Iceland is spectacular. It is also hard on the legs. For travelers 55+, wellness here is less about green juice and more about making it down the stairs the next morning. Fortunately, Iceland excels at recovery: hot pools for sore muscles, cold air for swelling egos, and just enough rest to do it all again tomorrow.
Going to Iceland soon and afraid the slippery paths will make you end up somewhere you don’t want to be, like in a mud pot or at the A&E department: read about my experiences!
Want to go to Iceland, but not sure if you’ll be able to handle the cold and the conditions? Find out about how physically challenging it is in this post.
Like travelling, don’t like coming back needing another holiday? This post + guide deels with mistakes we made so you don’t have to.