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Greg Perkins is from Edinburgh, Scotland, but he adopted Iceland as his second country when Scotland (typically) managed not to qualify for football's Euro 2016 tournament. His passions include travel, English literature, and board games. Among his top travel experiences are sailing along Geirangerfjord with classically trained singers providing the soundtrack, seeing Sólheimajökull glacier up close in South Iceland, and witnessing the unspoiled beauty of New Zealand's Doubtful Sound fjord.

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A Message from Our Founder

Dear friends of Nordic Visitor, I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and well in these testing times. The current pandemic situation has changed how we live quite suddenly. But lik..

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Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa: Your Complete Guide

The popular wisdom in our Reykjavík office goes that "Everyone should go to the Blue Lagoon at least once". If you’re planning to visit Iceland, you may want to prepare yourse..

Blogs, Iceland, Guides, Things to Do

Best Things to Do in Iceland on Your Private Tour

Home to volcanoes and icebergs, waterfalls and geysers, lagoons and rainbows, expect a singular kind of magic on Iceland private tours. Set at the edge of the Arctic Circle, on one of the world..

Blogs, Nordic, Iceland, Things to Do

Best Times and Places to See the Northern Lights in Iceland

Imagine watching celestial lights dance across the sky in vivid shades of green, red and pink. And all the while you're snug under a blanket!  If you've dreamed of a moment simil..

Blogs, Activity, Iceland, Northern Lights, Guides

6 Bucket List Holidays You'll Want to Explore

If you’ve made a bucket list, it’s likely to be filled with mind-blowing travel adventures. Things like watching the sun go down at Angkor Wat, walking the Great Wall of China, seeing th..

Blogs, Activity, Iceland, Northern Lights, Scandinavia, Lapland, Sweden, Norway, Greenland, Svalbard, Finland, Road Trips

7 Incredible Things to See and Do in Norway

Grab your wool jumper and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Choose a trip to Norway and you will find it quite unlike anywhere you’ve been before. Its breathtaking beauty will linger..

Blogs, Scandinavia, Norway, Svalbard, Guides, Things to Do

7 Amazing Scandinavia Tour Ideas for First-Time Visitors

Have you always been intrigued by Scandinavia? Once the home of Vikings, it is now renowned for its sleek design, hygge and fika lifestyle, and jaw-dropping natural scenery. There’s much to be..

Blogs, Scandinavia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Guides, Things to Do

7 of the Best Places to Visit in Beautiful Scotland

If you’re seeking breathtaking scenery, Scotland is hard to beat. This is an enchanting land steeped in emerald forests, pristine sandy beaches, shimmering lochs (lakes), and craggy mountains...

Blogs, Scotland, Road Trips, Guides, Things to Do

Best Time & Place to See Northern Lights in Norway

Seeing the northern lights ripple across the sky is a magical experience and creates memories that will live with you for the rest of your life. Of course, to achieve this, you need to be lucky en..

Blogs, Northern Lights, Scandinavia, Norway, Svalbard

5 Best Road Trips in Scotland : A Local Expert's View

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with our pick of the best Scottish road trips. Driving through Scotland offers you the opportunity to experience the country’s natural beauty, me..

Blogs, Scotland, Road Trips, Guides

5 Best Road Trips in Iceland: A Local Expert's View

Iceland road trips are rising to worldwide fame. This is thanks to the epic experiences provided by the likes of the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, the Blue Lagoon, and the Golden Circle.  If you&..

Blogs, Iceland, Road Trips, Guides

Driving Iceland's Golden Circle: All You Need to Know

Imagine coasting through stunning countryside to see spouting geysers, thundering many-tiered waterfalls, and dramatic cliff faces. All at your own pace. If that sounds incredible, then you're r..

Blogs, Iceland, Road Trips, Guides

How Long Does It Take to Drive Around Iceland?

One of the best ways to see Iceland is by car, driving around the country’s iconic Ring Road. If you're wondering how long it takes to drive around Iceland, you'll find lots of handy i..

Blogs, Iceland, Road Trips, Guides