Exploring Iceland With No Tourists In 2020

2020 has been a strange, challenging, and unique year. I don’t think I have to explain to anyone how unique the situation has been around the world, and for all of us, since January of this year.

But despite the media focusing on the stress, anguish, and despair of this time, there’s so much beauty to be found.

I’m lucky enough to live in Iceland. Honestly, I’m thankful that during this time of protests and COVID-19, I’ve been blessed to be “stuck” in one of the most magic, and serene places on the planet.

Iceland has been almost untouched during this time. Barely any changes to lifestyle, internal travel, shopping, and day-to-day life.

But, it has been sealed off from the outside world.

Since March, no tourists have been able to enter the country. Except for citizens and residents like myself, Iceland is closed to anyone and everyone. And with that, one of the most special places on Earth, has become even more special.

I have been lucky enough to be able to explore Iceland during this time, with not a tourist in sight. Landmarks and tourist destinations that usually attract hundreds of people at a time have been completely desolate, and it’s allowed me to see this incredible land through new eyes.

Boyfriendo and I spent two blissful, epic weeks in a Cozy Camper travelling through the Westfjords, the North, the Eastfjords, and the south coast, seeing it in a way we’ll likely never see it again.

This video is our recording of that journey.

I hope you enjoy. Much love to you.