Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands): A Day Trip from Reykjavik

Vestmannaeyjar, Westman Islands, Iceland

If you want a break from the norm of Iceland, head to Vestmannaeyjar, also known as the Westman Islands. They are an archipelago of about 15 islands and 30 reefs off the coast of South Iceland formed by underwater volcanic activity. The Westman Islands have a summer feel to them, and this day trip from Reykjavik is a great off-the-beaten-path activity for anyone. No trip to Iceland is complete without a trip to Vestmannaeyjar!

Don’t Stay at an All-Inclusive Resort!

All-inclusive resorts sound like a great dream when traveling, right? Everything is provided for you, you can eat and drink as much as you want, you pay once and you’re done, you get to meet the same resort staff every single night, you eat the same touristy food every day, drink the same watered-down drinks from the Read More…

6 Ways to Spot a Tourist Trap

Tourist traps lure in unsuspecting tourists. They try to fool you into thinking they offer a good representation of what the country has to offer and what the locals eat all the time. Tourist traps might look appealing from the outside, but they usually leave you with empty wallets and unfulfilled appetites. You might be saying to yourself, Read More…