Europe, Hot Springs, Iceland

Guide to Iceland’s Hot Pots & Swimming Pools

In the Land of Fire & Ice, geothermal water is in abundance.  While much of it is boiling, or at least way too hot for humans to enter, there's also a fair share of it that is perfect for a nice, relaxing soak, often with an otherworldly view to boot. Hot pots, as they're called… Continue reading Guide to Iceland’s Hot Pots & Swimming Pools

Europe, Hiking, Hot Springs, Iceland, Waterfalls

Heidi and Kubo Do Iceland – Day 11: From trolls to midges (Tröllaskagi to Mývatn)

September 11, 2018 Well friends, day 11 reminded us that indeed our rain-free luck of the start of our clockwise journey around Iceland had indeed run dry (ha!) as rain and clouds greeted us in Hofsós when we peered out the windows of Carl.  Foregoing breakfast, we headed to the Hofsós town swimming pool, which… Continue reading Heidi and Kubo Do Iceland – Day 11: From trolls to midges (Tröllaskagi to Mývatn)

Europe, Iceland, Waterfalls

Heidi and Kubo Do Iceland – Day 10: Westfjords to Tröllaskagi, and all the churches in between

Iceland Day 10 - September 10, 2018 Our late bedtime the night before did us no favors when the alarm went off bright and early in the morning.  Day 10 would be our longest driving day of the trip as we would leave the Westfjords and jaunt across northern Iceland, spending over six hours driving… Continue reading Heidi and Kubo Do Iceland – Day 10: Westfjords to Tröllaskagi, and all the churches in between