Iceland
Floating alone where the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans meet, Iceland offers stunning natural wonders, kind and gregarious people, and unique att...
Video: Road-Tripping in Iceland
More than in any other country I can think of, simply road-tripping is a big part of the joy of exploring Iceland. And it’s hard to get lost: Route...
Iceland: Recommended Books and Movies
By Rick Steves To learn more about Iceland past and present, check out some of these books or films. (And see our similar lists for elsewhere in...
Top 10 Icelandic Experiences: Volcanoes, Glaciers, Puffins, and More
Rick Steves Iceland is one of just two Rick Steves guidebooks (along with Istanbul) that has its own "Experiences" chapter. That's because here in ...
Iceland
This one-hour special begins in Reykjavík, with endearing sights and thermal pools, plus a side-trip to the Golden Circle's gorges, geysers, and wa...
Iceland
This one-hour special begins in Reykjavík, with endearing sights and thermal pools, plus a side-trip to the Golden Circle's gorges, geysers, and wa...
"Conditions in Iceland May Be Different than You Are Used To"
That warning — white letters against an alarming-red field — pops up on the seat-back TV screen as I settle into my Icelandair flight to Reykjavík....
It's Here! The Rick Steves Iceland Guidebook Is Now Available
Rick and I are very excited. Our brand-new Rick Steves Iceland guidebook — co-authored with longtime Iceland resident Ian Watson — just went on sal...
Travel Talks: Travel Skills for Iceland
In this slideshow lecture, Cameron Hewitt provides practical tips for traveling in Iceland, including an overview of the country's culture and hist...
Iceland — Meet in the Middle
“Meet in the Middle!” That’s Iceland’s slogan for promoting conventions. Geologically, it literally is the meeting point for Europe and North Ameri...
Travel Talks: Reykjavík
In this travel talk, Cameron Hewitt introduces the Icelandic capital, with detailed advice on where to stay, where to eat, and what to see in Reykj...
Vík: Iceland’s Southernmost Village
Hello from Iceland! I’ll be posting from here for the next couple of weeks as I explore and take notes for the second edition of our new guidebook,...
Save the Date: Rick Steves Iceland Guidebook Coming in March
I've been mighty quiet on my blog the last couple of months. And when that happens, you know I've been working day-and-night on a new guidebook. Ye...
Video: Iceland with Cameron Hewitt
I always enjoy reading Cameron Hewitt’s travel blog — and lately, it’s been particularly fun. He’s been sharing lots of stories and tips from the t...
My Iceland Itinerary
I’ve just wrapped up an amazing week in Iceland — and I really liked my itinerary. It was designed for me to use as I updated our Iceland guid...