the dramatic landscapes of East Iceland, covering over 280 miles in a single day. From the geothermal scenery around Lake Mývatn to hidden waterfalls, remote mountain roads and the breathtaking fjord town of Seyðisfjörður, this episode captures the true feeling of an Icelandic…
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Day 5 in Iceland: Ryan’s 30th Birthday, Waterfalls & Eurovision in Húsavík
Day 5 of our Iceland Road Trip was a special one as we celebrated Ryan’s 30th birthday surrounded by some of North Iceland’s most incredible scenery. From relaxing in the geothermal waters of Forest Lagoon to standing beside the powerful Goðafoss waterfall and visiting the famous Ja Ja Ding Dong Bar & Eurovision Exhibition in…