>>2393475Listen dipshit it's an anonymous image board filled with anyone from 300 pound larpers to the reanimated corpse of Edmund Hillary. I don't know who you are, what you want to do, and what your skill level is. Iceland can be easy or hard mode depending on what you're doing, where you're going, and when you're there. Ask stupid questions get stupid answers.
I've been 5 or 6 times now. Did the ring road, hiked the trails, the typical tourist bullshit, and authentic experiences with locals.
- Most guidance about needing hiking boots for the popular trails is bullshit. A regular pair of running shoes is fine.
- Reykjavik is smaller than you expect. It will have everything you need. Stock up.
- Outside of the capital region you will need to plan ahead. Most places will be tiny villages. Everything closes up very early (not much open passed 8 or 9) and open late too. You cannot count on the place you are going to be available despite normal hours and the alternative could be an hour or more away.
- Locals generally have a very good mastery of English. For the most part are very kind and helpful but not all are happy about all the fucking tourists.
- Paved roads and the ring road itself are in good condition. Pay attention for signs about changes in road type and understand what the roads will be where you are going. Some are impassable for your rental unless it is offroad worthy.
- Travel to the interior or highlands is an expedition. High degree of preparation needed or guided tours.
- Scenery is mid tier. The lack of trees provides an endless tundra landscape that gets boring after the 5th day.
- Police mostly focus on the ring road. Many speed cameras to watch out for (especially in the tunnels).
- Depending on where and when you go and how far in advance you book reasonable accommodations might be a little expensive for what they offer (especially in small towns as there is limited supply).
- Most attractions are underdeveloped by North American standards.
