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Where can Americans travel this Summer?

By Christopher Hill on May 10, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Central America, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, Europe, Georgia, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Seychelles, South America, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Are you traveling yet? Have you been vaccinated? This Summer is looking set to be a much-needed boon for destinations reliant on tourism. Our hearts ache for what is happening in India, but fortunately, there are other parts of the world where you can travel to safely. You can travel to the following countries without […]

Luxury family volunteer vacation Namibia

Where can Americans travel to in May?

By Christopher Hill on Apr 10, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, Europe, Georgia, Guatemala, Iceland, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, Seychelles, South America, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Zambia

Travel is back! ‘Flights’ is one of the most searched for terms on Google, and especially if you have been vaccinated, you may want to start turning those pent-up travel dreams into reality. The following destinations will let you in without testing if you are fully vaccinated: Belize Croatia Ecuador Georgia Iceland Seychelles In further […]

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

By Ryan Connolly on Mar 17, 2021 in Europe, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

This month’s post will be a little more ‘breaking news’ style than normal. But for good reason. Iceland, as of the 19th of March 2021, will officially open its borders to anyone (and I mean anyone) around the world who has been double vaccinated or has a certificate confirming you have antibodies. Read on to […]

Top 5 recommendations for the Nordics

By Simone Kruithof on Mar 07, 2021 in Denmark, Europe, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

For the ones that are not sure which countries “The Nordics” actually means, do not worry there has been much debate about it. Most commonly recognized as the Nordics are the five countries of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland. There are many reasons for travel depending on an individual’s own interest and desires of […]

The Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach

By Ryan Connolly on Feb 25, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Similar to last month’s post, I want to hand out another love letter to one place in particular in Iceland that never fails to impress – the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. And by extension, the Diamond Beach. This is a location in the south east of Iceland that changes every time I see it. I don’t […]

Sapphire ice cave in Iceland

By Ryan Connolly on Jan 20, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

If you haven’t heard about the ‘Sapphire’ ice cave in Iceland yet, you will once you arrive. It’s worth coming to Iceland for that reason alone. Add in the Northern Lights, a snowy landscape and a remote location (perfect for social distance holidays) and you have an incredible trip awaiting you. So this blog post […]

Where can Brits travel to in January?

By Christopher Hill on Dec 23, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Cambodia, Europe, Health & Safety, Iceland, Maldives, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out in the UK, which is positive, and good news for those eager to travel. In the meantime, there are still restrictions on where Brits can travel to in January. But with January having some of the lowest temperatures in the UK, you may have a hankering to get out […]

The darkest days in Iceland: A wonderful contradiction

By Ryan Connolly on Dec 14, 2020 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Don’t forget the stars while looking to the heavens. As I write this, on the 13th of December, I am squeezed into the few daylight hours left in Iceland. The sun didn’t rise until 11:16 today and will say good bye at 15:30. That’s barely more than 4 hours. On the darkest day of the […]

Iceland in 2021 – social distance locations

By Ryan Connolly on Nov 11, 2020 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Despite news of vaccines and a changing political environment, I think it’s safe to say that the COVID-19 virus won’t be fully eradicated any time soon. Not in the first half of 2021 anyway. However, that doesn’t mean that travel and ‘life’ can’t take on a semblance of normality as countries and borders get to […]

6 brag-worthy experiences from around the world

By Matt Holmes on Nov 09, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Austria, Bhutan, California, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Iceland, Italy, Kenya, Namibia, North America, Norway, Regions, Slovenia, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Tanzania, USA, Western Europe

Why settle for a ho-hum holiday when you can experience a one-of-a-kind adventures that will leave you with lasting memories? Of course, that’s a bit harder right at this moment in time, but that means it’s also a great time to start planning for your next adventure. Get all the details nailed down so when […]

Winter is coming for Iceland

By Ryan Connolly on Oct 14, 2020 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Winter is coming! A phrase adopted by Game of Thrones many years ago, but also something often muttered by the locals when the first snow falls in the autumn months. For the locals, it spells the end of harvest season and the start of a difficult winter. For tourists, it’s the beginning of a winter […]

Quarantining under the Northern Lights

By Ryan Connolly on Sep 15, 2020 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Last night’s surprise Northern Lights were breathtaking. The KP index showed low activity and it was forecast to be quite cloudy. And yet, in the middle of night, they appeared over Reykjavik, drowning out the sporadic street lights. It got me thinking. In Iceland right now, you need to do a test on arrival, quarantine […]

Photograph of the week: A room with a view in Iceland

By Paul Johnson on Aug 26, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Have you ever dreamt about sleeping under the stars or witnessing the colours of the Northern lights? Situated at the foot of Hekla volcano in the South of Iceland, about 3 hours drive from Reykjavik, ÖÖD Iceland allows its visitors to soak in the wonders of the Icelandic landscape and atmospheric spectacles. The beautiful, yet […]

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

By Ryan Connolly on Aug 14, 2020 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

The title, ‘In the shadow of COVID-19’ sounds a little ominous, don’t you think? Trust me, it’s intentional! Iceland is operating again, that’s for sure. Tourists are returning, albeit in small numbers. And people are starting to relax into everyday life. However, to say it is business as usual is simply not true. In fact, in the […]

The midnight sun on the glacier lagoon

By Ryan Connolly on Jul 13, 2020 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

In the past few weeks Iceland has seen a small amount of tourists filter back into the country. This is largely thanks to the success of comprehensive border testing. The few people who have chosen to take the risk of travelling this year have been met with empty landscapes and untouched terrain. A stark change […]

Eruption of Strokkur geyser on the popular Golden Circle Route in Iceland.

Is Iceland the safest country to travel to in 2020?

By Sigurður Magnússon on Jun 30, 2020 in Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

As many countries start to loosen their gathering restrictions and lift their travel bans, we can expect to be allowed to travel again soon. But where should we go? Which country is safe to explore in the post-pandemic era? The last few chaotic months we experienced will be a constant reminder of the need to […]

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