Don't Do This in Iceland - 18 Things to Avoid When Traveling in the Country

If you you avoid doing these 18 things while in Iceland, you're more likely to have an awesome trip and you will help to preserve the beauty of the country.

For weather warnings check out these two sites:

Food stores in Iceland to avoid
10-11
Samkaup strax

My video about a $900 speeding ticket in Iceland

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[SCGMLB]

When I visited Iceland, I went with an Icelandic friend to watch a geyser that would regularly erupt. There was a warning sign, but other than that, there was nothing to prevent you from walking directly up to the geyser hole and looking in. I mentioned to my friend that in the US there would probably be either a fence to keep people back or a guard who would stand there to move people away from the hole. I said that in the US if they only had a sign by a geyser and someone went over to the geyser and got hurt or killed then the government would be sued for not doing more to protect them.

My Icelandic friend said, “If you tried to do that here, you would be told that you were an idiot for sticking your head over a geyser.”

[IamBrendaMarie]

Knowing what and not what to do beforehand makes the vacation more enjoyable.

[brianarbenz]

Off road driving, and littering? I can't believe people are so arrogant. The simplest way to put it is: Don't act like you own a country you are visiting. Iceland is someone else's home.

[Halli]

Warning signs have traditionally been sparse in Iceland. I you see a warning sign, however understated, you have to read it AND heed it. Warning signs in Iceland REALLY mean business!

[harleyanne]

I live near Yellowstone National Park. Every year someone falls into the hot springs thinking they are “ soaking pools”. They also think they can pet the Bison. Usually a trip to the hospital follows, if they are lucky.

[traustisokki]

Thank you for mentioning not stopping in the middle of the road. The elves hate that and nobody should mess with them

[lilyydotdev]

The off road thing: 100% accurate. I report every single person i see driving off road and give the police their license plate number. Most people will do the same and the fine you get if you do drive off road can reach absurd amounts.

[vickydomino]

It’s so sad that a lot of us Americans don’t even research the customs of other countries before we vacation. It’s so embarrassing.

[DollyPopCorp]

When I visited Iceland last year there were so many warning signs at the geysers telling people not to walk across the terrain as it would damage the eco-system and was very dangerous, and this tourist family just ignored it and walked across the terrain. It's a miracle they didn't get scalded!

[Lebberg]

Sell this video to Icelandair.... exelent points you got .... vel gert !

[harloweraynethunderword-co]

Having lived in San Francisco and now living in Seattle l learned how to master wearing layers.

[mauricemitchell]

OMG...You’ve sold me on Iceland...I now have to visit there! Thanks.

[nataliasf]

I went in 2014, we went around the island visiting various places, it was the single most amazing thing I ever done! We were able to see the nothern lights, there was a vulcanic warning, we got strained on the top of a rocky mountain with our cars and almost died(DON'T GO OFF ROAD!!), I forgot my suit case in one B&B and couldn't come back for it(we would miss our flight) so the lovely lady sent it back to me no costs added. So many wonderful memories ❤

[whatsarahdidnext]

I feel like this is good advice for life in general, not just Iceland. Great video!

[raens]

Hey Jewells! Just wanted to take a moment to tell you that I've done a great deal of listening to your station before my first trip to Iceland, and all of the stuff you've included in here has been super helpful. Thank you for sharing it!

[JC]

I feel like these are rules THE WHOLE WORLD should be doing anyway.

[DarkDrakon]

please send this to everyone that is coming here. We are so tired of dealing with some of these problems

[christopherstreet]

I just got introduced to your channel this week — and I love it 🥰 and something I love is the way you speak English ... it’s so clear and has a wonderful rhythm

[rhyfelwrDuw]

I'm in the UK and people litter and it annoys me too! I've seen people standing next to a public bin (trash can) and have still thrown their trash on the floor! It's like - ARGH!! Iceland looks stunning so who would want to trash it up?

[loriblackmon-ambienttraveler]

In 2017, I landed, got my car and drove straight to akeuryi. It was so great to get away from a large city, and I loved the area. I think most people park in Reykjavik and do day trips. I did all mine from the north. It was the best two weeks of my life! I got a room at a house in Petersbourg, and went to Bonus and bought basics.