Iceland #Stopover #Whynot

I discovered the world of "stop overs' on a trip home. ......Why haven't I been doing this for years?
I discovered that I could fly Iceland Air and get a totally free stopover in this amazing country. New country,break up the flying time this was too good to not explore.
So off I went to discover this new country- it was one of the best travel experiences I have ever had; so much so when I traveled next with Gene we took a three day stop over and he also fell in love with this amazing country.
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If you ever get the opportunity to plan a trip to Europe consider a stop over here you won’t regret it. Iceland is expensive but it doesn't have to be. Below are some tips for seeing the sights on a budget.

Tips for Travel In Iceland:

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• If you are only there for a short stay take a tour with Viator. Great value for money and you see so much.
• Stay outside of Reykjavik Hotels are much cheaper. When I was alone I stayed at Nordurey Hotel Reykjavik Road, Hafnarfjordur, Iceland. 
• Buses into Reykjavik are easy and cheap once there I visited all the sites on foot. Spent a fabulous day exploring this fabulous city.
• Be sure to eat lunch in the Old Harbor- 2 or 3 course set meals for around $20-30.
• Whatever you do DO NOT be fooled by any locals into trying the fermented shark- YOU will regret this; I know I still do the thought makes me break out in a cold sweat!!!
• Visit Gullfoss and eat lamb stew in the cafe - delicious and relatively inexpensive for Iceland.
• Visit in the summer and driving is easy even in a car the size of a nugget. 
• Visit in the winter and see the Northern Lights-on my wish list.
• Pack snacks and wine in checked bag.

Favorite Food Stop......

Out and About...........

Toronto Stopover...........

​This last summer I took a trip to meet my Mom in Rome. I opted to fly Air Canada as the price was comparable to other airlines and I could take a 24 hour stopover on the way there. I flew into Toronto in the evening, stayed a decent hotel at the airport and took the Union Express Train downtown. This is a great way to travel into the city it is super clean and efficient and has great service and free Wi-Fi. Once there I met up with a tour and spent the day exploring this great city till my flight to Rome that left in the evening. Great experience.

Bernie Presta

Full time educator- wanna be travel blogger. Exploring our world one trip at a time.