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Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure with Brandon Presser


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#115: Award-winning travel writer, Brandon Presser joins Chris to share the beauty and wonder of Iceland. They discuss everything you need to know to plan the ideal trip, including when to visit, suggested itineraries, cultural norms and social etiquette, top hot springs, waterfalls and hiking destinations, the perfect season to chase the Northern Lights and novelty Icelandic cuisine. Finally, Chris offers tips on how to maximize your points and miles to make your Iceland trip more affordable and enjoyable.

Brandon (@brandpress) is a well-traveled writer who has visited 130+ countries, immersing himself in different cultures and documenting his experiences. He contributes to some of the world's top travel publications and has published over 50 travel guides, including Iceland - Lonely Planet Country Guide, which he wrote after spending six months in the country.

Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/iceland-brandon-presser


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Brandon Presser: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website 

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  • Capital Region: Reykjavík | Kópavogur | Hafnarfjörur

    • Tourist Routes: Ring Road | Golden Circle (Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir
    • Accommodations: Blue Lagoon Retreat Hotel
    • Visit: Blue Lagoon Spa Package | Elf Garden
    • Hot Springs/Pools: Vesturbæjarlaug | Sky Lagoon | Krauma | Secret Lagoon | Hvammsvík  
    • Dine/Drink: Fish Market | Fish Company | DILL | OX | Anna Jona | Hlemmur Food Hall | Posthus Food Hall  
    • Cafes: Reykjavik Roasters | Kaktus Espressobar
    • Western Region: Borgarnes | Stykkishólmur

      • Visit: Snaefellsnes Peninsula | Borgarnes Museum
      • Hot Springs/Pools: Krossneslaug | Laugarnes
      • Dine/Drink: The Settlement Center Restaurant
      • Westfjords Region (Brandon's Favorite): Ísafjörður   

        • Visit: Dynjandi Waterfall

        Northern Region: Akureyri | Mývatn | Húsavík

        • Activities: Whale watching
        • Hot Springs/Pools: Hofsós Swimming Pool | Forest Lagoon | Geosea
        • Eastern Region:

          • Visit: Skaftafell Glaciers
          • Hot Springs/Pools: Vök Baths
          • Southern Region: Keflavík | Vík í Mýrdal | Skógar | Þórsmörk | Hvolsvöllur | Hella 

            • Visit: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon | Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach | Skógafoss Waterfall
            • Activities: Fimmvörðuháls Hike
            • Icelandic Sweet Treats: Hraun | Licorice

              Guides: Midgard Adventure

              Northern Lights Information: Icelandic Meteorological Office 

              Find Up-to-Date Restaurant Recommendations: The Reykjavik Grapevine 

              Beyond Iceland:

              • Newfoundland
              • Bonavista Peninsula
              • Skerwink Trail
              • ...more
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