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…
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…
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…