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Solo Travel In Iceland By Jill Charpia

Jill Charpia, solo female traveler for much of her life, she love helping other women with their own adventures! After spending a week travelling alone in Iceland, Jill can tell you that if my timing had been better, the journey would have been more worthwhile. The nation itself is stunning. The Golden Circle is known for its roaring waterfalls, dark volcanic rocks against the clear blue sea, and charming, multicolored homes scattered across the landscape.

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Solo Travel In Iceland By Jill Charpia

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  1. Solo Travel In Iceland By Jill Charpia Jill Charpia, solo female traveler for much of her life, she love helping other women with their own adventures! After spending a week travelling alone in Iceland, Jill can tell you that if my timing had been better, the journey would have been more worthwhile. The nation itself is stunning. The Golden Circle is known for its roaring waterfalls, dark volcanic rocks against the clear blue sea, and charming, multicolored homes scattered across the landscape.

  2. Only about 350,000 people live there, making it a comparatively new and undeveloped area. Most of the vehicles are still in good condition, the technology is up to date, wi-fi is available almost everywhere, and the surroundings appear to have recently been developed. It turns out that up until the 1940s, most of Iceland was simply uninhabited, and there were no true cities or towns. Since Iceland’s population was dispersed over a large area and resided in homes, the current city of Reykjavik is very contemporary. WHY ICELAND IS A GREAT SOLO TRAVEL DESTINATION? You might wonder, why Iceland? It has a chilly, rainy environment, and not so long ago, one of its volcanoes grounded flights for days across Europe. Jill must state that it is because nature can be observed in the purest of settings. Iceland is the ideal destination for lone travelers because there are so many areas that haven’t been affected by people and because you can see icebergs, puffins, whales, volcanoes, and the most amazing northern lights there. DO I NEED A VISA? No, you definitely don’t. Your passport is valid as long as it has enough pages and you are only travelling for a brief period of time (less than 90 days) (from the perspective of a US passport holder). Please consult the website of your local consulate for information on other nations.

  3. LANGUAGE : Although English is widely spoken throughout Iceland, Icelandic is the country’s official language, so moving around should be fairly simple. WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING TO ICELAND? ELECTRICAL OUTLETS : For your power needs, you will need to pack a type “C” or “F” type of adapter, or you can buy a universal adapter to make your life simpler while travelling around the globe. CASH : Iceland uses the Icelandic Krona as its official money. Considering that credit cards are accepted almost everywhere, you won’t really need currency in this place. Although there are ATMs everywhere, using your cards will make it simpler to keep track of all your expenses and collect points while you do. TRANSPORTATION FOR SOLO TRAVEL IN ICELAND You could take a cab or a private transfer to get to the heart of Reykjavik, but Jill discovered that FlyBus was the most straightforward option. Although it is feasible to arrange a transport at the airport, she did so in advance online. The large orange bus, which runs roughly every half-hour, is directly outside the front door. Although we had to wait for about 20 minutes before departing, the bus arrived at the central bus stop in the middle of town. After that, they put you in minibuses and drive you to your accommodation. The entire journey to her lodging took about 45 minutes.

  4. SOLO TRAVEL ADVICE : The alternative is to rent a vehicle, but they are prohibitively expensive. One of my fellow travelers noted that renting a vehicle for a month cost well over $2,000 and that she had two flat tires while driving from the north to the south. Although there isn’t much in the way of roadside assistance, the people are fortunately friendly. If you decide to hire a car for your solo journey in Iceland, make sure you thoroughly inspect that before taking the car. She mentioned that her rental was missing a jack or she would have changed it herself. Another piece of advise Jill received from a friend was to make sure you purchase sand and ash insurance. If you find yourself in one of the more remote regions, the winds are very strong, and the ash and/or sand can definitely cause some damage. You can also get to nearby cities using taxis or private airport transfers. For alternatives, look up your tours on Viator. BEST TIME TO SOLO TRAVEL IN ICELAND Although Jill can attest that Iceland is wonderful, she did have one complaint about it: the weather. When Jill came over, she had the worst timing ever. She decided to visit Iceland during the last week of September, but if she could have changed her itinerary, the last few weeks of August or any other period during the summer would have been preferable. The Puffins are most visible in August. A cute little bird that only reaches the continent to freak out and give birth. They depart from the land in September and return to the ocean, where they spend the majority of their lifetimes.

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