I have wanted to go to Iceland since I was in my early 20's Im now in my 50's. Nothing you've said surprises me, and I can't wait to visit, rain, wind, snow , sun ❤ it all!!

As someone who lives in Alaska, the whole thing about people and their expectations about the northern lights is real. You can't see them in the summer and they think they are visible every night, which isn't true. You just have to wait and watch the sky for hours. That's it. Let me know if you ever plan to visit Alaska. It'd be great to meet up!

Yes to travel budget help! Thank you.

Great video Jewells! One other thing I hear a lot about Iceland: Overtourism. It's definitely a thing, but it depends on where you go. The Blue Lagoon is one of those places people complain a lot about, as well as certain areas of the Golden Circle and south coast. It never bothered me that much, but I keep hearing this from others.

I’ll be using your packing list for my trip next spring!

We were in Iceland in May of this year and it was amazing! We completely fell in love with it! We did a Golden Circle Tour to wet our whistle, then followed that up with a Snaefelnes day trip that included lunch on a horse ranch, and then we did a South Coast tour that included Glacier Lagoon, they were all wonderful and fascinating! We are planning a return trip when we retire in a couple of years! Can't wait!! Love love love Iceland!!!

I know I say it all the time but where you are standing gives me all the feels... it's weird how much of a hold Iceland has on me. I only lived there for 10 years but it always feels like home. Anyway, I totally dig what you're saying. Though, I regularly tell people to manage their expectations when they go and then they all come back like OMG IT WAS THE BEST WEEK OF MY LIFE so what do I know? OH and someone I know went in August... and the day before they flew out, Northern Lights. Who gets that kind of luck? Well, she does.

Your trip might suck if you don't watch her other videos about renting cars - GET ALL THE INSURANCE (well except for anything for stolen vehicle). We were there for 2 hours when our windshield developed a crack - so glad we had watched a TON of Iceland travel videos and got all the coverage. The only thing I didn't realize was that the 4th of July week is also one of the busiest in Iceland. We were running away from our area that is overrun at that time - I knew summer was busy but didn't know the first Friday of July is the busiest travel day in Iceland - still wasnt a big deal and got a decent price on an AirBnb because we were the first customers of that listing :) Our family has rated it our best vacation yet!

I want to and WILL visit Iceland thanks to you, sis! 💜

Packing appropriately... if you can afford Gore-tex, Iceland is THE place for it. It's hard to appreciate what a factor the wind is there. Gore-tex plus under-layers are gold. You can see snow or 80 mph winds in June (I have). The more weather your clothes allow you to comfortably tolerate, the more days you can get out into nature. I've seen people hike a couple hour for a view, but they could not stay and enjoy the view. The cold and wind chased them right back down. Remember, it's a lot colder standing there holding camera than when hiking to get there. Also, conditions change rapidly. Being able to add/remove layers as you go is key, regardless of clothing technology.

I have heard many people say Iceland sucks because the booked 5 day trip in January and it was blizzard for 5 days and they couldn't get out of the hotel😄

Fantastic summary, Jewells! Sending to friends who are visiting in March

Visited for two weeks in October. Loved every day, even with the wind and costs. Can’t wait to go back!

Was there in August. Rented with Go. Had good service from them and enjoyed driving around. Went north of Reykjavik for a spa day. Hung around the capital a little. Then Golden Circle, black sand beaches and more. Looking forward to returning.

I'm not driving when i go to Iceland. I absolutely believe it's a great way to see the country, but I'm going on my own & on a budget. Also, I'm not at one with nature, I'm sticking with tour busses so there's someone to tell me what to do when i go to these beautiful & dangerous places.

We went 2 weeks in July 2020 with very limited amount of other tourists and had a fan-tas-tic time!! The highest temps at 18c/64F and full sun to the lowest 3c/37F (with strong winds and rain). So definitely pack layers and always a good raincoat!

Lots of Iceland videos on KZfaq, yours are my favorite. Thanks!

Thank you for all of the great information. Especially the winter tips. I think you have a video on winter, specifically 🤔. I’m going to try and find that. Love your videos!! ❤

Next time I'm there I'll look into renting a car and figuring out the logistics of that. I want to see it all!

So I have no real expectation for Iceland, I just want to go! 6 hour flight from NYC isn’t bad.

I went on a tour and it was amazing. Hours of hiking every day, all the natural beauty, a comfortable van with a driver, nice people, and bizarrely I was capable of using Google prior to my trip and knew what kind of weather to expect (every kind). But you’re totally right, loads of people have no idea how to pack or plan for a trip and traveling does suck for them. I once saw two American guys dive into the Dead Sea with their eyes open because they did not believe the signs. All things are possible lol.

Although winter is the time to see the Northern Lights, there is no guarantee that you will see them. I have been twice in winter and still haven't had the fortune to witness them yet. The weather really does dictate a lot of things in Iceland. I am hoping for third time lucky in January.

Expectations…huge. We are preparing for Iceland next year and is a harsh reality that it isn’t an easy trip as I believe with costs, logistics/availability and weather in play. TBH I got volunteered for it, and am sure it will be fine, but the effort means my vacation will be more like work.

What are you doing in Iceland?

This is awesome! I'm visiting in January! Do you have a tour company that you would recommend?

Hey Jewells! Can you do a video on the Buubble Hotel by Airmango? It looks terrific and we’re considering a trip! Thx

Before I die... I'm visiting and eating Hakarl. I need this bizarre food to test my mettle.

Hello

I think you covered if we have a license in the States we can rent a car right? Also is the steering wheel on the right in cars?

I live on icland and i can tocc iclantik

Hiiya!- incredible . ;)

#CannotWaitToVisitMamaS!!! 😍 P.S. Would you pleaSe let us know which gloves, (name brands) coat, winter hats, etc. you use for the snowy weather!? 😘

$1000 speeding ticket would SUCK!!

There really are people that come and just stay in the capital? I can't believe that :-D

Pronunciation request in light of Elon Musk: " tjáningarfrelsi "

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Women ☕️☕️

My advice after 5 days spent middle November 2022, moving along Ring Road in South of the island: tone down your expectations. Mines were huge, based on KZfaq videos and FB pictures. Great deception, things don't look in reality like in edited online materials. I don't find any reason to go back and spend a fortune for watching waterfalls surrounded by lifeless rocky tundra scenery.

I'm good, no interest in going there.

Reykjavík sucks, simple.

Please, can I get your email?