Iceland – Ginger Around The Globe http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com Travel blog of one globetrotting ginger Sun, 29 Mar 2020 08:13:43 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.1 http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-Logo_small-e1531843230148-32x32.png Iceland – Ginger Around The Globe http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com 32 32 Where to see Puffins in Iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/where-to-see-puffins-in-iceland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-see-puffins-in-iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/where-to-see-puffins-in-iceland/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:21:27 +0000 http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/?p=1676 Puffins are amazing little birds with colorful noses. They look very cute and it is something that Iceland is known for. However, these birds are not completely everywhere in Iceland. And to find them you need to know where to see puffins in Iceland, otherwise, you might go home without seeing them and that would be a shame. There are also a couple of things to know about the birds, so you would understand that they are not that easy to see. You need to come in a specific time around a year too! About Puffins In Iceland, you can

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Things to do in Westman Islands, Iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/things-to-do-in-westman-islands-iceland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=things-to-do-in-westman-islands-iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/things-to-do-in-westman-islands-iceland/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:22:48 +0000 http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/?p=1604 Westman Islands is a place belonging to Iceland. It is located in the south of Iceland and it is one of the destinations, where not a lot of tourists venture. But that doesn’t mean that there is nothing to do there. There is a lot of things to do and see in the Westman Islands. Besides it is easy to get there on the ferry. In recent years, the popularity of this place went upwards, so there is a lot of restaurants and hotels in case you would like to stay longer than just one day. Things to do in

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Best hot springs in Iceland with a map http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/hot-springs-in-iceland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hot-springs-in-iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/hot-springs-in-iceland/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:43:09 +0000 http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/?p=443 Everyone heard that Iceland is the land of fire and ice. Every nature lover should head there at least once in life. You can hike all day and sure, there are no beaches to bathe in, but there are a lot of hot springs. In fact, hot springs in Iceland are quite famous. The geothermal energy makes a lot of places quite warm, so you can bathe there even in the winter. It would be a shame to miss this opportunity. And it is quite refreshing, especially after a full day of hiking. However, most of the hot springs are

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Northern Lights guide http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/northern-lights-guide-best-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=northern-lights-guide-best-tips http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/northern-lights-guide-best-tips/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:25:59 +0000 http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/?p=387 Northern lights are something most of the people want to see at some point or have on their bucket list. Truth is that they are not so hard to spot with a little bit of luck and knowledge about them. So here is your Northern lights guide. Everything you wanted to know about northern lights but was too afraid to ask. Amazing lights and where to find them To know where to find Northern lights is key to understand what are they. Here is my short non-scientific version: northern lights are the solar wind that is reflected from poles. The green lights

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Icelandic Itinerary – spend 10 days in Iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/10-days-in-iceland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-days-in-iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/10-days-in-iceland/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:31:11 +0000 http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/?p=324 Iceland is an amazing country, where you can spend a lot of days. I lived there for a half a year and it still feels like I haven’t seen enough. But the great thing is, that you can see a lot of this country in just 10 days in Iceland. During those 10 days, you can experience all kinds of adventurous hikes, beautiful waterfalls, and mysterious volcanos. How to spend 10 days in Iceland First, let me answer some questions. Are 10 days in Iceland enough? Well, yes and no. Yes because it is a time, where you can go

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Best hiking spots in Iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/hiking-in-iceland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hiking-in-iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/hiking-in-iceland/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:25:55 +0000 http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/?p=286 Iceland might not be the best place if you want to go to the beach. However, if you are into hiking, you will certainly find a good spot in Iceland. If you are into hiking make sure that you will have a proper itinerary for Iceland. You get to see different landscapes, exercise and feel the wilderness of Nordic nature. The best thing about the hikes in Iceland is the fact, that there is a lot of them all around Iceland, so you can hike all around. Hiking spots in South Iceland Landmannalaugar The name is hard to pronounce, but

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35 Things to know before going to Iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/things-to-know-before-going-to-iceland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=things-to-know-before-going-to-iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/things-to-know-before-going-to-iceland/#respond Mon, 14 Jan 2019 20:29:10 +0000 http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/?p=278 Iceland is an amazing place with various landscapes that you won’t see anywhere else. But before you buy flight tickets, there are some things to know before going to Iceland. Nature can be quite dangerous, driving might be a bit different than what you expect and much more. I lived in Iceland for 6 months so I know how it is to come unprepared. And basically, I’m writing about things I wish I knew before I moved there. But they also apply for a shorter itinerary. 35 Things to know before going to Iceland 1, Reykjavík is a great place to visit. I

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How to spend one day in Reykjavík http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/one-day-in-reykjavik/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-day-in-reykjavik http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/one-day-in-reykjavik/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:02:32 +0000 http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/?p=272 It is safe to say that Reykjavík is my favorite city. It is a place where lives two-thirds of Icelanders and it might not have that many sights, but it has great vibes. Whether you are starting your adventure here or finishing, it has the relax Icelandic vibe with sparks of adventures in it. There is a lot of things to see in the city but one day in Reykjavík can be enough. One day in Reykjavík Reykjavík is a relatively new city so it might seem like a place that is not necessary to visit – and if you

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Awesome Things to do in East Iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/things-to-do-in-east-iceland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=things-to-do-in-east-iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/things-to-do-in-east-iceland/#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2019 17:31:37 +0000 http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/?p=257 While the southern part of Iceland is a lot about volcanos. East Iceland, on the other hand, is a lot about glaciers and things connected to it. Like waterfalls and lakes. The great thing about east Iceland is that there is a lot of things to do and not too many tourists at the same time. The crowds are mostly on south Iceland and perhaps someone attraction in East Iceland, but generally a lot of places here are quite empty. Things to do in East Iceland East Iceland is full of glaciers and some fjords as well. The fjords are not as

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Best things to do in South Iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/things-to-do-in-south-iceland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=things-to-do-in-south-iceland http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/things-to-do-in-south-iceland/#comments Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:08:59 +0000 http://www.gingeraroundtheglobe.com/?p=247 I used to live in Iceland for about half a year and the south part of Iceland is certainly one of the most amazing destinations in the whole country. It is also a very touristy place. But either way, that is more or less because there is a lot of things to do in South Iceland and if you go to visit the country, you shouldn’t miss it. Best things to do in South Iceland South of Iceland looks very different from the north, where the fjords are more similar to Norway’s scenery. Nature is full of vulcanos and new

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