Iceland - 5 Days of Big Jumpers, Hot Chocolate and..., Reykjavik, Iceland

First of all I’ll explain, I’m British, so I love weather. Any weather. I’m a firm believer in the philosophy that there’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes. So, water proofs, thermals and layers packed, off we go to Iceland for a short break.

If you’re thinking about going, DO IT! I’m hoping to have a writer retreat there one day, as I was truly inspired. If you love the raw power of the Mother Nature, weather, all weathers, and the ever present atmosphere of an island nation, you’ll love it!

We do city breaks all over the world, and find these ‘big red bus’ tours a great way to discover the city highlights. They give you an idea of the walking distances, the geography and the sights to visit again later. It stopped outside the hotel, and as ever helped us understand the city a bit more. What you see is what you get. The commentary here was basic, but informative and as Reykjavik is ‘sprawly’ it’s a good way to see the city.

We’d decided to go on a Northern Lights trip early on, in our holiday. Just in case we needed to go again, after all Mother Nature doesn’t deliver the aurora to order! If you grab a tour try to find one that offers free second ‘no show’ trips for free. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).