10 Important Things to Know Before Visiting Iceland

10 things that you need to know before your first trip to Iceland. That's what I'm all about here - trying to make it really easy for you to plan your trip!
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  • @iddet8867
    @iddet88676 жыл бұрын

    I am an Icelander and I really appreciate this video; especially the safety part of it. It is extremely important. It is so sad when our visitors come to harm. Be prepared and please be careful.

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    I always promote safe and responsible tourism to Iceland, I think it's so important to respect the beautiful land!

  • @craigroberts1670

    @craigroberts1670

    5 жыл бұрын

    Someone told me the Icelandic language is the most complex and difficult language HANDS DOWN., I also heard about a man who is called a Savante - kinda like Rain Man. He was challenged to go to Iceland by the local university and show how fast he could learn it. This is unbelivable but apparently true: He learned to speak Icelandic fluently in TWO WEEKS. I need to know if this is true!!!

  • @kissanruokaa

    @kissanruokaa

    Жыл бұрын

    Im moving to Iceland in a month to work in the fishing industry, and i appreciate your country so much :) Im coming from Finland :)

  • @aisuxtime
    @aisuxtime4 жыл бұрын

    List starts at 1:05

  • @Autos_ena_miden

    @Autos_ena_miden

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best comment to avoid cringyness. Thanks Tiel!

  • @renatofernandez175

    @renatofernandez175

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @paulovinicius5001

    @paulovinicius5001

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a problem with this channel. The important stuff always take too long to start!

  • @jacanastasia
    @jacanastasia6 жыл бұрын

    I am leaving for my first trip to Iceland on Monday and so I have been watching your videos all day today to prepare! Thanks for making your videos so fun and informative. Much appreciation coming from Seattle!

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    So happy to help, have a great trip!

  • @tinaheydinger7046
    @tinaheydinger70465 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel. Learning so much about Iceland. We are so excited for our upcoming family trip.

  • @paulsaxon9248
    @paulsaxon92485 жыл бұрын

    Jeannie, I just returned from an eight-day stay in Iceland and cannot tell you how vital your videos were in helping me plan and ultimately enjoy my stay. Thank you for your good work here! I had a blast (though I would definitely not recommend the Blue Lagoon unless you are of a certain age--old--heh heh).

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words, I am so happy you enjoyed your trip!!

  • @DireWolf-my6mj
    @DireWolf-my6mj5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you a lot for the tips of Iceland!! Its around the top of the list of places i want to travel!!

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome! :)

  • @fadingsoul1982
    @fadingsoul19825 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for all the info I’m bringing my best friend there in two weeks exactly for vacation for a week and you’ve been very helpful can’t wait to see the beauty and for the culture exposure😄

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    5 жыл бұрын

    How was your trip?!

  • @bbbb6066
    @bbbb60666 жыл бұрын

    Iceland does not need to be expensive. Guesthouses are reasonable. lunch at a bakery. All you can eat soup and bread is 11 dollars. Dinner is a sandwich and a side. Breakfast is at your guesthouse. My wife and I will be going to Iceland for our 7 th trip. Do get a 4 wheel drive car even if you do not go on any f roads. A lot of roads in Iceland not paved. I will be in Iceland 10 weeks and my wife 4 and then my brother. Group travel is more fun. My plan is that if there is a road and you do not know where it goes take it. Be surprised. It is often worth the extra time. Get away for the capital area. I can go for 20 or 30 minuets without seeing another car away from the city. A lot of bridges and tunnels are one lane. Be polite as others in Iceland are. If you can get out of the car and hike. My longest hike lasted 12 hours and it was a tour. And is was the most difficult hike that I ever took. But it was worth every second. Enjoy. Ben

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great point Ben, thanks for all the helpful tips!

  • @abetlewwiroqw8422

    @abetlewwiroqw8422

    6 жыл бұрын

    I just went ahead and looked at their online menus for restaurants. I'd say most restaurants are about 1.5x the price of my location. Good ball park estimate. Also as in most European countries tipping isn't really expected but a compliment unlike the US where it's expected, so that changes the overall price, too.

  • @MrDunger99us

    @MrDunger99us

    5 жыл бұрын

    hi, Ben, you reccomend 4x4 at all times? My plan is to visit Dettifoss from Reykyavik, and then vik and Hekla and also those peninsular she mentioned in the vide- do i really need a 4x4? i am only going to saty on the main roads :)

  • @summerl3484
    @summerl34844 жыл бұрын

    All your videos are so helpful. Thank you very much!

  • @codyw5153
    @codyw51535 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the information Jeannie!! Me and my best friend are visiting Iceland in October for a week and a half, and we are staying in Hafnarfjörður!! Your videos are definitely going to be helping us!

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! Happy to help! I hope you have the best trip ever!!

  • @destroya3303
    @destroya33035 жыл бұрын

    Dear Iceland please keep her - sincerely America

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being a fan!!

  • @heathercurnett1766

    @heathercurnett1766

    5 жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel by chance and am totally a fan now! Your passion is so inspiring. Thank you for loving what you love and for sharing that with the world.

  • @annapurnaslayman2344

    @annapurnaslayman2344

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dear America please band Des Troya from Iceland and any other country, until he can be a nice a person again!!

  • @jacklewis3803
    @jacklewis38033 жыл бұрын

    I’ve only been to Iceland once (last October) but It was the best country I’ve ever visited. Thank you/Þakka þér fyrir from the United Kingdom!

  • @BeautifulSouls
    @BeautifulSouls6 жыл бұрын

    Love Your Channel Jeannie Just Subbed So Looking Forward To Seeing More :-) Thanks

  • @niixiie7
    @niixiie74 жыл бұрын

    Going to be in Iceland for some vacay thanks for the tips !

  • @Tallalilly1
    @Tallalilly16 жыл бұрын

    About time fam 👍

  • @theryanstravel1699
    @theryanstravel16994 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sweet video! We're heading to Iceland in two days and we're very excited to experience it for the first time. Love the tip about water. My husband is a water snob 😂 It sounds like he's gonna love it there!

  • @tworandy
    @tworandy5 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful...thank you for your video. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to seeing glaciers, waterfalls etc etc.

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome and Thank you so much for your kind words!:)

  • @gregoryking4796
    @gregoryking47965 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I found these videos because I'm flying there Monday!

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    5 жыл бұрын

    How is your trip?!

  • @gregoryking4796

    @gregoryking4796

    5 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I literally just woke up in Vik and going for a jog on the beach now! Might be the most beautiful piece of land I've ever seen

  • @isabellenatalya
    @isabellenatalya6 жыл бұрын

    This is super helpful!! Thank you:)

  • @viniciusyuri1270
    @viniciusyuri12706 жыл бұрын

    Aw i loved this video so much... so excited to visit next month

  • @YourBaaaby1
    @YourBaaaby12 жыл бұрын

    You‘re so sympathetic and cute 🥰 I love watching your videos while preparing for my Iceland trip 🤍

  • @steveeverett8143
    @steveeverett81432 жыл бұрын

    3 minutes into this video and I need to get to Iceland in 2022. Happy New Year! X

  • @ghisso1
    @ghisso15 жыл бұрын

    love your info and presentation

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching! :)

  • @AAFFAANTV
    @AAFFAANTV2 жыл бұрын

    🇮🇸❣️from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

  • @terryburrow6129
    @terryburrow61296 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos. Sometimes they are more entertaining than regular TV. I may be watching too much though. I'm a Physical Therapist and I've been noticing that more and more when I start someone's treatment I'm saying "Let's get into it".

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    🤣this just made me laugh out loud, thanks Terry! The real problem would be if you start calling your patients "Team Iceland"

  • @lahannid
    @lahannid4 жыл бұрын

    I love the little dance in the beginning. haha so funny

  • @BryceChristopherHodge
    @BryceChristopherHodge6 жыл бұрын

    I so wish I'd seen this video before going to Iceland last week--great tips! My biggest complaint of my whole experience is that there was NO SIGNAGE that we saw warning travelers that that downed WWII aircraft was nearly two miles away from the parking lot. And I realize this is a very minor complaint. I loved Iceland! But such a long hike in such a freezing cold and windy remote landscape could be very dangerous.

  • @KiddyAmunda

    @KiddyAmunda

    6 жыл бұрын

    There is probably no signage since you were trespassing on somebodies land and every now and again there are news about the landowner trying to close of the area for trespassers (tourists) and it is always ripped down again.

  • @BryceChristopherHodge

    @BryceChristopherHodge

    6 жыл бұрын

    Makes sense.. though when we were there the parking lot and gate seemed deliberate.

  • @fkurevija

    @fkurevija

    6 жыл бұрын

    I was recently there and the lot and gate are definitely deliberate. I also remember seeing one or two signs indicating distance/walking time, but they were easy to miss. From the reading I did, I learned that the road used to go all the way to the wreck, but in an attempt to help preserve the landscape the landowner setup the lot by the road and turned the old road into a walking path. Inconvenient, but preservation often is.

  • @bobbylaw3928
    @bobbylaw39282 жыл бұрын

    I leave for my trip September 16th. We will be there for 8 days. We are still trying to figure out how we want to spend our time. Thanks for all the videos!

  • @khsh8525
    @khsh85256 жыл бұрын

    I love to go there and to live in Iceland 🇮🇸

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully you can visit - it's the best!

  • @Vinniegret

    @Vinniegret

    6 жыл бұрын

    I hope you are wealthy. Housing and food are very expensive.

  • @croploup
    @croploup Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, as always. :)

  • @stebbilebbi0555
    @stebbilebbi05556 жыл бұрын

    I am icelandic,thank you = takk fyrir , hello = halló , yes,no = já,nei

  • @louisdellaperuta7666

    @louisdellaperuta7666

    4 жыл бұрын

    I will be visiting your country in June. Any summer related suggestions?

  • @petercdowney
    @petercdowney5 жыл бұрын

    Also many Icelanders go to Britain to study. Which makes their English even better.

  • @katew7340
    @katew73406 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip. The pronunciations was very helpful.

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! I'll have to put up a pronunciation video soon :)

  • @unknownsoldier8263
    @unknownsoldier82634 ай бұрын

    Planning on going next year for the first time.

  • @mccarraa
    @mccarraa Жыл бұрын

    Thanks I will try to say vik the right way

  • @amyboutan6836
    @amyboutan68364 жыл бұрын

    I am in the process of planning our first trip to Iceland in March 2020. I have used your fun videos to educate myself and my whole family. I would like to celebrate your subscriber accomplishment by receiving an ebook! By the way, tomorrow is my birthday soooo your ebook would be a wonderful present. Just a suggestion

  • @immulldaslicht4101
    @immulldaslicht41015 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I have got a question: I am going to travel iceland for 3 weeks without a car, only my backpack and I. So I am dependent from public bus trafic. Is it possible to do the ring road by public bus transport and hopping from station to station? Thanks a lot, your videos really helped me. :)

  • @gabriellamcginnis
    @gabriellamcginnis6 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Iceland looks like SUCH a beautiful country in places.

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    It really is, the most beautiful place I've ever been to!

  • @jongakong9935
    @jongakong99352 жыл бұрын

    I’m going to meet my boyfriend in Iceland I a few weeks and I’m really glad I found this

  • @tekh07
    @tekh077 ай бұрын

    I love your channel. I love Iceland was there in 2015. Want to go back in 2024.

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoy my channel!

  • @user-nq9sd8uq9b
    @user-nq9sd8uq9b6 жыл бұрын

    I'm Shaheen from Emirates thank you for this video it's beautiful

  • @xxxneonLV
    @xxxneonLV6 жыл бұрын

    OMG, I LOVE your channel! Your unbridled enthusiasm is making ME want to move to Iceland! Got interested bc ex-gf is Icelandic. Ironically, she's never been there, hah! Rock on, mon amie nouveau :)

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    ahhhh this makes me so happy thank you! I hope you get a chance to visit Iceland someday, it's magical :)

  • @colleengrillo8667
    @colleengrillo86675 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I am planning a trip to Iceland right after Christmas '18. Realistically, how far can you drive in a few hours during the winter? I have a basic itinerary planned, and the distances do not seem that far apart (1-2 hours) , and what services are open on new years eve, New Years Day and so on?

  • @craigroberts1670
    @craigroberts16705 жыл бұрын

    Someone told me the Icelandic language is the most complex and difficult language HANDS DOWN., I also heard about a man who is called a Savante - kinda like Rain Man. He was challenged to go to Iceland by the local university and show how fast he could learn it. This is unbelivable but apparently true: He learned to speak Icelandic fluently in TWO WEEKS. I need to know if this is true!!!

  • @aftism_
    @aftism_6 жыл бұрын

    im currently studying Japanese along with icelandic. its so much easier compared to the former! :]

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    oh wow good to know! Good luck :)

  • @karennicholson6972
    @karennicholson69725 жыл бұрын

    Would love some tips about proper clothing and gear you recommend for all seasons (winter & winter-ish ;-)

  • @maryjilldoldolea8312
    @maryjilldoldolea83123 жыл бұрын

    Hello. Ever since I heard about the famous Aurora Borealis, I was then 15 years old. I really wanted to visit Iceland! Even just a day. It's the most expensive country, but still hoping for a future in Iceland!

  • @hisandhertravel8200
    @hisandhertravel82006 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the video really helped

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome, happy to help!

  • @kathleenhutchings4245
    @kathleenhutchings42453 ай бұрын

    Thank you so helpful,we arecoming to visit in May. What are the best grocery stores to visit wnem there

  • @glynethadavis7067
    @glynethadavis70675 жыл бұрын

    Good Information. Thanks I’m going to Iceland for the first for Mother’s Day weekend from Thursday-Thursday. I’m trying to figure out what type of clothes to take with me. I’m meeting my sister who’s from San Diego and I’m traveling from Memphis TN.

  • @deea1511
    @deea15116 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You're amazing!

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help Andreea :)

  • @qraza1
    @qraza14 жыл бұрын

    Hi I'm travelling to iceland for the first time in December (14th for 3 nights) I've been watching your videos and they are amazing and so helpful. My question is given that there is only 4 hours of daylight at the time I'm visiting what tours would you recommend. So far I've got northern lights and golden circle tour and south beach (vik) and like the idea of visiting an ice cave. Would there be any point in visiting the ice caves when it's dark? (During the daytime) due to the long periods of darkness? If you could recommend anything else that would be greatly appreciated!

  • @tsangarisjohn
    @tsangarisjohn5 жыл бұрын

    One day I hope to visit Iceland -- So many natural wonders! I've been reading the Poetic Edda, and am fascinated by Norse Mythology, I hope to find a destination where like-minded people gather to experience the old ways. Listen to story tellers. I would imagine there must be a "Viking mead hall somewhere on the island. On a side note, you're very beautiful :)

  • @sos494

    @sos494

    5 жыл бұрын

    Johnny you should join the fb group Iceland - travelers tips. Very helpful too. People even lose their belongings and find it thru the group.

  • @meandmybobbygee1812
    @meandmybobbygee18125 жыл бұрын

    Number eleven: don't bother the elves. If you're respectful, they'll keep to themselves, or even help you out. If not, well...

  • @tonylopes351
    @tonylopes3516 жыл бұрын

    Definitely on my bucket list thanks!

  • @mazikeen7265
    @mazikeen72654 жыл бұрын

    Hi, love your videos, were heading to Iceland next week, can you help? How much are microspikes in Iceland? There pretty expensive here in the UK,?

  • @skyeangel07
    @skyeangel074 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video. When it comes to cash for showers, laundry, tipping, etc. what would a safe amount to have?

  • @Historycanon
    @Historycanon2 жыл бұрын

    Im planning to take the ferry and bring my own car for an iceland roadtrip! Are most cars suitable for Iceland? Or does it require some specific things

  • @FreedomofSpeech865
    @FreedomofSpeech8656 жыл бұрын

    This was very informative, not really understanding the criticism. I visited Iceland this past May. We did it on a budget, rented a reasonable priced airbnb. Cooked all of our meals, brought groceries in a carry on bag to save in cost. We packed sandwiches everywhere we went. (People take your garbage with you and dispose of it properly! ) I could not afford to rent a 4 wheel drive, a tiny little car took us around the Golden Circle, no problem at all. They tried to sell is sand and ash insurance in May, not needed. Do your research. With regards to safety, we drove quite a bit to visit a black sand beach that was closed 😕 we then looked up some videos on KZread. My goodness, some of those beaches can be dangerous!

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you had such a great experience in Iceland, Nuria!

  • @Elisaapeturs
    @Elisaapeturs5 жыл бұрын

    I'm from iceland 😊❤

  • @Budismo7917
    @Budismo79175 жыл бұрын

    thanks babe for the explanation I am going to Iceland for 3 days at the end of this month, its not snowing yet right ??

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    5 жыл бұрын

    You never know! ;) Thanks for watching!!

  • @louisecard3176
    @louisecard31765 жыл бұрын

    Can you please let me know if you would recommend getting GPS when renting a car?? Can you get around easily without GPS? Thanks

  • @brittneynielsen6032
    @brittneynielsen60326 жыл бұрын

    Hello! My husband and I are planning on camping around Iceland in September. Do you have any camping tips or apps you could share with us? This is our first time traveling to Iceland.

  • @meghanfitz-james49
    @meghanfitz-james492 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic and helpful stuff! I am planning to cycle in Iceland starting at the end of May and for one month. My question is about camping. I will be bringing my own tent but to be honest I am reluctant about booking a camping spot ahead of time in case I cannot cycle to the intended campground. Can you tell me whether campgrounds typically have space for cyclists there without reservations?

  • @kennieMusicLovers
    @kennieMusicLovers5 жыл бұрын

    what are the months and places that are more safe to walk etc.,

  • @imagineyourthailand9600
    @imagineyourthailand96003 жыл бұрын

    I love Iceland

  • @user-nq9sd8uq9b
    @user-nq9sd8uq9b6 жыл бұрын

    Hello thank you for information I have good idea after this video I change my opinion

  • @dactylntrochee
    @dactylntrochee5 жыл бұрын

    Re: the difficulty of language, I'll take no issue with you BUT, have you taken the time to learn any songs? (Just a dozen or so. Learned by cold muscle memory, even before you know what they mean.) The right choices (ask a local) can probably give you tons of recombinable sentences with all the grammar built in already. Once you know 'em, you can mix-n-match them with any new vocabulary you learn. And, of course, if you get them right off records -- and use your ears more than your eyes -- you'll get close to all the odd sounds without converting from what you [think you] know already. It might not work for everyone, but every opera singer I know (and I know a few) can manage in Italy, Germany and often France or Russia, since they've usually done a whole show or two in one of those languages. It worked for me as a kid, too. I'd love to take a ukulele to a bar where there's a band playing, and ask the members to teach me a lullabye. It might even have a recognizable melody, since it's west European, and melodies travel fast and easily. Good substrate to lay your words over. If you never tried it, give it a shot and let us know how it went. On the money front: is there any talk of Bitcoin there?

  • @PoliaWachtel
    @PoliaWachtel5 жыл бұрын

    Is it cheap-ish to buy fruit and veg from store/markets instead of eating out?

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, cheaper! Thanks for watching! :)

  • @wendysteele8789

    @wendysteele8789

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just got back on Tuesday. My friend and I went to the store, and got breads, cheeses, some fruit, skyr, and chocolate. We used this to eat lunch and snacks, and once dinner. By the time we got back, I spent about $600 for food (a couple meals for two, and a few meals also for one), souvenirs (I easily spent about $150 for small gifts for the family), and entrance for two into Blue Lagoon (@ 7pm- comfort package)...this was for about a week. We did try to stay at places that included breakfast. I was pretty surprised I didn't spend more, but we spent most of our time hiking and not near a lot of restaurants.

  • @llinosjones9634
    @llinosjones96342 жыл бұрын

    Hoping to come to Iceland this November (first holiday abroad :) ) how is everything at the moment with covid? Also is there somewhere to hire a car in Reykjavik City Airport? Thank you from North Wales xx

  • @lizmoss
    @lizmoss3 жыл бұрын

    is there any water on hikes / streams that isn’t safe to drink? i’m thinking specifically laugavegar trail

  • @donaldforman831
    @donaldforman8316 жыл бұрын

    Coming to Iceland in October..Is this an issue? will be there for 6 nights..what would be the best to see in that amount of time?

  • @yudydavila6106

    @yudydavila6106

    6 жыл бұрын

    Donald Forman me too!

  • @mrf0901
    @mrf090111 ай бұрын

    Jeannie, my wife is very sensitive to cigarette smoke. Is there smoking in restaurants and other indoor venues? We love your videos, thanks!

  • @Gord1812
    @Gord18122 жыл бұрын

    We are going at the end of July. We have 3 nights in Reykjavik. One day is at the volcanic spa. What else would you suggest? Thank you for your videos!

  • @aurorecaron6282
    @aurorecaron62822 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeannie, Is there any coach service in Iceland. In UK we have National express which is a coach service runing between the "big" cities. Is this something I can find in Iceland, please?

  • @Let_Walk_Around
    @Let_Walk_Around4 жыл бұрын

    You get a better conversion rate if you get money from the atm instead of a conversion house or the airport

  • @lugubresz
    @lugubresz6 жыл бұрын

    Love your blog and already used the discount code to book a Blue Car Rental for the summer trip. Is it possible to fill up water at the gas station? I heard from travellers who've been Iceland that after Vík one should buy bottled water as the gas stations are mostly unmanned from that point onward. Where else can you fill up water apart from before you leave your last accommodation? We won't be doing much hiking as it's only about 3-day trip.

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    It is true that most fuel stations will be just a pump. Some gas stations will have water to fill up, but there are SO many streams that you will see - so pull completely off the road and fill up in a stream!

  • @lugubresz

    @lugubresz

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jeannie. Stream it is.

  • @sandysimester176
    @sandysimester1762 жыл бұрын

    I will be there April 20. Hope a 2wd small car will be ok to drive the golden circle etc . We will be there 3 nights.

  • @davidisrael8537
    @davidisrael85374 жыл бұрын

    I plan to come but my plans may be greatly affected by the fact I'm almost certainly gonna be on my own and have a visual impairment. Then it's trying to pick the right time to go and do what I want to see and see the northern lights.

  • @Elisaapeturs
    @Elisaapeturs5 жыл бұрын

    The volcanoes it's like you know before volcano and it's child in the news then everyone knows and yeah it's like that so you don't need to worry about it but yeah it's true it's really much of a waterfalls and yeah you need to be careful about them but you don't need to worry about the volcanoes but yeah it's true what you're saying but yeah

  • @DrChadJohnson
    @DrChadJohnson2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeannie! I don't know Icelandic language, but to explain the double L, do you remember Sid the Sloth in the animated movie Ice Age? Shid the Shlothsh. That's what the double L reminds me of. :) Hope that helps some people!

  • @daggadiva
    @daggadiva6 жыл бұрын

    I live in Akureyri in Iceland

  • @juangerardo9933
    @juangerardo99334 жыл бұрын

    How expensive is expensive? Different articles I read give me different answers. If I’m visiting frm NYC is it just as expensive or a bit more?

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good question! I suppose it's matter of perspective, some travelers may find it expensive, some may not. I'm sure it mostly depends on what you are accustomed to.

  • @yaraberger5449
    @yaraberger54496 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to do the ring road without a 4WD? And we also want to go to „little island“ (kirkjuefell) and this is not the route nr. 1 (I think its nr 54 & nr 56) and I can‘t really find any information. Can we drive this route with a 2WD? thx for al the tips😊

  • @KiddyAmunda

    @KiddyAmunda

    6 жыл бұрын

    You don´t need 4WD to drive the ring road, only if you are driving off road and driving off road is illegal anyway. Kirkjufell is in the northern part of Snæfellsnes and there is a fine road to there (don´t know what little island is referring to since Kirkjufell means Church mountain in einglish).

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kiddy's info is correct - you don't need a 4wd to drive to Kirkjufell or the ring road, but I always suggest a 4wd if you're traveling in the winter.

  • @constitutionalcarrot3720
    @constitutionalcarrot37204 жыл бұрын

    Do you think I should bring a water bottle that has a carbon filter? Ie. Is the water so good that if I bring a filter it will filter out all the goodness?

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    4 жыл бұрын

    No filters are necessary, but you can certainly bring them if you prefer it. The water is awesome!

  • @LittleE1998
    @LittleE19986 жыл бұрын

    I actually disagree with the point to plan ahead. Especially because Iceland is so unpredictable. You never no what's coming up next, whether you will be stuck in a snowstorm or just spent more time at a certain place than you plannend beforehand. So it is good not to plan that much to be flexible. And as far as I experiencend (I am German, lived in Iceland for 1 year and was traveling a lot) it is so easy to find an accomodation in Iceland and get from A to B, because Icelanders don't like to plan as well. They depent more on the weather and nature than any other country I'd say, so you really have to be flexible and spontaneous in Iceland. Of course, you should look a little bit how far you want to travel each day and in which area you want to stay, but it's best to book your accomodation in the morning and just get there in the evening, because you can check the road conditions and weather forecasts in the morning so you can plan a little bit how far you can go. If you plan weeks or months ahead your plan will mostly not work. And now what an Icelander would say: ÞETTA REDDAST (It will work out!)

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your input! I definitely disagree with you, I have seen accommodations sold out in main tourist areas and others charging 5x the normal amount because they are in such high demand. It has nothing to do with the Icelanders not planning ahead, it has to do with the amount of people traveling to Iceland vs. the availability of places to stay.

  • @alobose2004
    @alobose2004 Жыл бұрын

    We are planning to visit Iceland with my 9 year old daughter in August. Do you have any tips for travel with kids? Thanks in advance

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Yes! Check out my website where you can browse all sorts of video topics, blogs, packing lists, and I've also got guidebooks+digital maps, pre-written itineraries, and custom itinerary planning services ~ icelandwithaview.com/ ~ Start here with my video about how to plan a trip to Iceland with kids: icelandwithaview.com/iceland-kids/

  • @cookiemang4128
    @cookiemang41286 жыл бұрын

    i have family in Iceland id save lots staying with my big sister

  • @alemattosbr
    @alemattosbr5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips! About dangers, there's predators in Iceland? (i.e. Bears in National Parks in Canada). Kind regards

  • @gunyjorunn9692

    @gunyjorunn9692

    3 жыл бұрын

    No.. no bears. A few polarbears have come over from the artic when the Ice has melted and landed somewhere on the north side, but that is very uncommon, like 3 in my 35 years! There are foxes and minks in the mountains.

  • @bluecheese20401
    @bluecheese204012 жыл бұрын

    The number 1 thing you need to know is that the prices are nuts for some things...most things and good for others. I was sorta left wondering what sort of salaries Icelanders take home cause it must be pretty nice given the cost of living.

  • @andrinereyes1205
    @andrinereyes12055 жыл бұрын

    Hi, can i stay at your home ? I will be visiting in may 2019

  • @DaisyRiveraMuzzio
    @DaisyRiveraMuzzio Жыл бұрын

    We are planning a 7 days trip to Iceland at the end of May beginning of June and will be covering the south of Reijavik. We rented a car and booked the hotels, except of for one day that we are still undecided if we should go to the Islands or the highlands or to the west. Questions : 1) what would be best to do on that extra day: west. Highlands or the Islands, 2) do we need to make reservations to go the touristic attractions ? 3) Alhough we feel comfortable driving ourselves ( a private tour was way too expensive) , we would like to hire a tour guide when visit the attractions to learn about each place. Is it possible to hire a tour guide even when we do not need the transportation? and if so how do we do it?

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Daisy! I'll try to be concise in answering all of your questions but you may find A LOT of helpful information (and more!) on my website ~ icelandwithaview.com ~ 1) My recommendation is West Iceland: Hraunfossar, Barnafossar, Into the Glacier, Krauma Spa // 2) You do not need reservations for many of the tourist attractions, however, you will need reservations for certain restaurants/dining experiences, lagoons, and tours/excursions (like glacier hiking, ice caving, horse riding) // 3) I am not aware of any tour guides that will meet you on site for general sight seeing, however, you can book a walking tour of Reykjavik with a guide, and you'll have a guide for excursions (like glacier hiking, ice caving, horse riding). Guides for places like the Golden Circle and the South Coast are usually only provided when you book a day trip with pick-up in Reykjavik // You can browse and book tours here: icelandwithaview.tourdesk.is/Tour

  • @disa08
    @disa085 жыл бұрын

    Go shopping in "Bónus" that's kinda expensive

  • @mareilysm.m.6645
    @mareilysm.m.6645 Жыл бұрын

    Can you rent a camper van and then if one day you want to experience a hotel or specific guest house, also do it ? Like drive up to the accomodation in your camper and stay over night? Also what is better a camper or a motorhome???

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    Жыл бұрын

    Of course! Sometimes a girl just needs to sleep in a real bed! Parking your campervan at a hotel/guesthouse should be NO problem. Regarding a campervan or a motorhome... it depends on your preference and experience with both. A campervan is easier to drive because it is generally smaller and narrower but it's also less equipped with comfort stuff.

  • @mareilysm.m.6645

    @mareilysm.m.6645

    Жыл бұрын

    @@IcelandwithaView Can you drive up to Reykjavik and explore the city with a campervan? Like, for example, let's say it is my first day in Iceland i pick up my camper and I head over to the city to explore it. Can I park my van at the local city parking lot to explore the shops without getting a ticket or even visit the blue lagoon and park it at the parking lot while I am i finish my blue lagoon visit? Also, I searched happy campers for our time there and most campers are all booked, is there another local company that is comparable to happy campers that you would recommend and use yourself? Do you recommend buying the camper card site ahead of time or just paying right there and then when you get to the campsite? Also, I am traveling the very last week of April into the first week of May, do you think I should rent a 4x4 camper or a FWD would be just fine? I ask because you said in some of your videos that the weather can be unpredictable and that we could experience ice and snow, in that case wouldn`t it be safer to get a 4x4 camper ? I appreciate your experience and responses !!! Thanks in advance!!!

  • @GrandMar7
    @GrandMar76 жыл бұрын

    We are taking our 10 year grandson to Iceland this July. He is interested in geology. What are the best places to visit for an adventurous 10 yr old?

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    I would say the Snaefellsnes peninsula and the South coast - FULL of things to see!

  • @florvera1405
    @florvera14056 жыл бұрын

    Jeannie, do they drive on the right side of the road? or left side, like the English?

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    Right side of the road!

  • @TheFunnyCamGuy

    @TheFunnyCamGuy

    6 жыл бұрын

    Are you referring to English as America? If so, we drive on the right, not left.

  • @katla121

    @katla121

    6 жыл бұрын

    No. English as in from England. People from England (That's in Europe btw) drive on the left. People from America are usually called americans.

  • @larrythompson5617
    @larrythompson56172 жыл бұрын

    Is there no concern abut Giardia or Cryptosporidium in the water from the streams?

  • @terrychittam8483
    @terrychittam8483 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @faisalimran3836
    @faisalimran38365 жыл бұрын

    What is the beginning.

  • @valentraphael92
    @valentraphael926 жыл бұрын

    nice video keep it up

  • @IcelandwithaView

    @IcelandwithaView

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir!