Currently one of the most popular places on earth to visit, Iceland is enjoying an explosive boom in tourism. Like most people, I did a ton of research on things to do once we arrived, but in retrospect, I wish I’d read some of the things I’m about to share with you now. So without further ado, before you go to Iceland, here’s a few things you should know. Eating is Crazy Expensive I see your eye roll on this, everywhere is expensive you’re thinking, but when our very first stop for three …
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