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Do I Need an Iceland Visa?
Going snowmobiling in Iceland? Wondering if you need an Iceland visa for your upcoming trip? Learn about Iceland’s entry requirements, ETIAS information, and more! Is Iceland Part of the Schengen area? Iceland is part of the Schengen area. The Schengen Area is made up of 26 European states to end internal border checkpoints and controls within the area. Do I need an Iceland Visa? If you are visiting for tourism or business and hold a valid U.S. passport, you can stay in the Schengen area (which includes Iceland) without a visa for 90 days within each 180-day period. To stay longer than 90 days you must obtain a visa. However,…
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Snowmobiling in Iceland
Have I mentioned that I’m not a fan of the cold? That being said, snowmobiling in Iceland is an extreme sport that I couldn’t say no to! We booked a snowmobile tour with Arcanum Adventure Tours and we were off to explore the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. The Mýrdalsjökull glacier, located in South Iceland, soars to almost 5,000 feet. The icecap of the glacier sits atop the active volcano Katla, one of the many active volcanoes in Iceland, which hasn’t erupted for more than 100 years. Getting to the meeting point of the tour gave us a small taste of what we could expect as we drove up and up and up…
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AuroraHut Adventure at Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon: A Unique Overwater Bungalow Experience
When you think of an overwater bungalow, you probably picture the turquoise waters of the Maldives or Bora Bora. But what if I told you there’s an overwater bungalow experience like no other—floating on a glacier lagoon in Iceland? Welcome to the AuroraHut at Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where you can trade palm trees for snow-capped peaks and tropical fish for drifting icebergs. This is the ultimate adventure for travelers looking for a unique overwater bungalow stay that defies the ordinary, featuring the only overwater bungalows in Iceland. How to Get There The AuroraHut is located at Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon in southeastern Iceland. The easiest way to get there is by…
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Solo Travel
Solo travel can be a lot of things: scary, empowering, affordable, expensive, exhausting, and energizing. I’ve been to 34+ countries, most of them as a solo traveler, hence the name of this site. I’ve been to Africa, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar alone. I’ve snowmobiled atop a glacier in Iceland, I’ve surfed in Hawaii, and I’ve snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef. Was I anxious? At times. And at times even I still get travel anxiety, especially when I solo travel! But amazing adventures exist just outside your comfort zone. My goal is to inspire your trips, give you practical advice on how to plan, and ease your fears so that…
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Hi, I’m Lori, the Chief Travel Officer of Mostly Solo Travel! I created this site for solo (and would-be solo) female travelers. My goal is to inspire your trips, give you practical advice on how to plan, and to ease your fears so you can explore the world on your own. In 2006, I applied for a job at a travel magazine in Florida. While I was living in New Jersey. To my surprise, they flew me down for an interview, I got the job, and my journey as a solo female traveler began as I went solo to foreign countries to write and photograph stories for the magazine. I’ve…
