A place suitable for traveling alone

Traveling alone requires not only enough courage and a strong heart, but also the ability to deal with things around you and rich preparations. Before deciding to leave, we will definitely choose a destination, so the choice of location is very important and determines what problems you will face next. Iceland is a country with a high safety index and is very suitable for traveling alone.

Safe enough

When traveling alone, of course you have to consider safety issues. Iceland has a small population and does not have as many immigrants as large European countries. It is very safe and there are almost no security risks. I once read a post on the Internet that the Icelandic police were too idle and lived a happy life of playing with cats, feeding ducks, and playing in the snow. Several photos of police officers on patrol licking ice cream have also gone viral.

Human touch

Nordic countries have a high happiness index and the people here are nice. Tell a little story. My first day in Iceland, my lens was broken. My friend suggested that I go back to China for warranty, but I didn't give up and found the only repair shop for my camera in Shile. Uncle said something bad. If it takes three or four days to repair, I want to take pictures during these days. Unexpectedly, he went into the back room and took an identical lens and said, "Take it and use it. Just give it back to me before you leave." Then he gave me a business card of the store, without asking me to leave a deposit or let me see it. passport.

Be a Daydreamer

Many people like the movie "Daydreamer", right? The male protagonist is an otaku with a lot of ideas. Later, in order to win the girl's heart, he bravely embarked on an adventure trip, one of which was to Iceland. In fact, many movies/TV series are shot in Iceland. I guess Nolan is an Icelandic lover. The planet Mann, which is 0.755-79,000 miles away, and the Snowy Mountains, which are 0.755-79,000 miles away, are both in Iceland. There are also "Interstellar", "Batman Begins", "Star Trek" and so on.

Google Maps and Waze are used for navigation. Since there is only one main road on Route 1, finding the way is not difficult. In the supermarket in front of the exit of Keflavik International Airport, there are phone cards for sale, Vodafone and Nova, each with different packages. Finally, I chose a mobile phone with 400 minutes of 3G traffic for less than 20 euros. You can pay in Euros or exchange them for Icelandic Krona.

:May 2010 - 1010 is already summer in Iceland. Before I arrived in Iceland, I was reminded that Iceland is rainy.

However, we were very lucky on this trip and the sun was almost always shining. It was almost hot enough to wear a sweater while climbing Skaftafell. As a result, I drove 300 kilometers north that day. The next day I woke up early to find that it was actually snowing, and I was almost freezing while climbing the volcano.

Down jackets, wool hats, wool gloves, and scarves are all required. If you don’t bring one, you can buy it locally. The price is not expensive and the thermal performance is excellent.

When you arrive in Iceland, although you are driving by yourself and most of the scenic spots are mountains and rivers, you will inevitably climb volcanoes, icebergs, and waterfalls. A pair of warm hiking shoes are useful, but they must be waterproof and non-slip. If you are afraid of the cold, prepare two extra pairs of thick socks. As I walked down, the white woodland turned to black. But thanks to it, I have fun every day.

Another advantage of driving by yourself is that you can bring a lot of luggage. At the end of the roundabout, all kinds of food, cameras, clothes, and hats on the bus can be adjusted at any time according to weather conditions. Add a lightweight backpack and it's perfect.

Girls must wear sunglasses and pay attention to sun protection and hydration. I was too careless. UV rays are very strong in Iceland. After 10 days of exposure to the sun, many spots appeared on my face. Every day, the strong wind blew and my face cracked. It took me a long time to get back to Germany.

What to wear according to weather conditions

Snorkeling, climbing volcanoes, soaking in hot springs, watching waterfalls, geysers, whale watching, climbing icebergs, and underground fire caves.

It overturned all my previous travel experiences. This is an alien adventure. So much so that when the human scientific expedition team returned to Earth in 2026 and the Earth's environment was extremely harsh, we were playing the whole process. Afterwards, the expedition team was in danger, lost contact, looked for water, and tried to send signals to the home planet from a roadside base station. Whether a screenwriter or a director, if his inspiration is exhausted, he can always come to Iceland to replenish his energy.

When we first got off the plane, it was cloudy in Iceland and we drove all the way to Reykjavik.

The road is paved with brown gravel on both sides, as if the colors of the whole world are only the gray of the sky, the dark brown of hay and the black of stones. This is just a realistic version of the frozen tundra in the Diablo game. In the distance are snow-capped mountains under the sun, surrounded by low-pressure clouds. Everything is huge, there is no size, it is amazing. It seems that one morning I was still living at the peak of my life, and the next second I was exiled to the end of the world.

Although Iceland is not big, there are too many famous musicians, including SigurRs, neoclassical Olafur Alnas, electronic mm, and too many popular folk songs about monsters and people.

Except for the capital Reykjavik, Iceland is sparsely populated and public transportation is very underdeveloped. The general way to travel is to join a group and drive yourself. Generally, it is best to choose summer when driving by yourself. In winter, road conditions are poor and dangerous.

After staying for a week, I booked my own projects on the Icelandic travel website, such as the Blue Lagoon and ice cave exploration, because there are several places I really want to go to, especially the interstellar, time I have limited money and money, so a seven-day tour is not suitable for me. Our domestic travel agencies also have tour groups, but few of them are from Iceland. Basically, they are connected by several Nordic countries. I think they are too expensive.

If you want to take photos while traveling alone, don’t be embarrassed to ask. For tourists, generally speaking, no one will refuse you.

Introduction to tourist attractions

The visa process and required materials can be found online. Iceland is a Schengen country and requires a Schengen visa. Now Beijing is going to the Iceland/Norway visa center, not the embassy. I made my travel plans late and got my visa quickly. It took me less than a month from preparation to getting the visa.

I officially decided to go to Iceland in November. It was "November" at that time, but others also took a short vacation to rest. After the holiday, I went to hand in the materials. The people at the visa center told me that the current visa approval rate for Iceland is 50%, and reminded me to be mentally prepared.

If you are in a hurry, choose mailing.

About visa

The whole process takes 10 days and costs about 2,000 euros. Most of the money was spent on the car, and the rest was on accommodation. Because most attractions in Iceland do not charge entrance fees. So I also saved a lot of money.

The whole meal was very good. A place as barren as Iceland is surprisingly delicious. I don’t know if it’s because life is too monotonous, so I spend all my time studying delicious food.

The meat in Iceland is mainly mutton, and sometimes mutton is cheaper than seafood. Blessed are those who like to eat meat. There was only a green salad, but the salad was fresh. I don’t know if it’s because of the low temperature.