The Blue Diary
The Icelandic Winter Weather - a short overview
You can be certain that there is nothing certain about Icelandic winter weather. It is as unpredictable as a young child’s moods – sweet and joyful one minute, a rollicking tantrum the next.
Does Iceland have mosquitoes?
According to the Icelandic Web of Science, Iceland is home to 1,600 species of dryland animals. Despite this diversity, there is one species missing – the mosquito! Yes, Iceland is one of the few countries in the world that is mosquito-free.
River rafting in Iceland is as cool as it gets
River rafting in Iceland is a big thing. Over the years it has become increasingly popular and now, many tour operators have river rafting tours all over Iceland.
Blue Staff’s Top 5 list of things to do in Reykjavík
We strolled through the workplace and asked our staff what they like to do in Reykjavík city. Most of them were happy to give us suggestions.
How Long Does it Take to Drive Around Iceland?
A lot of our customers ask us how long it takes to drive around Iceland and the answer is always the same: “Oh dear, hmmm … 2-100 days?” It’s an impossible question to answer.
5 Geothermal Areas Close to Reykjavík City
If you want a nice road trip out of Reykjavík to explore geothermal areas, we know all the right places. There are a lot of areas to choose from, but these are our favorites!
3 Legendary Detours from Iceland’s Ring Road
If you’re driving the ring road around Iceland you most certainly do not have to stay on it for the whole time! There are a lot of fun detours with hidden gems, fewer people, and magnificent sites.
A Guide to Tipping in Iceland
We know that some people want to know every little thing before they travel abroad. Maybe it’s social anxiety, maybe people want everything to be perfect. We totally understand you and made this guide.
5 Exciting Outdoor Pools in Iceland
When you hear Iceland, everybody thinks of the Blue Lagoon, the Northern Lights, and volcanoes but there are more spas and pools to dip your toes in while touring the country.