6th tip: forget the 5th tip of this video. A roadtrip with a rental car around Iceland is one of the greatest experiences anyone could have EVER! You can visit so many magical places and do it at your own pace and by your own criteria, and not visit overrated places (Blue Lagoon or Diamond beach) because mediocre influencers told you so.
Also i really recommend driving the most northern road from Dalvik to Sauðárkrókur, or the other way around, that road has some amazing views in my opinion. :) (make sure the roads are open when you go, that road is in pretty bad shape sometimes, especially in the spring time) Also Þingvallavatn is one of the most beautiful places i've seen here in Iceland :) In Sauðárkrók there is also a real sauna in the swimming hall (Sundlaug) and a VR historic viking battle thing :) One more thing, if you drive the only road to north from Sauðárkrók, after a couple of hundred meters you will see a sign on the right side that says "Grettislaug", there is a natural hot tub in a very cool place by the sea :) But also this road to Grettislaug can be in very bad condition in the spring, so i recommend having a 4x4 or just go there in the summer :D Im not a native Icelander so please feel free to correct me about anything, this is all my own experiences :)
Colleague of mine went there a few years ago and complained about how expensive it was. I am going to be taking a cruise making four stops around the island, far more economical way to see the beautiful country.
I’ve never driven a car in a different country because I assumed the cars would be made different as well as the laws of the road. Did you have any trouble renting a car or driving ?
Remember that laws around Europe are all more or less standardized, even among some non-EU members like Iceland. So you can drive here if you do your research beforehand. (Also, while you'd have to get a new license if you'd move here you're allowed to use your American license abroad as a tourist in Europe, just make sure that you research the differences first) Signs, no right turns on red, different speeds and blood alcohol limits (much stricter) etc.
Driving in Iceland was so easy, renting was easy to do, and they drive on the same side of the road as here. I had saved a web page that had the meaning of the different road signs, so if I saw something weird, I would just that up. The only thing is that they are very strict with their speed limit, so that was something to make sure I was paying attention to. Depending on where you go, the roads can be very sketchy, like the west fjords don't have many finished roads, but honestly driving there, I felt so safe, even in those sketchy roads. Also, be on the lookout for sheep, they're everywhere and they'll walk onto the road and not care to just stand there 😂
NEVER go on a "northern Light"-tour. We can predict the solar-flares that cause them. But not the visibility in the skies. And on top of that. The Tour will insult you by letting you experience it in VR.
We were there for two weeks driving the ring road. For some reasons getting gas was a bit of a problem as you have to know the PIN number on your credit card, which is something a lot of us don't know in the US, since we're never asked for PIN number.
I agree it’s a pain to gas up in Iceland. Newer gas pumps would accept credit cards without PIN, but the vast majority of the pumps do require PIN. In that case, you can either buy prepaid gas cards with your credit card or use your debit card.
Hi you shoud visit Gullfoss og Geysir it is beutiful and fun fact the water in Gullfoss og Geysir it is so hot if u us ur finger to toch it ur flesh woud burn of and just be bone 😁
But I have to tell you news blue lagoon is in grindavík/there is a huge lava😢 and everyone who live in grindavík/are now in reykjavík/houses are burning and blue lagoon is closed😢😢
I recommend going to Iceland and never leaving
no mosquitoes and most peaceful country
i am learning to speak it and i need the visas and the money. im reconsiderimg because i have researched and it is very expensive
@@clarinetiscool1029 im Icelandic lol ef þú getur lesið þetta þá ertu að verða góður í íslensku
@@ornolfurfrYe but we have there relatives.
@@clarinetiscool1029It’s very
6th tip: forget the 5th tip of this video. A roadtrip with a rental car around Iceland is one of the greatest experiences anyone could have EVER! You can visit so many magical places and do it at your own pace and by your own criteria, and not visit overrated places (Blue Lagoon or Diamond beach) because mediocre influencers told you so.
diamond beach and blue lagoon are not worth seeing?
Definitely worth visiting 👍@@radezzientertainment501
Actually, avoid the big tourist traps. Go to offbeat places. Also check out the flea market and handcrafts.
Also i really recommend driving the most northern road from Dalvik to Sauðárkrókur, or the other way around, that road has some amazing views in my opinion. :) (make sure the roads are open when you go, that road is in pretty bad shape sometimes, especially in the spring time)
Also Þingvallavatn is one of the most beautiful places i've seen here in Iceland :)
In Sauðárkrók there is also a real sauna in the swimming hall (Sundlaug) and a VR historic viking battle thing :)
One more thing, if you drive the only road to north from Sauðárkrók, after a couple of hundred meters you will see a sign on the right side that says "Grettislaug", there is a natural hot tub in a very cool place by the sea :)
But also this road to Grettislaug can be in very bad condition in the spring, so i recommend having a 4x4 or just go there in the summer :D
Im not a native Icelander so please feel free to correct me about anything, this is all my own experiences :)
Plz cut the music or do a very light background noise like piano 🎹 🙏 instead so we can best listen to what ur saying/sharing..just a suggestion 😊❤
I remember I went 3 years ago it was so fun 🎉
I wish I could live there and u recommend you go
Colleague of mine went there a few years ago and complained about how expensive it was. I am going to be taking a cruise making four stops around the island, far more economical way to see the beautiful country.
I’ve never driven a car in a different country because I assumed the cars would be made different as well as the laws of the road. Did you have any trouble renting a car or driving ?
Remember that laws around Europe are all more or less standardized, even among some non-EU members like Iceland.
So you can drive here if you do your research beforehand.
(Also, while you'd have to get a new license if you'd move here you're allowed to use your American license abroad as a tourist in Europe, just make sure that you research the differences first)
Signs, no right turns on red, different speeds and blood alcohol limits (much stricter) etc.
Driving in Iceland was so easy, renting was easy to do, and they drive on the same side of the road as here. I had saved a web page that had the meaning of the different road signs, so if I saw something weird, I would just that up. The only thing is that they are very strict with their speed limit, so that was something to make sure I was paying attention to. Depending on where you go, the roads can be very sketchy, like the west fjords don't have many finished roads, but honestly driving there, I felt so safe, even in those sketchy roads. Also, be on the lookout for sheep, they're everywhere and they'll walk onto the road and not care to just stand there 😂
Any suggestions for Scotland??
Song is sunset lover by petit biscuit
I would go to Iceland for the diamond beach, the waterfall skógarfoss and blue lagoon too
Thank you for saying that I’m from Iceland
Im Icelandic 🇮🇸
Iits my home
I'm Icelandic to!!!🇮🇸
@@user-pq4id2vt8cooo really??
I’m Russian, but I’m going to Reykjavik in a 2 months!
Sannaðu það 🔫
They're so wholesome with the nesquik lol trying to make us relive only our best our childhood memories? I'm going to that ice cream shop 😆❤️
❤️❤️❤️
Inwant to go again just for northern light
NEVER go on a "northern Light"-tour. We can predict the solar-flares that cause them. But not the visibility in the skies. And on top of that. The Tour will insult you by letting you experience it in VR.
Tour bus for Northern Lights. Take a flask of Brennivin because its hella cold out there in February.
Am in a summer heatwave in Australia and Iceland is looking gooood!!!
We were there for two weeks driving the ring road. For some reasons getting gas was a bit of a problem as you have to know the PIN number on your credit card, which is something a lot of us don't know in the US, since we're never asked for PIN number.
😑 what? Why wouldn’t you know your pin……………
It don’t matter if someone ask you or not. Know your sh*t
@@Mind_yourB When are you asked in the US to use your PIN for a CC? I'm not talking about your debit card PIN.
I agree it’s a pain to gas up in Iceland. Newer gas pumps would accept credit cards without PIN, but the vast majority of the pumps do require PIN. In that case, you can either buy prepaid gas cards with your credit card or use your debit card.
Welcome to you. May your road lead you to warm sands
Beautiful ❤❤😊
Visit the secret lagoon instead of the blue lagoon
Or just go to a good local swimming pool.
Nice 👍 ❤
Soft serve is fsoft serve
I live in Iceland 🇮🇸
I live there
Hi you shoud visit Gullfoss og Geysir it is beutiful and fun fact the water in Gullfoss og Geysir it is so hot if u us ur finger to toch it ur flesh woud burn of and just be bone 😁
I live in Iceland 🇮🇸 ❤
That “nesquik” looks a lot like Milo
Blue lagoon is closed due to eruption still?
Sky lagoon > blue lagoon. 💯💯💯
My pro tip: stay and never leave
❤
Costco there is affordable
I’m from Iceland
Why did you need to know these 5 facts BEFORE travelling to Iceland? Would it have somehow changed your preparations for the trip?
But I have to tell you news blue lagoon is in grindavík/there is a huge lava😢 and everyone who live in grindavík/are now in reykjavík/houses are burning and blue lagoon is closed😢😢
The 6th thing to know about Iceland, another volcano is about to blow there. 🌋
Anskans hvenær í anskotansheila hef ég aldrei farið í bláa lónið😢
Don't visit the blue lagoon. It's not save anymore
Bro that is NOT a famous topping i’ve never even seen it 😭😭
Tip 6: don't listen to the tips from the video. 😅
Cant hear you over the non essential music.
Some things u could do in Iceland is going to smàralind it is a mall and u could Olso go and see just the city 🏙️
If u have little time
Yeah don't go to the blue lagoon right now!
Why not?
THAT ICE CREAM COMMENT IS JUST PLAIN IDIOTIC
Y’all I’m bored so I’m gonna let you guess what I’m saying (NO CHEATING!)
Hæ Èg Heiti Freyja og Èg bý í íslandi 😊