i absolutely have to co-sign whale-watching as a 'do before you die' activity for everyone. my family hails originally from the Caribbean, and taking the ferry between the smaller islands was always a magical experience when the whales/dolphins showed up. for such awe-inspiring creatures, they really are very silly things, and they usually leave you feeling like they were (also) struggling to break the language barrier.
I did the snorkeling in Silfra and thoroughly enjoyed it! And it is in sweet water ; not in seawater. The water is originating from the glaciers and is so filtered by nature that you can drink it while swimming :) We did also rafting which was a very accessible adventure for families with teenagers. Besides the puffins we did see polar foxes which are smaller than the European species and usually (depending of age and season ) off white over grey to black colored. They are absolutely adorable!
I have really enjoyed your vids...however I havent heard you talk about the Icelandic horses...Iceland is quite famous in the horse world for this breed of horse. I own one here in Washington state... he is the joy in my life. They are an amazing bred, fun to ride with an amazing history.
A definite must. Icelandic horses are incredible, and lovely to ride. From beginners to experienced riders, there are tours and days out throughout Iceland. You don't need to bring specialist clothes , and you will get too see some wonderful landscapes and bond with these wonderful animals.
I visited Iceland in August 2018 and fell in love with the country. I’m actually thinking about moving there once I retire from the military in a few years, but not living there “full time” if that makes sense. I’m an avid traveler and plan to travel half the year each year upon retirement. I am working on learning the language. One thing that broke my heart is the disrespectful tourists. You have this amazing “green” pure otherworldly beautiful country and people are tossing trash around and throwing their cigarette butts on the ground. It infuriates me to no end. I have to ask, have you met Bjork yet? It’s rumored she lives in Reykjavik and walks around town quite a bit.
I love the information you are providing. so concise and very passionate about the topics :) Question- Do you have a video or podcast on tips for planning a trip to Iceland and saving money? I'd appreciate your insight on that so much! Planning a trip but I am a human with money limitations :) Thank you. xoxo
LOVE the list! We were able to do so much the week we were there... but only managed to do a few of the things on your list. Walking on a Glacier would have to be my favorite of the things we were able to do. I really wanted to do the Ice Caves but we ran out of time. It was on our list for this coming Christmas, but doesn't look like we are going to be able to due to Covid. :( Again! Love your Channel! Wish I had known about you before we went... I haven't disagreed with anything you've mentioned so far... Keep posting!
I have wanted to travel to Iceland for years unfortunately I haven’t been able to make it happen, unfortunately my health is deteriorating so it may never happen but I can still dream. 🇦🇺
The ice cave tours are, indeed, awesome. :-) Puffins are small. I've never held one. According to Google, they are, on average, about 12 inches and weigh less than a pound.
Staying at the Panorama Glass Lodge in the winter so I can sleep under the Northern Lights would be at the top of my list! I wonder if the outdoor tub is warm enough to use in the winter? So many bucket list adventures in Iceland! Thank you for expanding my list!
Geological features of places to visit are always a good reason to travel for me. I'm curious how I would respond to those winter nights and summer days near the Arctic circle. I used to be mildly affected by overcast/ gray skies. Then I went to school in New Hampshire, USA. I learned quickly that during the winters in N.H., often the clearest sunniest days were often the coldest. So that association overcast skies and mild mood swings got conditioned out of me. I'm also naturally a nocturnal person. I wonder how I would feel about LONG nights.
I was in Iceland for New Years 93/94. One thing was there was no Interweb.. research was limited to some coffee table books.. a National Geographic hour documentary.. and my local library had a "travel section" where they asked patrons to drop off brochures of things when they returned from vacations. I think back now... sure the web is great... buhhhhtttt... it leaves less room for discovery of things.. didnt know what to expect then... was nice going and having so much disvovery...
Hi, thanks for this fun channel! I think we might've stayed in your home when we visited Reykjavik a few years ago. Did you live nearby the Danish embassy then? We had a great time and Iceland is still my daughter's favorite vaca to this day.
Hi. My pleasure and thanks for watching. It's great to hear that you and your family had a great time in Iceland. I don't live nearby the Danish embassy. :-)
Puffin watching at Látrabjarg is really nice. Done it twice, but why does nobody mentions that puffin's are at sea during the day ? And just come up at 2100H or later to feed their young? At noon you'll see many 10 birds, at midnight thousands. And it is still light. Love your channel and your smile. Keep up your bubbly channel about Iceland 🇮🇸
My wife and I were in Iceland last year August 16-29 and we missed the Puffins by 2 weeks. I would love to return and see them in 2021. Where are the best places to see them that are NOT in the Westfjords.
Do they have swimming pools in Iceland do they do a lot of swimming there? I was stationed with a guy who was stationed in Iceland who said that in the late eighties black airmen stationed in Iceland were not allowed off base if it is true why ? It’s something to research and maybe do a video about
Yes swimming pool with hot spot and slaloms is in every village ,town , in every district of reykjavik They are open on the air and some have thermal water like laugdarslaug , husavik bath , my myvatn spa bath My fave is cave with hot spot near myvatn and beer spa
I know you did this video quite some time ago, but I would like to know about the LGBTQ community. I know you said they are very safe there, but I'd like to know about the community, things to do, places to go etc. Thank you.
About the lava caves.. nice colors.. are they natural or are the lights gelled to give it color? Regarding stalagmites vs stalagtites... a teacher way back when told us.. the easiest way to remember? "Tites Go Down" (if he said that in today's world there'd be h.r. and politically incorrect police all over him ;)
@@AllThingsIceland planning on coming up there when C19 becomes a footnote in history. What are the best times to see A Roaring Bored Cialis? Saw those lights there in 94 but it was from the city and kinda murky. I know its expensive but I'm doing diligence in planning. You live there. I live in Costa Rica. Let's house swap for a week ;)
i absolutely have to co-sign whale-watching as a 'do before you die' activity for everyone. my family hails originally from the Caribbean, and taking the ferry between the smaller islands was always a magical experience when the whales/dolphins showed up. for such awe-inspiring creatures, they really are very silly things, and they usually leave you feeling like they were (also) struggling to break the language barrier.
Nice! Thanks for sharing your experience.
I did the snorkeling in Silfra and thoroughly enjoyed it! And it is in sweet water ; not in seawater. The water is originating from the glaciers and is so filtered by nature that you can drink it while swimming :) We did also rafting which was a very accessible adventure for families with teenagers. Besides the puffins we did see polar foxes which are smaller than the European species and usually (depending of age and season ) off white over grey to black colored. They are absolutely adorable!
Awesome! So glad you had a great time.
I lived in Iceland for two years and I never knew about the caves! How awesome!
Sounds like a good reason to come back for a visit. ;-) Well, when it is safer to travel.
I have really enjoyed your vids...however I havent heard you talk about the Icelandic horses...Iceland is quite famous in the horse world for this breed of horse. I own one here in Washington state... he is the joy in my life. They are an amazing bred, fun to ride with an amazing history.
janet oconnell we had one of those horses for my friend’s Icelandic mother at her funeral. She loved those horses.
A definite must. Icelandic horses are incredible, and lovely to ride. From beginners to experienced riders, there are tours and days out throughout Iceland. You don't need to bring specialist clothes , and you will get too see some wonderful landscapes and bond with these wonderful animals.
Horses are everywhere in Iceland! Like the sheep.. you can not avoid them :-p And they come in all colors :)
Ooooh yes! I want to hear and see more about the horses!
I live in Jamaica, but i really want to visit Iceland one day, hopefully.
I hope you are able to visit in the near future.
I think I like number 10 the most. These are the cutest birds ever!!!
When I visit I know I will love the hot spring
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I visited Iceland in August 2018 and fell in love with the country. I’m actually thinking about moving there once I retire from the military in a few years, but not living there “full time” if that makes sense. I’m an avid traveler and plan to travel half the year each year upon retirement. I am working on learning the language. One thing that broke my heart is the disrespectful tourists. You have this amazing “green” pure otherworldly beautiful country and people are tossing trash around and throwing their cigarette butts on the ground. It infuriates me to no end. I have to ask, have you met Bjork yet? It’s rumored she lives in Reykjavik and walks around town quite a bit.
I’ll be in Iceland in less than two weeks and I’m super duper excited…trying to figure out activities now
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I’ve been obsessed with puffins since 3rd grade! I really hope I’ll be able to see them one day!
There are so many here in the summer time. 🙂
Thank you! I am planning a Thanksgiving trip. I strongly dislike cold weather but you have me excited 😍
Thanks for your amazing and informative videos. Could you please write the place you mentioned where you saw the puffins? What month was it?
I love the information you are providing. so concise and very passionate about the topics :) Question- Do you have a video or podcast on tips for planning a trip to Iceland and saving money? I'd appreciate your insight on that so much! Planning a trip but I am a human with money limitations :) Thank you. xoxo
Thanks. I have a podcast episode on how to plan a trip but I think it is a great idea on how to save money here. 😊 I’ll write that down.
All Things Iceland I listened to your how to plan a trip and found it very helpful! I hope you do make something on a budget trip, thank you!!!:)
LOVE the list! We were able to do so much the week we were there... but only managed to do a few of the things on your list. Walking on a Glacier would have to be my favorite of the things we were able to do.
I really wanted to do the Ice Caves but we ran out of time. It was on our list for this coming Christmas, but doesn't look like we are going to be able to due to Covid. :(
Again! Love your Channel! Wish I had known about you before we went... I haven't disagreed with anything you've mentioned so far... Keep posting!
Thank you! Sounds like there is plenty to do when you come back in the future. 😊
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I have hiked and bathed in some hot springs 😊 I got family up there, but definitely I will next time try more of iceland 💚 thanks for sharing 😊
I have wanted to travel to Iceland for years unfortunately I haven’t been able to make it happen, unfortunately my health is deteriorating so it may never happen but I can still dream. 🇦🇺
The Ice Cave Tour sounds awesome!!! Dolphines always look like they have a smile! How large is a Puffin? Thanks Jewels!
The ice cave tours are, indeed, awesome. :-) Puffins are small. I've never held one. According to Google, they are, on average, about 12 inches and weigh less than a pound.
I wish you could provide the links to those activities. You coukd also make $ in commissions for referrals. No? :)
Yes, that is true. I need to reach out to companies about this.
Staying at the Panorama Glass Lodge in the winter so I can sleep under the Northern Lights would be at the top of my list! I wonder if the outdoor tub is warm enough to use in the winter? So many bucket list adventures in Iceland! Thank you for expanding my list!
Yay!! Yes it absolutely is warm enough. You’ll love it.
Geological features of places to visit are always a good reason to travel for me. I'm curious how I would respond to those winter nights and summer days near the Arctic circle. I used to be mildly affected by overcast/ gray skies. Then I went to school in New Hampshire, USA. I learned quickly that during the winters in N.H., often the clearest sunniest days were often the coldest. So that association overcast skies and mild mood swings got conditioned out of me. I'm also naturally a nocturnal person. I wonder how I would feel about LONG nights.
I was in Iceland for New Years 93/94. One thing was there was no Interweb.. research was limited to some coffee table books.. a National Geographic hour documentary.. and my local library had a "travel section" where they asked patrons to drop off brochures of things when they returned from vacations. I think back now... sure the web is great... buhhhhtttt... it leaves less room for discovery of things.. didnt know what to expect then... was nice going and having so much disvovery...
Amazing video, i hope to go this December! 🙌🏻
Thank you and I hope so too!
So you have continual sunlight for two months .how did you deal with it?
Hi, thanks for this fun channel! I think we might've stayed in your home when we visited Reykjavik a few years ago. Did you live nearby the Danish embassy then? We had a great time and Iceland is still my daughter's favorite vaca to this day.
Hi. My pleasure and thanks for watching. It's great to hear that you and your family had a great time in Iceland. I don't live nearby the Danish embassy. :-)
Puffin watching at Látrabjarg is really nice. Done it twice, but why does nobody mentions that puffin's are at sea during the day ? And just come up at 2100H or later to feed their young? At noon you'll see many 10 birds, at midnight thousands. And it is still light.
Love your channel and your smile. Keep up your bubbly channel about Iceland 🇮🇸
Can you rent atvs and go on your own r do you have to be with a guide? Live in MT and do a lot of atving.
My wife and I were in Iceland last year August 16-29 and we missed the Puffins by 2 weeks. I would love to return and see them in 2021. Where are the best places to see them that are NOT in the Westfjords.
Borgarfjörður eystri in the East fjords is an awesome place to go. I hope you are able to come in 2021.
thanks for sharing this bucket list @@@@@@@@@@
Any time! Thanks for watching and commenting.
I had a layover in Iceland, I want to revisit Iceland. Do you give tours?
Yay for wanting to visit. At this point, I do not give tours.
How accessible would you say these activities be if you don't drive? Like can you get to different areas with busses and then via tour operators?
Most tour companies go to these places. You would have to take several different tours to get to them.
Do they have swimming pools in Iceland do they do a lot of swimming there? I was stationed with a guy who was stationed in Iceland who said that in the late eighties black airmen stationed in Iceland were not allowed off base if it is true why ? It’s something to research and maybe do a video about
Yes swimming pool with hot spot and slaloms is in every village ,town , in every district of reykjavik
They are open on the air and some have thermal water like laugdarslaug , husavik bath , my myvatn spa bath
My fave is cave with hot spot near myvatn and beer spa
Booked a trip to Iceland in Sept. 5 days. Aurora hunt. Þhingvillir. Falls... and who knows
Why did you leave iceland ?
I know you did this video quite some time ago, but I would like to know about the LGBTQ community. I know you said they are very safe there, but I'd like to know about the community, things to do, places to go etc. Thank you.
About the lava caves.. nice colors.. are they natural or are the lights gelled to give it color?
Regarding stalagmites vs stalagtites... a teacher way back when told us.. the easiest way to remember? "Tites Go Down" (if he said that in today's world there'd be h.r. and politically incorrect police all over him ;)
The color in the lava caves are natural. Lol That makes it easier to remember. 😊
@@AllThingsIceland planning on coming up there when C19 becomes a footnote in history. What are the best times to see A Roaring Bored Cialis? Saw those lights there in 94 but it was from the city and kinda murky. I know its expensive but I'm doing diligence in planning. You live there. I live in Costa Rica. Let's house swap for a week ;)