The 10 most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland
It’s basically impossible to make a definitive list of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland, because they all have that little something that makes them unique, but let’s try anyway 😅 They say Iceland has over 10000 waterfalls, and it’s true, they’re literally EVERYWHERE ! After five trips there, I’ve seen a lot of them […]
Iceland interactive map : how to plan your road trip efficiently
Planning a road trip in Iceland is a bit like assembling a giant puzzle where half the pieces are scattered across ten different blogs, three Facebook groups, and your Instagram saved folder of 490 posts you never actually look at. You end up with tabs open everywhere, contradictory information, and the feeling that you’re definitely […]
Parking, tolls and taxes in Iceland : what’s changing in 2026
If you’re planning a road-trip in Iceland in 2026, there are a few important things to factor into your budget before you even book your car. Iceland’s road funding system changed completely on January 1st 2026, paid car parks continue to multiply at major tourist sites, and since April 10th 2026, border crossings take a […]
How to photograph puffins in Iceland : spots, tips and ethics
The first time I saw a puffin in Iceland, I nearly screamed with joy (but you hold it in so you don’t disturb the birds). I went to Iceland specifically to photograph them after becoming completely obsessed with these clumsy little birds online, and the first encounter absolutely didn’t disappoint. I hopped around like a […]
Can you really avoid the crowds in Iceland in summer ?
If you clicked on this article, you’re probably planning a trip to Iceland this summer. You know the country is popular, but you’re worried about ending up at the same spots as everyone else. So can you actually avoid the crowds ? Short answer : yes. Long answer : yes, but not everywhere, not always […]
Photographing the Milky Way : a complete guide
The Milky Way, our home galaxy, offers one of the most breathtaking show nature has to offer. For landscape and nature photographers, capturing it is both a technical challenge and a deeply human experience. I got into astrophotography in 2022, and in this article I’m sharing my best techniques, my beginner mistakes, and my settings […]
What to wear for winter in Iceland : a complete guide
“Iceland in winter? Nah thanks, it’s too cold !”, “I’m going to freeze in Iceland in February, I only have one down jacket and it’s not even that warm (and it’s ugly)” are real sentences my friends told me when I suggested we should go to Iceland next winter. Although I agree styling is nice, […]
Exploring a glacier in Iceland : my experience with Local Guide (review)
Walking on a glacier in Iceland isn’t just about “ticking off a bucketlist activity” on your itinerary, it means stepping into a living environment, constantly in motion, that can be just as fascinating as it is dangerous. I had already seen glaciers from far, from the parking areas or with a drone, but never up […]
10 mistakes to avoid when photographing the northern lights (and how to fix them)
Photographing the northern lights is a dream… until you come home with blurry, noisy, or completely unusable photos. In most cases, the problem isn’t your gear or bad luck, but a few very common mistakes that almost all of us make during our first nights out. Whether it’s an inappropriate shutter speed, poor focus, misreading […]
Northern lights : where, when, and how to see them in Iceland (+ my 5 favorite spots)
Seeing the northern lights in Iceland is one of the most memorable travel experiences you can have there, and it’s often the ultimate goal of winter trips ! Beautiful green, purple and pink lights dancing across the sky, transforming already stunning landscapes into truly spectacular scenes. My very first northern ights were in Iceland and […]