Following the Vikings (reverse) I flew from Reykjavík to Bergen and immediately realized how much I missed trees! The extreme heat Northern Europe was suffering this summer had already passed, but it was still 20°C and sunshine – not bad for a change! With only half a day to explore Read more…
The reason I travelled Iceland counterclockwise was a suggestion by Björn back in Reykjavík, as he praised them in highest possible way and not at least for the abundance of natural hot pools. Starting hitchhiking again in Búrðardalur I finally got a lift in a genuine sturdy “Landi” Defender, driven Read more…
Seyðisfjördur Nestling at the end of the famous fjord with a lot of history from settlement era up to WWII, this cute little town is also harbor for the ferries from Denmark, big cruise ships from the US and an active art scene from Iceland and all around the world. Read more…
On goes the hitchhiking up the east fjords, along weird symmetrical shaped mountains – one must be the biggest pyramid you can find on this planet. A fisherman stopped and asked if I can drive, so I did. He had a 7 hour trip behind him and still 5 to Read more…
Only accessible by 4×4 vehicles (yes they mean it, it includes very steep gravel roads and several river crossings), there’s a 50km road up to Laki – a quite high volcano in the middle of the volcanic system Lakagígar which erupted in 1783 and caused worldwide temperature drops. Laki itself didn’t errupt Read more…
I started my hitch & hike trip counterclockwise around Iceland, following Route 1 – the main road which circles the entire island. Hitchhiking is still possible and actually pretty good in Iceland, I’m still positively surprised. What you have to know before I seduce you with postcard pictures though: the Read more…
I couldn’t believe my luck but I got invited to join 2 guided tours. The first took me around the southern peninsula: Reykjanes A half day guided bus tour with stops at some nice villages and stunning places inland and on the coast. The Golden Circle A must do for Read more…
The Smokey Bay Is what Reykjavík translates to, and it was named by the first settlers arriving here around 871. I was very surprised how big it is, covering a huge area of land – but don’t get that wrong, there are still only about 120’000 people living in the Read more…
Inverness Our last night as travelmates me and my bro spent back in Inverness again, of course in the BLACK ISLE HOSTEL. After walking around the city center and Inverness Castle we had dinner at Black Isle and went to a sports bar – in anticipation of my next destination Read more…
West Coast Roadtrip The remaining half of our joined 10 days in Scotland me and my brother Jan spent on a road trip, with hiked daytrips to some campsites. Heading out of Durness we passed the small fishing town Lochinver where we HAD to stop at the famous PIE SHOP Read more…