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Author: Ryan Connolly

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Ryan Connolly is the Marketing Manager and Co-Founder for Hidden Iceland. Hidden Iceland is a carbon neutral travel company that specialises in private or small group tours that take you across the whole of Iceland. Hunting for the Northern Lights, discovering ice caves, hiking on glaciers and walking to the tops of volcanoes are some of the more adventurous activities Hidden Iceland take part in. But many of their customers also enjoy relaxing in natural hot pools, enjoying local cuisine and chance encounters with the wildlife too. Ryan has guided in many different countries and is proud to have stepped foot on all seven continents in his pursuit of new terrain. He is a qualified Glacier Guide, Wilderness First Responder and permanent resident of Iceland.
The coldest day in 100 years in Iceland: How best to travel in Winter

The coldest day in 100 years in Iceland: How best to travel in Winter

ByRyan Connolly January 4, 2023January 2, 2023

Over the festive period this year, Iceland has received unseasonably cold weather, with temperatures dropping as low as -23…

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Top 15 things to pack for Iceland: An evergreen list

Top 15 things to pack for Iceland: An evergreen list

ByRyan Connolly March 13, 2022

Aside from, when is the best time to visit Iceland, the biggest follow-up question I tend to get is:…

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Iceland drops all COVID-19 border and domestic restrictions

Iceland drops all COVID-19 border and domestic restrictions

ByRyan Connolly February 28, 2022March 13, 2022

It’s been a little while since I wrote with A Luxury Travel Blog but I’m glad to be back…

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Iceland opens its borders to the entire world (if vaccinated)

Iceland opens its borders to the entire world (if vaccinated)

ByRyan Connolly March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

This month’s post will be a little more ‘breaking news’ style than normal. But for good reason. Iceland, as…

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The Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach

The Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach

ByRyan Connolly February 25, 2021February 16, 2021

Similar to last month’s post, I want to hand out another love letter to one place in particular in…

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Sapphire ice cave in Iceland

Sapphire ice cave in Iceland

ByRyan Connolly January 20, 2021

If you haven’t heard about the ‘Sapphire’ ice cave in Iceland yet, you will once you arrive. It’s worth…

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The darkest days in Iceland: A wonderful contradiction

The darkest days in Iceland: A wonderful contradiction

ByRyan Connolly December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

Don’t forget the stars while looking to the heavens. As I write this, on the 13th of December, I…

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Iceland in 2021 – social distance locations

Iceland in 2021 – social distance locations

ByRyan Connolly November 11, 2020December 14, 2020

Despite news of vaccines and a changing political environment, I think it’s safe to say that the COVID-19 virus…

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Winter is coming for Iceland

Winter is coming for Iceland

ByRyan Connolly October 14, 2020

Winter is coming! A phrase adopted by Game of Thrones many years ago, but also something often muttered by…

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Quarantining under the Northern Lights

Quarantining under the Northern Lights

ByRyan Connolly September 15, 2020

Last night’s surprise Northern Lights were breathtaking. The KP index showed low activity and it was forecast to be…

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Iceland in the shadow of COVID-19: A day on top of a volcano

Iceland in the shadow of COVID-19: A day on top of a volcano

ByRyan Connolly August 14, 2020

The title, ‘In the shadow of COVID-19’ sounds a little ominous, don’t you think? Trust me, it’s intentional! Iceland is…

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The midnight sun on the glacier lagoon

The midnight sun on the glacier lagoon

ByRyan Connolly July 13, 2020

In the past few weeks Iceland has seen a small amount of tourists filter back into the country. This…

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Iceland update: start planning, but maybe not flying just yet

Iceland update: start planning, but maybe not flying just yet

ByRyan Connolly June 13, 2020

Since my last post there have been a number of developments in Iceland. Many positive and some that require re-examining….

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Iceland to re-open to tourists on 15th June with airport testing

Iceland to re-open to tourists on 15th June with airport testing

ByRyan Connolly May 14, 2020June 18, 2020

To say I’m excited by this news would be a bit of an understatement. Especially since my livelihood relies…

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Tales of Iceland: The Snaefellsnes Peninsula under the Northern Lights

Tales of Iceland: The Snaefellsnes Peninsula under the Northern Lights

ByRyan Connolly May 14, 2020

“I’m dreaming with my eyes open!” The Snaefellsnes Peninsula always seems to enjoy more media coverage than the rest…

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Tales of Iceland: An ice cave story

Tales of Iceland: An ice cave story

ByRyan Connolly April 16, 2020

Now is the time to remain indoors. Now is the time to protect your health and stay safe. But…

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