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...

Located in the UNESCO designated Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park, and under an hours drive from the capital Reykjavík, the Silfra Fissure is where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet to form part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The park itself is known for the Alþing (Althing), the site of Iceland's parliament from the 10th to 18...

Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in the Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing ...

 Promote Iceland is a partnership geared to strengthening Iceland's image and reputation, attract foreign investment and tourists to the country and support the promotion of Icelandic culture abroad. New initiatives include : The Westfjords Way The Westfjords or West Fjords is a large peninsula in northwestern Iceland, which is located on the ...