ICELAND Travel Tips (A Guide for first-timers)

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  • @travelforphoebe
    @travelforphoebe  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

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  • @gunnamagg
    @gunnamagg 8 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I love the way you say the icelandic names of the waterfalls and everything. Thank you for speaking well of my country. And welcome everyone :)

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awww thank you. I love your country.

    • @awesumeme637
      @awesumeme637 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'am alsow from Iceland^_^

    • @TheDuckseason
      @TheDuckseason 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When is the best time to visit? The northern lights is besides going to Iceland on my bucket list. Don't care about nice weather so much as taking it all in, the black sand the falls and blue thermals and geysers.

    • @Arya-up8th
      @Arya-up8th 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      november,december,january, february

    • @ohyeahnyx
      @ohyeahnyx 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gudrun Magnusdottir hi is January an ok time to visit?

  • @Staralfur0301
    @Staralfur0301 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Here's one tip from a local person. If you're travelling north of Reykjavik do not go through the tunnel in Hvalfjordur. Instead drive the fjord, it takes 45 more minutes but the scenery will be worth it! Deep in the fjord there's a fall called Glymur and it's the second tallest fall in Iceland, about 200m or 450 feet high. Take something to eat with you and find a nice spot for picnic where you can watch the fall and the steep canyon, but remember to take all the litter with you as we love our unspoiled nature :)

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Incredible tip! Thank you so much! I can't wait to get back to Iceland and do this myself.

    • @Staralfur0301
      @Staralfur0301 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Little Grey Box I have loads more. I love my country and to travel around. I've driven the ring road around Iceland few times so I've seen loads of places :) Next time you visit then spend about two weeks to drive the whole circle of Iceland.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I will be doing that next time for sure!

    • @Staralfur0301
      @Staralfur0301 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +rstabler1 I think it's road 47 in Hvalfjörður. If you don't mind hiking to see an amazing canyon and the second tallest fall in Iceland then stop at Glymur.
      I live in Reykjavik suburbs called grafarholt, born and raised in Reykjavik :)

    • @rstabler1
      @rstabler1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will definitely do that. Thanks for the tip!

  • @jordanthomas1767
    @jordanthomas1767 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My friends and I are going to Iceland in November! Only for about 4 days though. No idea how we're supposed to fit as much as we want to do in but we will try! This video was a big help, there's so much stuff to do it's a little overwhelming!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't worry Jordan. I'm sure you'll still see plenty and it just gives you a reason to return :)

  • @davidostrowski679
    @davidostrowski679 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey phoebe! Can't believe I've just seen this. I'm currently near the end of a year travelling and hoping to visit Iceland over the winter depending on money! Great tips and info. Love your humour!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +First World Traveller I really hope you make it :) Iceland is so beautiful (but super expensive!!) if you don't make it this time you'll have to go another time. It's one of those bucket list places for sure - you would LOVE it x

  • @AxelÞór
    @AxelÞór 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another thing possible to do in the summer if you feel like there are too many tourists around is to go to the eastern or western fjords. There are a lot more things to see than just the touristy ones.
    The best thing is to have an Icelandic friend to drive you around, but lets be realistic.

  • @thelostwriter
    @thelostwriter 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My family and I are going to Iceland in March next year. We can't wait.
    Watching your video is full of great information and we feel more prepared for it now. And have some great ideas of things to see and do.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have a great time! Thanks for the comment, I'm glad it helped :)

  • @finistereny4531
    @finistereny4531 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I visited Iceland for six days last January; recently widowed I was largely on my own during my stay. Although I tried to meet people, I found it hard to break the ice (as it were) with the locals.
    Highlights were indeed seeing the Northern Lights for the first time my adult life, spending the greater part of a day on the Golden Circle tour, a magnificent concert of Icelandic music at the Harpa concert hall, hearing the organ in the Hallgrímskirkja and three afternoons spent at Reykjavík's largest municipal thermal swimming pool complex called the Laugardalslaug. All told, I had a great time, without spending a whole lot of money.
    Wish I could pronounce the names of places as well as you...

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you had a great time, and great to hear you found it not too expensive.

  • @hoser7706
    @hoser7706 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just back from Iceland. Travelling at night “night” under the midnight sun was easy, safe, quiet and avoided the crowds. All the natural places were open anyway. Was only the two of us in Reykadslur Hot Springs. Best country!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like you had a great time! 🥰

  • @thealternativeaudio
    @thealternativeaudio 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video is perfect for a short stay and hits the major tourist areas. Ideally you want to spend a bit more time outside of Reyjakvik, as beautiful as it is, it's still just a city and Iceland is so much more than a city. It's more like a moonscape, meets Mars, meets incredible....
    In saying that, AirBnb can get you great prices even right downtown in Reykjavik. Don't bring cotton shirts if you plan on hiking, you don't want to freeze in a rain storm (Wool or polyester insulate better while wet). Rent a Campervan from GoCampers, KuKu or Happycampers and explore. Skip the Blue Lagoon (about 80 CDN each for the most basic pass, and it's basically only run off from a geothermal plant) and go to Seljavallalaug or Hveragerði (the latter not far from Reykjavik, and both free), they are amazing hotsprings (Hveragerð being a bit of a hike but worth it).
    If you can, make the glacial lagoon at Jökulsárlón. however if coming east on Hwy 1 (Main ring road) stop and the small lagoon just before for a better view and less people... Amazing place! Seriously amazing!!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! Incredible tips, thank you so much!

  • @Annben1225
    @Annben1225 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is GREAT!! Exactly what I wanted to know for my upcoming trip to Iceland! And thanks for introducing your cat. I appreciate her testimony to the validity of your claims. :)

  • @jdstevens84
    @jdstevens84 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you're going in summer and want to get photos of the famous tourist locations without the crowds it's best to take photos late at night. I was able to get places like Skogafoss all to myself by taking pictures after midnight. (By 22:00 there was hardly anyone around). The downside to traveling at night is that everything is closed. But if you're making your own food and camping, it's only a minor inconvenience.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      THAT is an amazing tip!!! I never thought of doing that 😀 thank you!!!

  • @ColKorn1965
    @ColKorn1965 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't wait to return to Iceland to visit again.

  • @sonianicolson
    @sonianicolson 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey!! Great video, I moved to Iceland in Feb this year and am doing weekly vlogs. Did a packing video featuring all the layers, haha, and going to do an itinerary video soon. So glad you enjoyed Iceland.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Sonia Nicolson (LAYOUTLINES) Wow, what a change! That sounds amazing... Thanks for letting me know and for watching my video x P

  • @Bjort99
    @Bjort99 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    hi I live in Iceland and your tip about umbrellas is questionable, if you go in the summers and you are lucky you might be able to use the umbrella but typical Icelandic rain makes an umbrella unrealistic due to the fact that the rain comes from every direction and the vind is crazy but other than that your tips were good and ALWAYS bring swim wear because of heated public pools

  • @paddy526
    @paddy526 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish one day I will come there to explore the beauty of Iceland ... ❤️

  • @meaghansmith1546
    @meaghansmith1546 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome tips!! I just travelled iceland in mid March this year- My advice: Allow yourself a minimum of 10 days and circle the entire country!! The landscape is mind blowing and the further around the country you go- the more mystical the landscape and remote you feel. If limited with time, head a few hours east of Reykjavik towards jokullsarlon (The glacial lagoon) This area was my favourite and the drive there is absolutely phenomenal. We actually circled the country 1.5 times because once we landed back in reykjavik we continued east again to travel the roads again because we loved that area so much.
    March- April was such a great time to travel- it exceeded all my expectations. Temperature ranged from -10C through to 8C with sun on most days, and fresh snow on others. A few roads were closed around the North of the country but we managed to get through. Tourists tend to stick to the Golden Circle - and as we discovered, this is unpleasant and not a good representation of what Iceland has to offer. There were days we would be driving and not see another car for hours. It felt like we had the entire country to ourselves.
    We saw the northern lights 10 nights out of the 12 we were there and can not have asked for better conditions. Dive Silfra - its awesome. The blue lagoon in Mvytan is much better- instead of fighting crowds and hundreds of tourists, we shared a lagoon with 30 people maximum, was served beer (by the lifeguard on duty) and were treated to a northern lights display while we soaked in the warm water. It was pure magic!
    I am dying to get back there and road trip the country again. Ive posted a short video from my travels on my channel. Check it out and let me know what you think :)
    Happy Travels!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Meaghan Smith Wow, awesome comment Meaghan! Thanks so much for sharing all your insight and advice, it's really, really appreciated. I can't wait to go back again too. Must. Earn. More. Money.

    • @umizainol
      @umizainol 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      The video is helpful and so is your comment! Thank you both!!
      I'm planning a trip to Iceland in March next year, any chance I can connect to you personally for more information? Will really appreciate it much! All the way from Singapore! :)

  • @peggyesposito3086
    @peggyesposito3086 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your video was cute AND informative - we went there last September which was perfect because there were no crowds and the weather was around 45 which is tolerable - we went everywhere you mentioned except that big pool and more - one place that blew us away that you might mention is Diamond Beach right down from a huge glacier...it took our breath away!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ohh! Diamond Beach sounds amazing. We will have to check that out next time we visit! Thank you!

  • @matthewwinter6752
    @matthewwinter6752 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed it, and it was very informative. I'm planning on doing a trip to Iceland in about 2 years as a Masters graduation trip with my family. We are considering doing a 10 day trip around Reykjavik and the Ring Road. I'm hoping this is plenty of time.

  • @nataliecorlett5173
    @nataliecorlett5173 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for this video! Me and my partner are heading out there next month and this was so useful! I've started planning where to go and I'm so excited!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching, Natalie, so glad it was helpful. Have an AMAZING time... you are going to LOVE it xx

  • @YohoyeCommenter
    @YohoyeCommenter 8 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    GUYS!!! I live in Iceland and there is important information you need to know before going there (that is IF you are going there).
    this is the only thing you need to do:
    FOLLOW RULES!
    When an Icelandic person tells you you need to dress well DO SO !
    When we tell you to NOT go a certain way (hole I am spelling it right) DO NOT DO SO!
    Thee are number of cases of people coming near death or even dying in Iceland JUST because of weather conditions and dangerous landscape.
    Well and there is one more rule
    Don't be an idiot and die.

    • @kajitani13
      @kajitani13 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hey i am planning to go on a road trip the end of september, i saw from the footage, the road condition is very good and wide. but what do you mean by dangerous landscape?

    • @YohoyeCommenter
      @YohoyeCommenter 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      kajitani13 for example just dont go ontop of glaciers (dont look at the grammar) in your t shirt.. surprisingly there are many people who do that and die in the cold. many people go to iceland unprepared again, in theyr t's thinking like its spain their going to.
      if you are going maje sure you bring a coat for when it rains, a very comfy sweater and warm pants and coats, scarfs and beenies. almost like ur dressing up for winter couse its cold. (or its getting there) you get the point.
      also if you see a warning sign don't get reckless like the other tourists and just ignor it for the pictures. they are there for a reason and they should be respected.
      sorry for making this long. feel free to ask more

    • @nonsicuro2990
      @nonsicuro2990 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why you all sound extremely kind? I'm Italian and i'm moving there in a week (15 december) to work as cook in Akureyri....i hope i will get amazed by your lifestyle....we use to be very nasty in italy :D....we'r funny and all but...you know....

    • @meesumkazmi87
      @meesumkazmi87 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Contact me

    • @dyrleifunabergs6070
      @dyrleifunabergs6070 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Szalfha Kacita just be careful and check the weather forecast. Weather in Iceland can change very quickly though.
      Always bring enough water and food with you and warm clothes.
      Do not drive of the road. It is illegal, dangerous and can hurt the nature.
      Look out for signs that warn you about something and follow them. For example when you’re at beaches if they say there are sneak waves do not get close to the ocean what so ever.
      Do not go out on edges of cliffs or waterfalls. The edges are sometimes loose and you could fall down. Justin bieber did that in a video and he’s lucky not to have fallen down.
      Do not climb glaciers on your own. There are cracks you can fall into also don’t hike unless you know what you’re doing.
      Same with lava there are cracks you can fall into
      Watch out for the artic turn. It can attach you if you’re to close to it’s young ones
      Be careful of hot spring sometimes they are dangerously hot.
      One last thing erm okay sometimes it might happen that your out in the nature and need to go for number 1 or 2. For number 2 dig a hole and put a stone over it or put dirt over it again. Just please do not leave toilet paper all around our nature.
      Icelanders grow up learning these things and it’s second nature for us to look out for these things. If you look out for these things you should be fine. Don’t worry about dying and I’m sorry if we’re scaring you. Just be careful that’s all we’re saying. Sorry if I made you uncomfortable with the last one. Safe travels :)

  • @chellettepollard4211
    @chellettepollard4211 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello and good morning. Heading to Iceland in March, 2019. I had absolutely no idea what to expect. Thank you so much for your video. Very helpful. At least now I have some knowledge about this wonderful area. Thank you!!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sooo jealous! Have a great time exploring Iceland.

  • @warthog2t0
    @warthog2t0 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey me and my wife where talking about going in September and yours was the first video I saw about it. And I have to say you’ve sold me on it!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You two are going to have the BEST time! I wish I was going back too. Have an incredible trip and thank you for watching.

  • @Moonboyisflying
    @Moonboyisflying 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your Iceland video, good to have all of you beautiful people around. One thing about the black beaches, generally they are very steep and there is a rhythm the brake up on the beach, every 10 wave is really big and your life is in danger if it grabs you, be very careful. Be well and have fun.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching our video :) and for sharing your black beach insight!

  • @downsyndromehitler8039
    @downsyndromehitler8039 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Iceland especially the prawn rings and free delivery

    • @lewisnorth1188
      @lewisnorth1188 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's why mums go to iceland

  • @HappycampersIs
    @HappycampersIs 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips! As a local Icelander (and a local Icelandic company) it's interesting to get the perspective of a first time visitor. Will definitely be sharing this with my social media followers :)

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Happy Campers Iceland Thanks so much, you guys. It's nice to know it hit the mark with the locals :) Maybe when I come to Iceland next, we can work together? Thanks for the share, I really appreciate it. P

    • @HappycampersIs
      @HappycampersIs 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Little Grey Box No problem! Yes if you're ever in Iceland again we'd love to hear from you.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Happy Campers Iceland I definitely will :)

  • @sueleroux525
    @sueleroux525 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Iceland had without a doubt the best food I ever ate. All of it local, organic, fresh and prepared with pride. We could not remember a bad meal. One lunchtime we went for fish and chips and the guy said, "If you can wait 10 minutes, I'm getting fresh fish from the harbor (2 minutes away)." How great is that? Sushi Samba had the most memorable sushi. I still think about it.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! ha ha ha That sounds like you really had an awesome experience. Thanks for sharing.

  • @scottish2801
    @scottish2801 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I plan to go to Iceland in November 2018. At the moment I am saving both money and time up at work. The main reason is to photograph the Northern Lights.

    • @Annben1225
      @Annben1225 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you haven't started paying for stuff yet, be prepared to spend a LOT of money! People have told me it is cheap, but I have not found that to be the case with rental cars or hotels. We're going in July 2017 (less than a week away now!) so I hope to be proven wrong, but my impression so far is that it has cost and will still cost me TONS of money!

    • @IcelandHotSpots
      @IcelandHotSpots 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Should be a nice time for that. Hope you get some nice activity.

    • @Annben1225
      @Annben1225 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. It is a wonderful time of year to come, especially if you come from a place with hot summer weather. The weather is beautiful and sunny here now!

  • @johnc007
    @johnc007 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is why I love Scandinavia.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a beautiful part of the world, that's for sure! Thanks so much for watching :)

  • @marieelizabeth9086
    @marieelizabeth9086 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just booking my trip and this has really helped! Thank you so much.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching 😀🙌🏻 have a great time!

  • @arunkafam
    @arunkafam 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am going to Iceland this October... Can't wait...

  • @martinzed1971
    @martinzed1971 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nautholsvik thermal Beach in Reykjavic was amazing (and free), the secret lagoon was a real find also. Geysir restaurant in Rek was great, ate there twice. Oh and try the Rhubarb Jam. Iceland is as good as people say it is. It's not hype.

  • @paulasimson4939
    @paulasimson4939 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips, thank you! I'm going in a week and can't wait.

  • @geoffoakland
    @geoffoakland ปีที่แล้ว

    Highly recommended to buy tickets and reserve a time for the Blue Lagoon before you arrive in Iceland as sometimes it can be all booked up.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a great tip! Thanks for sharing 😊🙏🏼

  • @Ragnar7913
    @Ragnar7913 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are all nice advises but frankly I would drop the umbrella. You hardly see locals using them since umbrellas quicly get destroyed by the wind anyways. Have a nice waterproof hooded jacked instead and a beanie and just bite it. I second what Staralfur said about taking Hvalfjordur instead of the tunnel ...and I believe Glymur is indeed the tallest waterfall in Iceland. Have a safe trip.

  • @delfin6927
    @delfin6927 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you ever been to the secret waterfall? It's very cool you need to walk a bit to get there though because you can't exactly drive the whole way. And then you go inside of it like a cave and see the waterfall inside. It's so cool if you haven't been there you should try it.

  • @RestoreEyesightNow
    @RestoreEyesightNow 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow rainy and cold. wish i could experience it 100%

  • @mdsaadmohdsoffi1502
    @mdsaadmohdsoffi1502 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are suppose to be a teacher.The verbal and your body language are so good Phoebe

  • @divyasasidharan2960
    @divyasasidharan2960 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are the best.. you have a blog and details on everything and is linked to the description. Thank you. much love :) :*

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sooo much!! I’m so happy you love all the links and blog details 😀💕🙌🏻

  • @ScottDavey
    @ScottDavey 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice went last summer and drove the ring road. It’s the most perfect place to do a movie I loved doing mine!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish I knew then what I know now about filming and photography, I need to go back and get some better stuff :) Thanks so much for watching!

    • @ScottDavey
      @ScottDavey 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I shoot video and photography for a living, but you could turn it into more working to make a film than enjoying the trip!

  • @Emma-ip6uh
    @Emma-ip6uh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much :)) I'm going to Iceland in early October!! Video was so helpful!!! Gonna sub 👍🏽😛

  • @iDartmoors
    @iDartmoors 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would really recommend going to the Mývatn Nature Baths if you're in the north part of Iceland. It's much cheaper than the blue lagoon and is just a really nice place to chill out, think about life and meet different people from all around the world. You can get a beer pass and the waiters walk around serving Icelandic beer and stuff.

    • @iDartmoors
      @iDartmoors 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      *Jarðböðin við Mývatn*

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow that's a fantastic tip - thank you so much for sharing it :D

  • @EuroBedouin
    @EuroBedouin 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your tips are of utmost help ! Thanks a bunch 😍
    Regards all the way from Jordan :D

  • @kiagoeswhere2145
    @kiagoeswhere2145 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im off in 2 weeks! Can't wait! Thanks for your tips! :)

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome! I'm a little bit jealous...

  • @el2902
    @el2902 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tip, travelling there in a few weeks!!! Thank you

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Elena B thank you! Have an amazing time!

  • @gailfaux4591
    @gailfaux4591 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm heading there in September, can't wait

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You will love it I'm sure!

    • @heidikaup3149
      @heidikaup3149 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am going in September as well! :D

    • @TheTaygo80
      @TheTaygo80 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm going in september as well! How could do you think it will be?

    • @gailfaux4591
      @gailfaux4591 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not sure. The historical averages say max of around 9c. I'll be cold regardless as I'm travelling from Sydney Australia.

  • @ovg8948
    @ovg8948 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Looking forward to see all the beautiful places))

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello! Thanks so much for watching - hope you've had a great start to the new year. We share a new video each Friday! Have a great day, Phoebe x

  • @thedarkdagger1063
    @thedarkdagger1063 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im going this Saturday!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You will have a great time. Lucky you!

    • @stiggyh
      @stiggyh 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      hope you had a nice trip

    • @EuroBedouin
      @EuroBedouin 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Enjoy it to the max !! Good times pass on so fast :D

    • @IcelandHotSpots
      @IcelandHotSpots 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did you like it?

  • @ChristiernAlbertson
    @ChristiernAlbertson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss the berries (krækiber) I used to pick on a mountainside in Þingvellir as a kid. We also went to Sandey and collected seagull eggs. Reykjavík, where I was born, is practically unrecognizable-trees, paved roads... who would have thought. The road to Kaflavík wasn't paved and there was lava rock on both sides (I also lived in Keflavik, as an adult).

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow!!! That sounds like a completely different world, I can’t imagine what that was like... it sounds beautiful and peaceful.

  • @yamaharider8014
    @yamaharider8014 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't know that I'll ever make it there, but if I do it will be a motorcycle roadtrip as I ride as much as possible. It seems that you had a good time there. Nice video.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that's a heck of a way to see it! I wish I'd had more time to roadtrip and explore areas further from Reykjavik!

  • @kismetnyc
    @kismetnyc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice, going in October ... so excited for the trip!

  • @linajurgensen4698
    @linajurgensen4698 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Iceland!❤️ I want to learn the language so bad!😭
    Greets from Germany!

  • @markfox2882
    @markfox2882 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I'm planning a solo trip to Iceland, my first solo so I'm a little bit nervous :P. Anyway, this is the most useful video I've found so far. Keep up the good work.

  • @MikeGervasi
    @MikeGervasi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going this weekend for the first time.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whaaaat!!! Have an awesome time, Mike :D I'm sure you'll love it! Thanks for watching

  • @MissDevil1992
    @MissDevil1992 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Question about Iceland travel. I don't drive or have my license so I was thinking of doing a group tour. They seem super expensive though. Is there any way to visit all the cool spots by public transport?

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't be certain, but it didn't seem like public transport was an option to see all the spots, I'm sorry. It felt like the two options were DIY drive or group tours. It could help to check out some backpacker/hostel websites, if anybody's going to know how to see everything for less, it's going to be backpackers :) Sorry I couldn't help more, but thanks for watching and have a GREAT time on your trip!

  • @mialovestravel
    @mialovestravel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds like a lot of fun!

  • @glynethadavis7067
    @glynethadavis7067 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video... I’m going to Iceland in May. I can’t wait

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello! Oh wow! You are going to have the BEST time! I'm hanging out to go back again so bad. Enjoy yourself and travel safe. Thanks so much for watching. Phoebe x

    • @glynethadavis7067
      @glynethadavis7067 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome

  • @ClaraGunnars
    @ClaraGunnars 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    haha bring an umbrella!.. bad tip.. believe you me it will blow away!!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hahaha :) Maybe that's what happened to Mary Poppins? She got blown in from Iceland after getting some terrible TH-cam advice. Thanks for the insight, Clara :)

  • @jonhermannsson9231
    @jonhermannsson9231 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice tips - thanks

  • @hrefnaleifsdottir9622
    @hrefnaleifsdottir9622 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    If you are planning to come to Iceland, do NOT throw your garbage everywhere. If you like the nature don't ruin it! Tourist's already are ruining everything in my home country, but the nature is taking the most fall from tourism. Do NOT tent where ever you think you can, most lands you stay on is owned by farmers, not the government. But most important of all, don't be stupid and die for a photo ( has happened many times before )

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Great tips! I saw some tourists throw rubbish out there rental car window here in Australia recently and it made me so mad!! Visitors have got to be respectful.

    • @learnearn4199
      @learnearn4199 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      waw

    • @viperstinger77
      @viperstinger77 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have major problems here in New Zealand with freedom campers shiting everywhere in our forest, rivers, streets & campsites and all over the place and the rubbish they left behind

  • @stangtrax
    @stangtrax 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am glad your cat smells good. LOL

  • @RavenBlaze
    @RavenBlaze 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well as the hikers say "cotton kills", my fiance and I are going next spring and poly-spandex blends and wool are our friends! I also disagree with umbrellas get a jacket with a good hood and sunglasses (I'm from an place it rains side-ways, hooded jackets always beat umbrellas). We are wearing what we would wear hiking in winter in Ohio, (breathable, water proof or resistant/ quick drying and moister wicking everything), plus good wool socks, 3 season boots and polarized sun glasses and gloves. Given we plan to get out and hike as much as possible and are not so much into night life, we are going to see iceland, not just another big city. Still thanks for the tips!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! That's some great detail, thanks Jennifer :) Have a great time there next Spring.

  • @dr.traceyzwicker2893
    @dr.traceyzwicker2893 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are a Canadian family of four going in August. Which hot springs did you visit and what lava tube cave? How plentiful was an internet connection? Will our cell phone GPS work? Any advice you have would be very helpful! Thx!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Tracey. The comments on this video have heaps of great tips and I have a few blog posts with lots of info and links you could refer to:
      littlegreybox.net/2016/01/25/23-incredible-things-you-must-see-and-do-in-iceland/
      littlegreybox.net/2015/02/09/what-to-pack-for-a-trip-to-iceland/
      littlegreybox.net/2015/01/13/my-icelandic-roadtrip-a-guide-on-things-to-do-and-see-in-reykjavik-and-beyond/

  • @mdsaadmohdsoffi1502
    @mdsaadmohdsoffi1502 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really... I am so happy to hear that

  • @moonlighter6
    @moonlighter6 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I'm traveling to another country I'm always greeted at the Airport with knowledgeable escort. Can I just say, your hair looks fabulous in the video.

  • @ylljamgjikola6834
    @ylljamgjikola6834 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going there on August hope will be a good trip thank you for the tips

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! Thanks so much for watching 😍 have an amazing time in Iceland! we share a new video each Friday, you might like to watch our brand new packing hacks video - Phoebe & Matt x

    • @ylljamgjikola6834
      @ylljamgjikola6834 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!I will definitely do so :)

  • @rajneeshbhansali8439
    @rajneeshbhansali8439 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice and attractive presentation i came here unknowingly didn't wanted to see whole video but did

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello! Thanks so much for watching, we really appreciate it. Have a great day - Phoebe x

  • @postcard2614
    @postcard2614 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked everything in Iceland

  • @AnglerUpTv
    @AnglerUpTv 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just getting back from traveling the entire Ring Road in Iceland. It's been my favorite travel destination thus far. I made a similar video of the trip on my channel.

  • @gilbertomtnez
    @gilbertomtnez 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello! i go with a friend for 6 days in august. do we have time to see the main this? e.g. the things you mention in the video? do you think is worth it to rent a car? a van to also sleep? thanks a million!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello! Yes, you should be able to see a lot of things if you make the most of your time. The days are long in August. It's up to you if you hire a van or not but if you want to see everything in a short time you will need transport of some sort. hanks so much for watching our video!! Have a great day. 😀☀️ We put out a new travel-themed video each Friday - hope you can subscribe & join our travel fun family! 😍 Phoebe & Matt x

    • @kristjanthorsteinsson3412
      @kristjanthorsteinsson3412 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you come in August you should come up north and visit us in Dalvik for the town festival "fiskidagurinn mikli" the great fish day. Everything for free the whole weekend :D

  • @arhawkes
    @arhawkes 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    going in September and can't wait!!!

    • @IcelandHotSpots
      @IcelandHotSpots 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thumbs up!

    • @Soberryful
      @Soberryful 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      me too !

    • @yih
      @yih 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me toooooo!!

  • @BoNERul
    @BoNERul 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Going there next month. Great video! Subscribed.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much! Have a great time and thanks for subscribing!

  • @chintuness
    @chintuness 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was so helpful!! Thank you :)

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +chintuness Thank you for watching!!! xx

  • @TheSafetysheep
    @TheSafetysheep 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got back. One thing not mentioned, the biting midge!! I was bitten 20 times. Didn’t expect that. Also I wasn’t aware of how dry the air was! I was also in shorts the whole time. Gas credit cards need a pin #. Etc. hope that helps.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! Great tip!! Thanks so much for coming here to share your insight! Phoebe x

  • @gracedpalmieri6381
    @gracedpalmieri6381 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What was the name of the hot spring you suggested instead of the Blue Lagoon?

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      This blog post will help you out :)
      littlegreybox.net/2016/01/25/23-incredible-things-you-must-see-and-do-in-iceland/

  • @TerryMcGearyScotland
    @TerryMcGearyScotland 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you have a very sensible attitude. Tourists are fact of life almost everywhere especially now many nations are getting a bit wealthier and many senior citizens (like me!) have a pension that lets them afford a bit of travel. A necessary evil you could say in some respects. Go to Edinburgh (my capital in Scotland) and it is hard to speak to a native in the street. But I think tourists should be polite and careful guests. On a Aurora tour last week our bus guide was very good but occasionally his English was not perfect (whose is?!): a comment from a guy from England (anonymous of course somewhere in the coach) was "maybe you could say that in English!". That is childish or moronic bad behaviour. Thanks to the excellent guide and driver from Grayline I got a nice TH-cam video out of the trip.

  • @claremchugh5005
    @claremchugh5005 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi , we enjoyed your video , thanks . We are planning a trip to Iceland ( my husband and I) . Does anyone know the name of the thermal spring recommended as a possible alternative to the Blue ?

  • @purushottam775
    @purushottam775 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing tips but u know m busy with my studies Lol but ur videos r really nice to see!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello!! Thanks so much for watching 😍😀 we put out a new video each Friday! You should check out our brand new Packing Hacks video! Phoebe & Matt x

    • @purushottam775
      @purushottam775 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      sure

  • @Nidhi-ll3yq
    @Nidhi-ll3yq 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much !
    that was so helpful :)

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very welcome. Thanks for commenting.

  • @alifmeo1555
    @alifmeo1555 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video... Dear which time is good for roam... 😍

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching!! Which time of year you visit depends on what you want to see - Winter is best for the Northern Lights, Summer is best for hiring a car and driving around :)

  • @mz.angelz4ever555
    @mz.angelz4ever555 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your video😘

  • @javierherrera8782
    @javierherrera8782 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    CAST IRON UMBRELLAS for sale!

  • @gmcg923
    @gmcg923 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can't wait to see the waterfalls that flow up!

  • @rajneeshbhansali8439
    @rajneeshbhansali8439 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Surprisingly you answered can you make video on Kamchatka lonely place

  • @TheGayceatron
    @TheGayceatron 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great! One thing I wanted to know is where YOU are from...I know it makes me sound unbearably stupid, but I couldn't quite tell from your accent...is it Australia? The reason I want to know is because I'm Canadian, so your idea of Cold might be very different from mine!! :) I was sort of planning to pack for "chilly spring" weather over here...

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Lacey! You picked well, I am from sunny Queensland in Australia. I think you're right about our different ideas of what is cold.

  • @respond_code3
    @respond_code3 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    How exactly do you spell those hot springs you mentioned? I heard blue lagoon was a tourist trap and so packed in the changing rooms you can't get to your locker. My Iceland trip is booked. Still 7 months out so doing my research now. Wanted to see if i could find the hot springs you mentioned in a Google search

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I felt a bit put off by the amount of people there. The hot springs are called: Reykjadalur Hot Springs. You'll find them on TripAdvisor and if you google them there are some really good guides on how to get there - have an amazing time! You're definitely doing the right thing researching now, I was under prepared! Thanks for watching :D

  • @IAmShellyFong
    @IAmShellyFong 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very entertaining post! Will be even great if the names on the places you went are listed in the video :)
    I'll be going there end of Oct this year, very excited. Just wondering, you went there during summer and already needed so many layers of clothing, I can't begin to imagine what snowball size I'll become wearing even more layers when I go there during winter, hahaha. Oh, and hey, what about pants? How many layers of pants do one wear/can fit within one jeans? :P

    • @IcelandHotSpots
      @IcelandHotSpots 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you'll have a nice time ☺

  • @abukhattab6989
    @abukhattab6989 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was helpful
    Thank you

  • @LawFamily72313
    @LawFamily72313 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im thinking about going with my 6 year old son end of may

    • @Dark123hound
      @Dark123hound 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      marta l Go I promise you as an Icelander it is absolutely worth it!

  • @carll9476
    @carll9476 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey great videos. You've got a new subscriber here! :)

  • @amitlamba2782
    @amitlamba2782 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    is September good time to go...I plan to go this year and do diving as well

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      We went around July and it was great, I'd imagine September would be colder, but still very beautiful. I'd probably recommend you find a dive company and make sure they run the dives you want to do at that time. It'd be awful to get there and miss out. I hope you have an amazing trip! It's a beautiful place.

  • @ganeshc3970
    @ganeshc3970 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the way you speak

  • @dimicaimano5734
    @dimicaimano5734 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 😊

  • @rickyproductions433
    @rickyproductions433 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to Iceland shortly and was wondering if they eat/use a lot of nuts in there food as I am allergic, thank-you

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got to be honest, I'm not sure. I didn't notice it when we ate, but I definitely wouldn't be looking at the food the same way you are with an allergy. The locals are lovely though, so you'll have no trouble letting them know about your allergy and I'm sure they'll be accommodating :)

  • @illudineye4469
    @illudineye4469 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your video was reeeeally helpful! I'm currently planning my trip to Iceland, I can't wait to experience the rotten spiced shark meat 😃 Thank you!! ✌

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have a great time David. I wish I could get back there myself.

    • @illudineye4469
      @illudineye4469 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Little Grey Box Thank you LGB Girl! (Don't know your name ahh) I hope you get back there soon!! Enjoy all your travels where ever they may be (:

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha it's Phoebe :) Happy Travels to you too David

    • @illudineye4469
      @illudineye4469 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha. Nice to meet you, Phoebe! Thank you!! (: Your vlogs are definitely cool, keep at it!!!

  • @jackduffy2852
    @jackduffy2852 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    In 1965 I was brought to Iceland by Good Samaritans , They brought me out of harms way, We were on the Trawler Ardbaker out of Akerery , The other Trawler with us Sletbaker got chased away .
    Those two Captains risked there Ships and crew for a no body, Me ! . All I can do is Thank the Good Folk of Akarery.

  • @Mauricio0911
    @Mauricio0911 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    First two weeks for visiting Iceland, it is okey?

  • @drawingsforfun1238
    @drawingsforfun1238 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey there is a hotel named geo hotel in iceland and really Fun there in grindavik ive been in iceland i learnd a little icelandic btw blue lagoon is CLOSE to Grindavik try going there to Geo hotel! i learnd " ég elska Selfoss " i learnd that!!!!!!

  • @rocker66655
    @rocker66655 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am subscribing just because you are very pretty .
    P.S- The video is ok but u r AMAZING.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha :) thanks for watching (and subscribing!) have a great day

  • @haleydimeck432
    @haleydimeck432 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you seen the documentary Shark Water? Might make you rethink eating sharks:( Completely changed my perspective. Anyways great video I want to go to Iceland now!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven't seen it, but I'll definitely check it out... thanks for the recommendation :) You should definitely visit Iceland one day, it's amazing.