What to pack for a trip to Iceland

Without a doubt Iceland is one of the most naturally beautiful places I have ever visited and one of my favourite destinations ever. Not only are the people a happy, smiling bunch but the food is yummy and the landscape is breathtaking. If you haven’t thought of visiting this magical place before, do some research because it really is a ‘must-do’. I recently shared a blog post about my Icelandic roadtrip and a guide on things to do and see in Reykjavik and beyond. One of the hard parts of planning for the trip was deciding what to pack! I come from Brisbane, where our winter temperatures hover just above the Icelandic summer temperatures. Ruh-roh. Unfortunately airlines don’t take too kindly to you packing 50kg worth of thermal underwear, so not only do you have to appropriately for your trip to Iceland… you also have to pack smart! What you pack will depend heavily on the time of year you visit, so please keep that in mind when reading the list below. It’s also really important to take into account your own health concerns, as the temperatures can get very low. If you’re planning a trip to Iceland and have no (...)