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Day 6: Waterfall hikes, Seyðisfjörður, and the start of the Horror Road Hi lovely people, it has been so long, I know. But here is the next episode from our 2021 summer ring road trip. This is the other half of the recording from the Google Horror road where we talk about day number 6. waking up at https://www.booking.com/hotel/is/blabjorg-guesthouse.de.html?auth_success=1 (Blábjörg Guesthouse) and getting an early breakfast Visiting the small harbor - https://www.borgarfjordureystri.is/en/puffins/the-marina (called the Marina) to look at Puffins Alli had to visit the 60s diner - https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g315847-d14138442-r605425433-Skalinn_Diner-Egilsstadir_East_Region.html (Skalinn Diner) Skipping Hengifoss and taking the 8km amazinghttps://laugarfell.is/activities/hiking-trails/ ( three waterfall hike around Laugarfell) Visiting the https://www.hengifoss.is/en/service/hengifoss-food-truck (Foodtruck at Hengifoss) to taste the all advertised goat/ sheep milk icecream On the way back we went to Seyðisfjörður and had dinner at the https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g189972-d10834923-Reviews-Nordic_Restaurant-Seydisfjordur_East_Region.html (Nordic Restaurant) Then we entered the Horror Road - here is a link to the horror road, the one that takes you closer to the ocean: https://goo.gl/maps/M11KTY9KVr1Lhso88 (https://goo.gl/maps/M11KTY9KVr1Lhso88) https://nvdatabase.swarthmore.edu/content/icelanders-protest-karahnjukar-hydropower-project-2000-2006 (Kárahnjúkar Dam) is an extremely controversial project that despite international protest with the support of several musicians and well-known artists was constructed, flooding a natural reserve and causing damage to aquatic life, destruction of habitat, especially breeding grounds and migration routes - all for the sake of profit for an American aluminum smelting company. The episode was recorded on August 10, 2021.

Day 5: Flat Tire and driving back and forth As usual, we record on the next day, talking about the day before. You will get an intimate insight into our car conversation and how completely creeped and freaked out Steffi was while Google maps send us on a horror road. #sheepseverywhere #creepy #ohno Exploring Hallormsstaðaskógur national forest Visiting Skriðuklaustur museum and eating an amazing vegan meal there Visiting Snæfellsstofa Visitor Centre free exhibition Visiting Móðir Jörð organic farm Going to Egilsstaðir to fix the car tire Visiting the small vending machine Coke Sjálfsalinn on the road to Borgarfjörður eystri Sleeping at Blábjörg Guesthouse The episode was recorded on August 10, 2021.

Day 4: Culture and Museum Day Petra's Stone and Mineral Collection: https://www.steinapetra.is/ https://en.visitfjardabyggd.is/things-to-do/museums/details/the-french-museum (The French Museum )in Fáskrúðsfjörður: Finding wild blueberries and eating them Finding a bench without sun Talking to very friendly locals Visiting the https://en.visitfjardabyggd.is/things-to-do/museums/details/the-icelandic-wartime-museum (Icelandic Wartime Museum) Visiting Helgustaðanáma mine near Eskifjörður No Shower because not everyone takes card Have fun with the episode!

The road trip continues... Day 2 (Part 1): Drive to Fjallsárlón (the better glacier lagoon) Drive to Jökulsárlon (no more vegan hot dogs for us) Sleep at Lambhús Cottages with glacier tongue view Visit to the restaurant and brewery Jón Ríki Day 3: Drive to Vestrahorn (and Viking Village) J.F.S. Handcraft (fantastic stone museum) Natural hot pool in the middle of nowhere but too hot Camping in Breiðalsvík and visit brewery Beljandi We also tell you what we see on the road while recording. It can not get more exciting. There might be some audio issues that make us sound like we stutter; sorry for that.

Hiya, lovely listeners! We are back for a new season: Ring Road Adventure. We take you on a trip around the country. Get ready for sheep making love on the road, windy nights in the tent, pasta from a can, and of course, lots of nature! Day 1: Drive from Reykjavík to Vík, getting coffee from the lovely Skool Beans bus Stopped at Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon (the one we forgot the name of in the episode) Camped at Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Kleifar Visited Systrafoss and Systravatn (hike to the waterfall and lake) Visited Kirkjugólf (basalt floor) Day 2: Basalt formation called Dverghamrar Skaftafell National Park 3-hour hike to Svartifoss and Skaftafellsjökull glacier tongue New Episodes every Friday.

Honest Iceland is taking a break. Will it be forever? We don't know yet. But we are proud to say that this episode took the least editing work ever; hopefully, you enjoy it. Thank you for your support! Alli and Steffi TQwieFckqwZ4NqrquKMi

Strolling through the streets of Reykjavík while seeing a few important landmarks is a great way of exploring the capital either at the beginning or at the end of your Iceland visit. Read the full blog post here!

We look beyond the plate and tell you what Icelanders really love to eat, which dishes are offered mainly for tourists, and where you should go to jump on a culinary journey through Icelandic Foods. Disclaimer: We apologize for any disturbing sounds throughout the episode. We had a few issues with our microphones. As promised: A Link with more info about the history of forests in Iceland and Deforestation. Read our blog post. There you can find all the links and sources for this episode, as well as pictures and videos. As always, if you like our podcast, you can support us by leaving a review: Love The Podcast - Honest Iceland

Playing with the thought of moving to Iceland? Many visitors fall in love with Iceland and consider living here either for a while or even long term. In this episode, I will tell you some facts and numbers, how to get a job, average salary, and much more. Even if you don't consider moving to Iceland, I invite you to listen to the episode and discover a few unknown facts. Read our blog post for more info. Moving to Iceland - Offical Website of the Icelandic Register Iceland votes for Gay Marriage Gay Pride Festival in Iceland Foreigners in Iceland: Statistics Crime Rate in Iceland Costs of Living in Iceland Calculate net salary for Iceland Not getting paid for marrying an Icelandic woman

Planning a Trip to Iceland in 2021? While Iceland is rather expensive when it comes to traveling around the country, it doesn´t have to burn a hole in your wallet. If you plan ahead, use discounts, avoid overpriced grocery stores, and spend money at the right places, your trip will be enjoyable while not as costly. Read our blog post for more info and details about the apps and savings we mention in the episode. As always, if you like our podcast, you can support us by leaving a review: Love The Podcast - Honest Iceland

All of us been there: Scrolling through Tripadvisor reviews to find out if a place is really worth visiting. In this episode, we read some of the most fun, scary, and ridiculous reviews for you and tell you what people get right and what some of them get wrong. We take off the rose-colored glasses and help you adjust expectations for your future Iceland Trip. As always, if you like our podcast, you can support us by leaving a review: Love The Podcast - Honest Iceland

If you are looking for a place to spend New Year's Eve, you will find Reykjavík on many top lists. With its bonfires, wild parties, and incredible fireworks display, Iceland's capital is not far behind New York or London. In this episode, you will learn: Where to go for New Year's Eve How to schedule the evening like an Icelander What is behind our famous sketch show "Áramótaskaup" We also give you an update on the Covid situation, and we tell you about the disaster that struck Seyðisfjörður. You can help with your donation under these links: The Red Cross The Search and Rescue Squad Watch Áramótaskaup 2018 2019 Give our podcast some love and leave a review: https://lovethepodcast.com/HonestIceland