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Iceland Road Trip: 7 Days Exploring from Reyjavik to the Southern Coast

Iceland is arguably the best place on the planet to do a road trip. With gorgeous scenic drives, endless roadside stops, and plentiful campgrounds, it’s the perfect place to explore while on the road. But, with so many epic adventures to choose from, it can be hard to know where to even start! 

My husband, Justin, and I have been lucky enough to have visited this stunning country a few times and have crafted the perfect Iceland road trip itinerary if you have one week to pack in as many epic experiences as possible, focusing on the western and southern coastline.

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Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland: Visiting One of the Most Remote Towns in the World

Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland is a place with some impressive superlatives, being sandwiched between the world’s largest fjord system, Scoresby Sund, to the south and the world’s largest national park, Northeast Greenland National Park, to the north. 

As you might imagine, it’s incredibly remote In fact, it’s one of only a handful of settlements along the 6,200 mile coastline of eastern Greenland and the ONLY town in the Northeastern region of the country. For each of the 500 visitors that make it here each year, you’ll get to experience immense natural beauty and unique Indigenous culture. If you want to experience this mysterious place for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Ittoqqortoormiit.

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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Greenland Cruise Review: Everything You Need to Know

Greenland has a lot of superlatives—it’s the biggest island, the least densely populated country, and home to the northernmost landmass in the world.  My husband, Justin, and I recently spent 12 days sailing from Reykjavik, Iceland to and along the northeastern coast of Greenland with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to immerse ourselves in this raw and wildly beautiful place. If you’re considering doing the same, here’s our honest review of our experience on our National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Greenland cruise, from what kind of activities we got up to every day to what to expect from the onboard staff.

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14 Incredible Things to do in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the Northernmost City in the World

If you’re a traveler that likes visiting extreme places, Longyearbyen is probably on your bucket list—it’s the northernmost city in the world, after all! This town of 2,400 residents is located on Svalbard, a northerly archipelago located between Norway and the North Pole. But what exactly is there to do in this unique place? 

My husband, Justin, and I spent a few days exploring all over this quirky town before our cruise around Svalbard, so we’ve put together this list of 14 incredible things to do in Longyearbyen.

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Aurora Expeditions Svalbard Cruise Review: What You Need to Know

Arctic cruises are currently exploding in popularity, offering an incredible mix of abundant wildlife, otherworldly landscapes, and unique natural phenomena, like the Midnight Sun or the Northern Lights. One of the most popular destinations for Arctic cruises is Svalbard, an archipelago located between Norway and the North Pole that’s known for being home to the northernmost city, Longyearbyen, and to one of the highest populations of polar bears on the planet. 

We recently spent two weeks aboard a Svalbard cruise with Aurora Expeditions, an Australian company that specializes in polar expeditions. If you’re considering heading to Svalbard or joining an Aurora Expeditions cruise, here’s everything you need to know.

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12 Best Isle of Skye Tours from Edinburgh, Scotland

The Isle of Skye is arguably the most beautiful of Scotland’s almost 800 islands, with impossibly green hills, dramatic basalt formations, and an incredibly rugged coastline. But how are you supposed to explore its epic landscapes if you don’t want to mess around with renting a car—or drive on the left side of the road—while you’re in Scotland? Luckily, if you’re staying in Edinburgh, there’s tons of tours from the capital city to the Isle of Skye, so that you can see and explore this epic landscape for yourself. So here are the 12 best Isle of Skye tours from Edinburgh, so you can let someone else sit in the driver’s seat while exploring this magical land—quite literally!

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11 Best Isle of Skye Tours in Scotland

The Isle of Skye may just be what you picture when you think of Scotland, with an impossibly craggy coastline, rugged rock formations, and adorable historic villages. But what if you want to explore this beautiful place during your time in Scotland and don’t want the stress of renting and driving a car *on the wrong side of the road*?

Lucky for us, there’s TONS of Isle of Skye tours to choose from that will take you from all of the country’s major cities, like Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness, to this magical place. Here are the 11 best tours of the Isle of Skye so you can explore Scotland’s most famous (and, in our opinion, beautiful!) island, while allowing someone else to sit in the driver’s seat—quite literally!

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Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye’s Best Waterfall Hike

The Isle of Skye in Scotland is known for its dramatic landscapes, including jagged rock formations, rugged coastlines, and beautiful waterfalls. For one of the best hikes to immerse yourself in this ethereal scenery, head to the Fairy Pools, where you can explore a series of beautiful waterfalls that sit in the shadow of the Cuillin Mountains and even swim through its crystal clear, turquoise pools. So if you want to see this magical trail for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Fairy Pools, the Isle of Skye’s best waterfall hike. 

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Arthur’s Seat Hike: The Best Trail in Edinburgh, Scotland

Located just a few miles from the city center of Edinburgh, the Arthur’s Seat Hike climbs up an 800 foot-tall extinct volcano and offers one of the most jaw-dropping views overlooking the city. 

If you want to see the stunning panoramic vistas for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Arthur’s Seat Hike, from the best route to the summit to exactly what to expect along the trail.

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