Iceland Winter Adventure 2017 – Day 1 (Singapore to Reykjavik)

Iceland Winter Adventure 2017 – Day 1 (Singapore to Reykjavik)

Day 1 : Singapore to Reykjavik The day finally came for our Iceland adventure road trip. The four of us, DSis, DBIL, DH and I, left Singapore on a Finnair flight bound for Helsinki on 28 Feb and arrived at Helsinki around 6am on 1 March.  DH and I had paid extra EUR50 per pax … Read more

Iceland Winter Adventure 2017 – Pre-Trip Planning

Iceland Winter Adventure 2017 – Pre-Trip Planning

Sorry for this long lapse of silence. I’ve been busy in the new year.  Just came back from an exhilarating trip from Iceland and am just getting my photos and thoughts sorted out. Pre-Trip Planning The Northern Lights is all the rave these days and DH and I have been thinking of going to Northern … Read more

Iceland Winter Adventure 2017 – Day 3 (West Iceland & Þingvellir)

Iceland Winter Adventure 2017 – Day 3 (West Iceland & Þingvellir)

Day 3 – West Iceland & Þingvellir This morning the breakfast spread was not as good as 22 Hill Hotel.  But surprisingly, we found instant noodles at the breakfast buffet. So DSis and I decided to try it.  Taste was different from what we are used to, but probably will be ok for those craving … Read more

Iceland Winter Adventure 2017 – Day 4 (The Golden Circle)

Iceland Winter Adventure 2017 – Day 4 (The Golden Circle)

Day 4 : Essential stops along the Golden Circle Breakfast this morning was at the restaurant in the farmhouse.  We trotted there in our warm clothing.   It was a beautiful morning and was no longer as cold as the night before. Besides the usual bread and cold cut, they serves waffles.  The hot waffles … Read more

Iceland Winter Adventure 2017 – Day 2 (Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the start of our Road Trip!)

Iceland Winter Adventure 2017 – Day 2 (Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the start of our Road Trip!)

Day 2 – Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the start of our Road Trip! We had a good continental breakfast that morning at 22 Hill Hotel.  I especially enjoyed its pate.  First time I tried pickled herring here.  It was with honey mustard sauce which took away any strong smell.  Never expect that I’ll like this. Heimir picked … Read more