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Northern lights

Sævar Helgi Bragason, Iceland's Stargazer-in-Chief, smiling with his arms crossed, wearing a dark green sweater, against a dramatic backdrop of bright green and purple Northern Lights (Icelandic Aurora) over a dark landscape.
Crack the Icelandic Aurora Code: Meet Iceland at Night
It’s that time again—time to sit down with my good friend Sævar Helgi Bragason, Iceland’s stargazer-in-chief. He’s the person I always turn to when the spectacular Icelandic aurora is set to dance across the sky. Readers will remember Sævar from our previous conversations about stargazing...
Save on the Brand New Northern Lights Tours with Gravel Travel
Couple watching the Northern Lights in Iceland with snow-covered mountains in the background on a clear winter night.
Your Northern Lights Guide Just Got Better – All You Need to Chase the Aurora in Iceland
I’ve just given my Iceland Northern Lights guide a major upgrade, and I’m excited to share what’s new. If you’re planning to see the Northern Lights in Iceland, you need more than just hope and a warm jacket. You need accurate information, realistic expectations, and practical...
Staying healthy while chasing northern lights: tips and tricks
Sævar Helgi Bragason, Iceland's Stargazer-in-Chief, smiling with his arms crossed, wearing a dark green sweater, against a dramatic backdrop of bright green and purple Northern Lights (Icelandic Aurora) over a dark landscape.
Crack the Icelandic Aurora Code: Meet Iceland at Night
It’s that time again—time to sit down with my good friend Sævar Helgi Bragason, Iceland’s stargazer-in-chief. He’s the person I always turn to when the spectacular Icelandic aurora is set to dance across the sky. Readers will remember Sævar from our previous conversations about stargazing...
Save on the Brand New Northern Lights Tours with Gravel Travel
Couple watching the Northern Lights in Iceland with snow-covered mountains in the background on a clear winter night.
Your Northern Lights Guide Just Got Better – All You Need to Chase the Aurora in Iceland
I’ve just given my Iceland Northern Lights guide a major upgrade, and I’m excited to share what’s new. If you’re planning to see the Northern Lights in Iceland, you need more than just hope and a warm jacket. You need accurate information, realistic expectations, and practical...
Staying healthy while chasing northern lights: tips and tricks

 

Road Trips in Iceland

Camper van parked in a scenic Icelandic landscape with snow-capped mountains in the distance, illustrating a stop along the Ultimate Ring Road Guide route.
Your Ultimate Ring Road Guide Just Got Even Better
If Iceland’s Ring Road is on your bucket list (and let’s be honest, it should be!), I’ve got great news: my free Iceland Ring Road Guide just got a major update. It is better, sharper, and more helpful than ever. Whether you’re a first-time visitor...
Chris Hobson on rescuing puffins and other Icelandic adventures
Two travelers enjoying the Northern Lights in Iceland during winter. Discover the best campervan deal for Iceland winter travel and explore the country’s stunning snowy landscapes at your own pace.
Campervan Deal for a Winter Road Trip in Iceland – Save up to 50%
Planning a trip to Iceland between September 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026?  Well, this might just be the best news you’ll hear today. For a limited time, you can get a massive 25% off your Iceland campervan rental with Happy Campers — exclusively through...
This Happy Campers rental hack saves you up to 25%
Camper van parked in a scenic Icelandic landscape with snow-capped mountains in the distance, illustrating a stop along the Ultimate Ring Road Guide route.
Your Ultimate Ring Road Guide Just Got Even Better
If Iceland’s Ring Road is on your bucket list (and let’s be honest, it should be!), I’ve got great news: my free Iceland Ring Road Guide just got a major update. It is better, sharper, and more helpful than ever. Whether you’re a first-time visitor...
Chris Hobson on rescuing puffins and other Icelandic adventures
Two travelers enjoying the Northern Lights in Iceland during winter. Discover the best campervan deal for Iceland winter travel and explore the country’s stunning snowy landscapes at your own pace.
Campervan Deal for a Winter Road Trip in Iceland – Save up to 50%
Planning a trip to Iceland between September 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026?  Well, this might just be the best news you’ll hear today. For a limited time, you can get a massive 25% off your Iceland campervan rental with Happy Campers — exclusively through...
This Happy Campers rental hack saves you up to 25%

Interviews

Sævar Helgi Bragason, Iceland's Stargazer-in-Chief, smiling with his arms crossed, wearing a dark green sweater, against a dramatic backdrop of bright green and purple Northern Lights (Icelandic Aurora) over a dark landscape.
Crack the Icelandic Aurora Code: Meet Iceland at Night
It’s that time again—time to sit down with my good friend Sævar Helgi Bragason, Iceland’s stargazer-in-chief. He’s the person I always turn to when the spectacular Icelandic aurora is set to dance across the sky. Readers will remember Sævar from our previous conversations about stargazing...
Ugla Hauksdottir Makes History & Sci-Fi with Alien: Earth and The Fires
Rico de Jong, Dutch volcanology student and photographer, at Iceland waterfall - interview about documenting Reykjanes Peninsula volcanic eruptions
Chasing Fire: The Dutch Lava Master Documenting Iceland’s Eruptions
In a land where fire meets ice, Rico de Jong has found his element. The 24-year-old Dutch photographer and videographer didn’t just move to Iceland for his master’s degree in Volcanology. He moved to chase the raw, untamed beauty of a landscape that refuses to be...
Icelander Sigurjon Fridrik Gardarson on Winning an Emmy
Sævar Helgi Bragason, Iceland's Stargazer-in-Chief, smiling with his arms crossed, wearing a dark green sweater, against a dramatic backdrop of bright green and purple Northern Lights (Icelandic Aurora) over a dark landscape.
Crack the Icelandic Aurora Code: Meet Iceland at Night
It’s that time again—time to sit down with my good friend Sævar Helgi Bragason, Iceland’s stargazer-in-chief. He’s the person I always turn to when the spectacular Icelandic aurora is set to dance across the sky. Readers will remember Sævar from our previous conversations about stargazing...
Ugla Hauksdottir Makes History & Sci-Fi with Alien: Earth and The Fires
Rico de Jong, Dutch volcanology student and photographer, at Iceland waterfall - interview about documenting Reykjanes Peninsula volcanic eruptions
Chasing Fire: The Dutch Lava Master Documenting Iceland’s Eruptions
In a land where fire meets ice, Rico de Jong has found his element. The 24-year-old Dutch photographer and videographer didn’t just move to Iceland for his master’s degree in Volcanology. He moved to chase the raw, untamed beauty of a landscape that refuses to be...
Icelander Sigurjon Fridrik Gardarson on Winning an Emmy

Golden circle

Gullfoss: The most iconic Icelandic waterfall
Gullfoss, or “Golden Falls”  in the Hvítá River, is perhaps the most iconic and best-known Icelandic waterfall. It is on the Golden Circle route, Thingvellir, and the Haukadal geyser field. See the golden hue of the cascading water of Gullfoss waterfall under sunlight. Known as the...
River rafting adventure in Iceland with Arctic Rafting
Standing behind the beautiful Seljalandsfoss waterfall on the south coast of Iceland in the twilight.
Unlock a travel hack for a short vacation in Iceland
Over the past two years, I have been fortunate to have gained many top-quality partners in the Icelandic travel industry. I have done this in my free time (weekends, evenings) by emailing them and asking if they are interested in offering my readers exclusive discount...
Discover the ‘Real’ Iceland with Gravel Travel
Gullfoss: The most iconic Icelandic waterfall
Gullfoss, or “Golden Falls”  in the Hvítá River, is perhaps the most iconic and best-known Icelandic waterfall. It is on the Golden Circle route, Thingvellir, and the Haukadal geyser field. See the golden hue of the cascading water of Gullfoss waterfall under sunlight. Known as the...
River rafting adventure in Iceland with Arctic Rafting
Standing behind the beautiful Seljalandsfoss waterfall on the south coast of Iceland in the twilight.
Unlock a travel hack for a short vacation in Iceland
Over the past two years, I have been fortunate to have gained many top-quality partners in the Icelandic travel industry. I have done this in my free time (weekends, evenings) by emailing them and asking if they are interested in offering my readers exclusive discount...
Discover the ‘Real’ Iceland with Gravel Travel

The Diamond Circle

A group of people enjoying the geothermal infinity pool at GeoSea in Húsavík, Iceland. The pool overlooks the vast ocean with distant mountains on the horizon. A woman in a vibrant, tropical-patterned swimsuit stands in the water, sipping a drink, while others lean against the pool’s edge, gazing at the scenic view. The sky is clear, and the sunlight enhances the tranquil and luxurious atmosphere of the spa experience.
Geosea baths in Húsavík – the best chill on the Diamond Circle
It could be argued that geothermally heated water is the best thing about Iceland. It gives us wonderful spas, hot tubs, and swimming pools. One great option for bathing and relaxing are the Geosea baths in Húsavík town. Geosea is an essential part of the wonderful...
Dimmuborgir lava field – experience nature’s outdoor sculpture park
When you go whale watching in Iceland you have to be quick to catch when the whales appear.
Save on whale watching in Húsavík with North Sailing
North Sailing in Húsavík is one of the leading Icelandic tour companies. Since 1995, they have offered whale-watching tours to travelers and received many awards for their focus on environmental issues. Adding this venerable tour company to the long and growing list of my top-rated...
Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is only found on planet Iceland
A group of people enjoying the geothermal infinity pool at GeoSea in Húsavík, Iceland. The pool overlooks the vast ocean with distant mountains on the horizon. A woman in a vibrant, tropical-patterned swimsuit stands in the water, sipping a drink, while others lean against the pool’s edge, gazing at the scenic view. The sky is clear, and the sunlight enhances the tranquil and luxurious atmosphere of the spa experience.
Geosea baths in Húsavík – the best chill on the Diamond Circle
It could be argued that geothermally heated water is the best thing about Iceland. It gives us wonderful spas, hot tubs, and swimming pools. One great option for bathing and relaxing are the Geosea baths in Húsavík town. Geosea is an essential part of the wonderful...
Dimmuborgir lava field – experience nature’s outdoor sculpture park
When you go whale watching in Iceland you have to be quick to catch when the whales appear.
Save on whale watching in Húsavík with North Sailing
North Sailing in Húsavík is one of the leading Icelandic tour companies. Since 1995, they have offered whale-watching tours to travelers and received many awards for their focus on environmental issues. Adding this venerable tour company to the long and growing list of my top-rated...
Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is only found on planet Iceland

Reykjavik

Aerial view of Reykjavík in winter showing Hallgrímskirkja church, snowy streets, Faxaflói Bay, and Mount Esja under clear skies.
Reykjavik in Winter – The Ultimate Guide
Reykjavik has been my home base for years, and trust me: Reykjavik can be really nice during the winter. Reykjavik is cozy, quirky, and full of surprises—even when the days are short and the nights are long. This guide offers my personal take on maximizing...
These are the highest-rated hotels in Reykjavik
Photo of Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavík, Iceland, at sunset with vibrant autumn flowers and the Leifur Eiríksson statue in the foreground.
Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral Named One of the World’s Most Beautiful Buildings by Time Out
Time Out Magazine has ranked Reykjavík’s Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral as the second most beautiful building in the world, surpassed only by India’s Taj Mahal. This recognition places Iceland’s most iconic landmark alongside architectural wonders like Petra, Fallingwater, and the Pyramids of Giza. A vision born from...
Month-by-month guide to Reykjavik festivals
Aerial view of Reykjavík in winter showing Hallgrímskirkja church, snowy streets, Faxaflói Bay, and Mount Esja under clear skies.
Reykjavik in Winter – The Ultimate Guide
Reykjavik has been my home base for years, and trust me: Reykjavik can be really nice during the winter. Reykjavik is cozy, quirky, and full of surprises—even when the days are short and the nights are long. This guide offers my personal take on maximizing...
These are the highest-rated hotels in Reykjavik
Photo of Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavík, Iceland, at sunset with vibrant autumn flowers and the Leifur Eiríksson statue in the foreground.
Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral Named One of the World’s Most Beautiful Buildings by Time Out
Time Out Magazine has ranked Reykjavík’s Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral as the second most beautiful building in the world, surpassed only by India’s Taj Mahal. This recognition places Iceland’s most iconic landmark alongside architectural wonders like Petra, Fallingwater, and the Pyramids of Giza. A vision born from...
Month-by-month guide to Reykjavik festivals