I tried Iceland solo (after not driving for 2 years and recovering from a broken ankle)
Natasha Bergen
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Taking a solo trip to Iceland is intimidating, especially after a broken ankle and two years without driving. Here is how I managed.
I decided to go on a solo trip to Iceland despite having every reason to stay home. This video is for anyone feeling nervous about traveling alone, particularly if you are worried about navigating foreign roads or managing high travel costs. I share my honest experience pushing through the anxiety of driving abroad and handling the logistics of an expensive destination when plans fall apart.
By the end, you will see how I navigated solo travel anxiety and why I chose to go anyway. Whether you are planning your own solo trip to Iceland or just need motivation to book that flight, these Iceland travel tips focus on the reality of solo travel rather than the highlight reel. We cover the mental hurdles of driving in Iceland and the practical side of budgeting for Iceland when things do not go as planned.
I'd been to Iceland once before and honestly didn't love it. So I came back solo to find out if Iceland was the problem or if I was — 7 days driving around the country in a camper van, hiking every day I could, and figuring out whether I'd attempt Iceland's highest peak (Hvannadalshnjúkur) after breaking my ankle earlier this year.
This is the honest reality of solo camper van travel in Iceland — the driving, the weather, the decision I made about the peak, and the moment halfway through the trip when I had to choose between the south I already knew or the north I hadn't seen. If you're thinking about solo travel in Iceland, doing the ring road, or wondering what it's really like to camper van around the country alone, this one's for you. I hope you like it ✨
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0:00 How I got to this point
1:51 First Steps on Recovering Ankle
4:06 When the Weather Forces a Turnaround
7:59 Walking on Ancient Glaciers
12:01 Exploring a Hidden Viking Village
23:30 Why Iceland Has No Predators
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Great video, thank you from an Icelander living in Denmark. You have visited places I have never seen, because when I go back to Iceland, it is mainly to visit family around the capital area.
It is not a joke about the polar bears coming on ice flakes from Greenland from time to time. They do, I think there was one last year. They are shot when they are discovered in Iceland.
P.S. you pronounce Icelandic names very well, better than most foreigners. 👍
Also I do hope you know that you should not buy bottled water in Iceland. The tap water in Iceland is (in our humble opinion) the best in the world, including the tap water at the camp sites.
I tried Iceland solo (after not driving for 2 years and recovering from a broken ankle)
Natasha Bergen
1,166 views
Taking a solo trip to Iceland is intimidating, especially after a broken ankle and two years without driving. Here is how I managed.
I decided to go on a solo trip to Iceland despite having every reason to stay home. This video is for anyone feeling nervous about traveling alone, particularly if you are worried about navigating foreign roads or managing high travel costs. I share my honest experience pushing through the anxiety of driving abroad and handling the logistics of an expensive destination when plans fall apart.
By the end, you will see how I navigated solo travel anxiety and why I chose to go anyway. Whether you are planning your own solo trip to Iceland or just need motivation to book that flight, these Iceland travel tips focus on the reality of solo travel rather than the highlight reel. We cover the mental hurdles of driving in Iceland and the practical side of budgeting for Iceland when things do not go as planned.
I'd been to Iceland once before and honestly didn't love it. So I came back solo to find out if Iceland was the problem or if I was — 7 days driving around the country in a camper van, hiking every day I could, and figuring out whether I'd attempt Iceland's highest peak (Hvannadalshnjúkur) after breaking my ankle earlier this year.
This is the honest reality of solo camper van travel in Iceland — the driving, the weather, the decision I made about the peak, and the moment halfway through the trip when I had to choose between the south I already knew or the north I hadn't seen. If you're thinking about solo travel in Iceland, doing the ring road, or wondering what it's really like to camper van around the country alone, this one's for you. I hope you like it ✨
🎒 Iceland packing (with a free download): Packing for Iceland? Don't Make My Mistakes
💙Thanks for watching! Like, share, and subscribe if you liked what you saw!
👉⛰️Support the channel and peak project: Patreon: NatashaBergen
👇Guides & Maps for your Travels!👇
🗺️🇪🇸The Adventurer’s Guide to Mainland Spain https://natashabergen.com/spainguide
👇My recommended products and tools for your trips (+discounts)👇
☀️Natural sunscreen and skincare products (10% off) https://suntribesunscreen.com?ref=nat...
🎒Mammut mountain gear! If you are looking for something, use my link (which also supports the channel): https://mammutsportsgroupag.sjv.io/o4...
LET’S CONNECT:
Instagram: natasha.bergen
Patreon: NatashaBergen
My website https://natashabergen.com/
0:00 How I got to this point
1:51 First Steps on Recovering Ankle
4:06 When the Weather Forces a Turnaround
7:59 Walking on Ancient Glaciers
12:01 Exploring a Hidden Viking Village
23:30 Why Iceland Has No Predators