Arctic Adventures is highlighting Iceland's ice cave season, which is possible from October to April. During the season, visitors can enter naturally formed caves and winding glacier tunnels in various regions of Iceland, guided by knowledgeable local experts. Blue light glows through the crystal walls, sometimes streaked with black ash—silent remi...

Traveling solo in Iceland isn't just easy, it's empowering. This special little island (that I'm lucky to call home) consistently ranks as one of the safest countries in the world and women have fallen in love with traveling this female empowering country, all on their own.There's a sense of freedom here that's hard to describe until...

 Special Tours offers departures from Akureyri, Iceland's 'whale watching capital'. Akureyri, a town in northern Iceland is often referred to as the 'Capital of the North'. It is located at the base of the Eyjafjörður Fjord, is surrounded by mountains and, despite its proximity to the Arctic Circle, has a relatively mild climate.  Trips a...

One of my favorite cities to visit is Reykjavik, Iceland. The island nation's capital has plenty of wonderful options for lodging—from hostels to luxury hotels. I almost hesitate to share one of the most sensational stays I came across—Freyja Guesthouse—because I want to keep it to myself. But I am a sharing person, so here goes … ​ It is easy to w...

The island of fire and ice is chock full of natural wonders. You can sense it. There's something supernatural at play as we snorkel the Silfra fissure between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in Iceland's Thingvellir National Park. "Sure, it has some special energy," says our guide Gretar Thorlaks with a laugh. "How can it not? You'r...

Iceland is the land of Ice and Fire … and tomatoes, but we'll get to that later. On a recent visit to Iceland, we wanted to show our children the main tourist attractions, and some quirky ones for extra measure. These aren't on many itineraries, but we believe they should be on all. www.packthepjs.com/our-highlights-of-iceland/ Whale watching Icela...