@Sherbert Hoover Bring a GoPro and imitate Ben Stiller
That looks terrifying. I do need to watch the movie though.
IMO, you should select just few places and enjoy those. The point of holiday should be to relax and enjoy life. What's a point in running here and there. Just my point of view. Have fun!
Oh trust me if I did that I would lose my mind. I can relax plenty at home. I want to see the world!
Blue Lagoon? We are going to that on our last full day. Halfway through we are going to the Myvatn Nature Baths, which is very similar but nowhere near as crowded.
I studied 2 years Skandinavistik (Scandinavian studies). Know a few guys who are exchange students in Iceland, gonna ask them about some must-go places (if something on your list is missing I will post it here). All I know is : the nature is stunning (typical for nordic countries), weird language (I've studied Norwegian and Swedish, it's a little bit similar to these languages, but unique at the same time), most ppl are friendly, they love BBQ
go visit Skogafoss with a tripod and take some stunning photos of it, Myvatn Nature Baths are also great, Hornstrandir is a must must go, ppl will make you try Kæstur hákarl (never tried it, sound a little bit gross, but maybe tastes different
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Haha I've heard Icelandic people are some of the happiest overall people on earth.
Skogafoss is a definite. I think we are hitting almost every large waterfall in the country except for Haifoss and Glymur... although we may squeeze Haifoss in on the Ring Road day.
Myvatn Nature Baths we are doing, and plan to stay in some cabins right on the lake. We are hoping we can see the Northern Lights that night, even though there won't be much night-time.
Hornstrandir, I totally forgot about. We will be close to that. May have th squeeze it in.
And fuck rotting shark. Although I do plan on trying plenty of new foods.
Okay, I may try the shark,
Thanks for the tips!
Avoid the blue lagoon if you're travelling around the country. Its expensive and full of sweaty tourists. It doesn't live up to the photo at all. In the capital, the municipal swimming baths are far better if you want thermally heated water.
There are other natural springs that are far better to the north near Akureyri (there is a volcanic ring to the north west that has one just like the blue lagoon, except it is empty of people - http://www.myvatnnaturebaths.is/). Also try out village baths as a cultural experience.
Get a good 4x4 with studs in the tyres. The ring road will be covered in snow at this time of year.
Eat smoked puffin. Its good.
Alrready dropped $200 on two tickets to BL, and probably another $200 on the restaurant. Bah. We are doing Myvatn and Sundlaugin á Hofsósi as well though.
We have a Subaru Forester rented already. Super psyched to do some off roading.
Smoked puffin sounds good. I'll give it a shot. Probably the same day we do puffin-watching too, since I roll with the go-hards.
Thanks for the tips!
My suggestion is watch Vikings before going
Not the same place, homie.
No one suggested the Prawn ring yet ?
Dude, if you're going to Iceland get the Prawn ring. Kerry Katonas favourite.
Haha isn't that just a shrimp platter? We've got those in America
