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How to Travel Iceland on a Budget
Before I begin with money saving tips for travel in iceland based in Reykjavik, it needs to be said that Iceland is not a budget travel destination. It is notoriously one of the most expensive countries in the world. HOWEVER, there are still plenty of ways to save whilst you’re out there and cut down on flights, accommodation costs and even extra phone costs, like getting a travel SIM card. I found food to be my biggest cost after the multi-day tours, but I do believe that it was worth every penny to visit a place I’ve been dreaming about for years. In this post I will share some of…
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The Very Best Things to do in Iceland in Winter
Iceland is a place that is on many people’s bucket lists, and for good reason. The dramatic, volcanic landscape makes for an other worldly experience. It is no wonder that so many films and tv shows have been filmed here (Various Star Wars films, Game of Thrones, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Vikings, Thor: The Dark World and Interstellar, to name a few – we really could be here all day). Iceland is also one of the most peaceful places in the in the world – they don’t even have an army! Iceland is a truly magical place to visit in any season, but to see the most incredible…
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A Guide to Street Art & Murals in Reykjavik
Reykjavik is a lovely city with a cosy, small town vibe, colourful houses galore and stunning sea front views. Reykjavik also has a booming street art scene. Being quite a walkable city, you’ll see plenty of murals and smaller illustrations and tags walking around during your time here. I love searching for street art d in a place like Iceland, that’s not exactly cheap, it makes a great budget activity to save those pennies! I’ve put together 15 of my favourite murals and a few smaller pieces I found on my explorations. Try and spot them all when you visit; and don’t be afraid to look down alleyways and corners;…
