I asked Icelandic locals for their favorite non-touristy alternatives to the Blue Lagoon. They recommended visiting one of Reykjavík's public swimming pools. They were right that no tourists seemed to ...

It was a frigid autumn day in northern Iceland. I was checking into the Sigló Hótel in the tiny port of Siglufjörður, once considered the capital of the world herring fish industry. Now it’s a sleepy ...

Travelers have been coming to Iceland for years to enjoy outdoor adventures in an exquisite natural environment. One of the main draws of the Land of Fire and Ice is its geothermal pools. Local ...

With Iceland being a hotbed for geothermal activity, it’s no surprise that many travelers plan a trip around a luxuriously long soak in one of the country’s many volcanically heated pools. After all, ...