The Westman Islands are located near Vík off the south part of Iceland and are a MUST add to your travel itinerary. This archipelago is breathtaking with towering vibrant green hills and steep cliffs surrounded by strikingly blue water. In June when we went, there was abundant wildlife with hundreds of nesting birds and sheep roaming the hills. While the island is tiny, it also has plenty to fill your time on a day excursion from the mainland. Here are some of my top suggestions for what to...

Iceland is a breathtaking country full of fire and ice – volcano eruptions, massive glaciers, and towering fjords that clash against the ocean. No wonder a visit is on so many people’s bucket lists! If you are planning a trip to Iceland, I have found that six days is a perfect window to see most of the highlights on and beyond the island. Check out my best six-day itinerary for Iceland below! Eldfell Volcano Loop Day One: Travel Day + Explore Reykjavík Depending on where you are flying in...

Out of the few times I have visited Iceland, I have only rented a car once and it COMPLETELY changed how we were able to see the country. Iceland is a wild and rural island and aside from within Reykjavík and to and from the airport, there is extremely limited public transportation. If you want to see all the beauty Iceland has to offer, you are going to need a rental car to do it! Check out Why You MUST Get a Rental Car in Iceland (coming soon!) for my opinion on why renting a car in Iceland...