[Wormius]

Originally Posted by annasuave

I just saw Thor's post that he's joined the tourism industry in Iceland - so in that case - I'd offer a big shout to Thor and say that anyone wanting to visit should connect with him as a first step. We didn't manage to meet up with him in person when we were there, Thor was a great ambassador for the country and his tips were spot on. Highly recommended.

Some tips: Your debit card/credit card will work in most places. You won't need much in the way of krona. Pack multiple swimsuits. Rent a car. Driving is decent and easy in Iceland. Don't try to argue the insurance requirements (volcano insurance, sheep insurance, wind insurance, whatever. Icelander's are easy going, polite people, however you WILL pay the insurance, or you WILL NOT drive the car. And they aren't kidding about the wind. Or the sheep. Or the volcanoes, for that matter). Skip the Blue Lagoon. Visit any local, rural, or municipal hotspring instead. Many of them are licenced and have picnic spots out front too. GORTEX! BRING GORTEX. You'll need a waterproof jacket. You'll need waterproof boots/walking shoes. Do not imagine you will be able to use an umbrella or some flimsy "travel poncho". Get the hotdog from the hot dog stand in Reykavik. If offered, eat the sheep head, but under no circumstances should you eat the shark. If possible, try to buy food at a grocery store and prepare your own meals. I didn't think grocery prices were outrageous, but restaurant meals are. Icelanders have this idea that all cititizens deserve a decent living - and this is reflected in the cost of dining out. Visit the Perlan (museum). Pet the kitties. Play soccer with random children if invited to do so. Yeild to bicycles. If you manage to find out the name of the bakery in Reykavik that makes those awesom cinamon buns - fill your face! Sunscreen! Iceland might be "norther" than you expect and there could be more sunlight than you bargain for.

I think we waived all the insurance for our rental car when we went since it was included with our credit card. We didn’t get any damage, but it was really windy and a lot of the roads to attractions are gravel, so I would recommend checking your cc and decide based on that.