Iceland
Stay
Budget Friendly:
Hostels are a great way to save money, meet new people, and have your basic necessities. This Galaxy Pod Hostel, starting at $45 per night, offers cozy rooms and sleeping capsules located in Reykjavík. Learn more.
Expensive Option:
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon is a great way to accommodate your bougie lifestyle. This all-inclusive resort offers a timeless realm of relaxation, with rooms starting at $1,225 per night. Learn more.
Experience
Explore Ice Caves
This 2 hour tour of the of the Vatnajökull Glacier ice caves is one you won't forget. Experience the biggest glacier in Europe, while you look at the most beautiful shades of blue. Learn more.
Experience the Golden Circle in an Off-Road Buggy
Explore the Golden Circle, away from all the tourists, in an off-road buggy! This full-day adventure allows you to discover the natural wonders of Iceland in an adrenaline-fueled way! Learn more.
Restaurants
Bergsson Mathus
This restaurant located in downtown Reykjavik is the best spot for brunch. They offer a variety of baked goods and have a killer smoked salmon avocado toast! Learn more.
The Bryggian Cafe
This cafe is just 10 minutes away from the Blue Lagoon, and they are known for their tasty lobster soup. Learn more.
Nightlife
Pablo Discobar
For someone looking for something out of the ordinary, this is a great pick. This place is inspired by Latin and Disco culture in the '70s and '80s. The bartenders are very talented as well, and are not shy when making drinks. Learn more.
Norway
Stay
Budget Friendly:
This VRBO is located right in the middle of a Norwegian villiage. This is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture for only $64/night. Learn more.
Expensive Option:
The Dalen Hotel is known as the "adventure hotel,"which was established in 1894. It features a gothic style with dragon heads, towers and spears, balconies, springs and cornices. Rooms start at $548/night. Learn more.
Experience
Hike the World's Longest Staircase
In Lysefjord there is an abandoned power plant hostel, where there are 4,444 wooden stairs climbing into the mountain. Learn more.
Listen to Music from Instruments made of Ice
Ice music is very common in Norway and was invented by Terje Isungset. They even have an ice music festival that takes place every year. The next one is Feb. 3-5, 2023 in Oslo. Learn more.
Restaurants
Under
This restaurant is located 5 and a half meters below the surface, exposing you to the wonders beneath the sea. Theres also a restaurant close by called the Lindesnes Havhotell. It’s located on the coastline and has beautiful dynamic scenery all year round. Learn more.
Maaemo
This translates to Mother Earth and the menu is based on ingredients sourced from the surrounding region. Their tasting menu starts at $400 per person and their wine tasting menu starts at $240 per person. Learn more.
Nightlife
Cafe Mono
This bar in Oslo is a great place to chill and listen to some underground artists, with a variety of genres. Learn more.
