Planning Short Stays in Iceland: Making the Most of One or Two Nights
February 3, 2026 · Travel Tips
Make the most of just one or two nights in Iceland with our concise guide: discover the best season to…
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What to Know About Tipping, Payments, and Etiquette in Iceland
February 3, 2026 · Travel Tips
Discover Iceland like a local with Ourhotels.is. Tipping isn’t expected—most service charges are included—though rounding up or a small thank-you…
How Expensive Is Iceland? Smart Budget Tips for Travelers
February 3, 2026 · Travel Tips
Iceland’s dramatic landscapes don’t have to come with a hefty price tag. By choosing budget-friendly stays like Hvítá Inn or…
What “F- Roads” Mean and Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Drive Them
February 3, 2026 · Travel Tips
Discover Iceland’s “F-Roads” this summer and unlock the highlands’ best-kept secrets: rugged 4×4 tracks that wind through lava fields, fjord-carved…
Responsible Travel in Iceland: How to Protect Nature While Visiting
February 3, 2026 · Travel Tips
Dreaming of Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes? This guide shows you how to explore moss-covered lava fields, glacial rivers and rugged coastlines…
How to Dress for Wind, Rain, and Cold—All in One Day
February 3, 2026 · Travel Tips
In Westfjords and West Iceland, the weather can flip from bright sunshine to whipping wind and sudden downpours in the…
Visiting Rural Iceland: What’s Different Outside the Cities
February 3, 2026 · Travel Tips
Step off the beaten track and discover rural Iceland’s untamed beauty: hidden geothermal pools, towering waterfalls and charming farmsteads await…
Self-Drive Travel in Iceland: Planning Fuel, Stops, and Timing
February 3, 2026 · Travel Tips
Unleash the freedom of Iceland’s Ring Road with our practical self-drive guide: map out 200–300 km days, top up fuel…
Icelandic Food Basics: What Travelers Should Try (and Expect)
February 3, 2026 · Travel Tips
Discover the heart of Icelandic cuisine in Westfjords & West Iceland—where freshly caught Arctic char and cod, grass-fed lamb and…
What to Know About Hot Springs and Swimming Pools in Iceland
February 3, 2026 · Travel Tips
Discover Iceland’s geothermal gems in West Iceland and the Westfjords with Ourhotels.is. Soak in the steaming springs of Deildartunguhver and…