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#115: Award-winning travel writer, Brandon Presser joins Chris to share the beauty and wonder of Iceland. They discuss everything you need to know to plan the ideal trip, including when to visit, suggested itineraries, cultural norms and social etiquette, top hot springs, waterfalls and hiking destinations, the perfect season to chase the Northern Lights and novelty Icelandic cuisine. Finally, Chris offers tips on how to maximize your points and miles to make your Iceland trip more affordable and enjoyable.\nBrandon (@brandpress) is a well-traveled writer who has visited 130+ countries, immersing himself in different cultures and documenting his experiences. He contributes to some of the world's top travel publications and has published over 50 travel guides, including Iceland - Lonely Planet Country Guide, which he wrote after spending six months in the country.\nFull show notes: https://allthehacks.com/iceland-brandon-presser\n\nPartner Deals\nDeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web\nEight Sleep: $150 off the Eight Sleep Pod to cool, heat, track, & sleep better\nNotion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work\nDaffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice\nFabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\xa0allthehacks.com/deals\n\nResources Mentioned\nAll the Hacks Trip Survey\nBrandon Presser: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website\xa0\n\n#53: Travel Hacks for Planning Your Best Trip Ever\n\n\n#101: Planning the Best Japan Trip Ever\n\n\nCapital Region: Reykjav\xedk\xa0| K\xf3pavogur | Hafnarfj\xf6rur\n\nTourist Routes: Ring Road | Golden Circle (Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir)\xa0\n\nAccommodations: Blue Lagoon Retreat Hotel\n\n\nVisit: Blue Lagoon Spa Package | Elf Garden\n\n\nHot Springs/Pools: Vesturb\xe6jarlaug | Sky Lagoon | Krauma | Secret Lagoon | Hvammsv\xedk\xa0\xa0\n\nDine/Drink: Fish Market | Fish Company | DILL | OX | Anna Jona | Hlemmur Food Hall | Posthus Food Hall\xa0\xa0\n\nCafes: Reykjavik Roasters | Kaktus Espressobar\n\n\nWestern Region: Borgarnes | Stykkish\xf3lmur\n\nVisit: Snaefellsnes Peninsula | Borgarnes Museum\n\n\nHot Springs/Pools: Krossneslaug | Laugarnes\n\n\nDine/Drink: The Settlement Center Restaurant\n\n\nWestfjords Region (Brandon's Favorite): \xcdsafj\xf6r\xf0ur\xa0\xa0\xa0\nVisit: Dynjandi Waterfall\n\nNorthern Region: Akureyri | M\xfdvatn | H\xfasav\xedk\n\nActivities: Whale watching\n\nHot Springs/Pools: Hofs\xf3s Swimming Pool | Forest Lagoon | Geosea\n\n\nEastern Region:\n\nVisit: Skaftafell Glaciers\n\n\nHot Springs/Pools: V\xf6k Baths\n\n\nSouthern Region: Keflav\xedk | V\xedk \xed M\xfdrdal | Sk\xf3gar | \xde\xf3rsm\xf6rk | Hvolsv\xf6llur | Hella\xa0\n\nVisit: J\xf6kuls\xe1rl\xf3n Glacier Lagoon | Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach | Sk\xf3gafoss Waterfall\n\n\nActivities: Fimmv\xf6r\xf0uh\xe1ls Hike\n\n\nIcelandic Sweet Treats: Hraun | Licorice\nGuides: Midgard Adventure\nNorthern Lights Information: Icelandic Meteorological Office\xa0\nFind Up-to-Date Restaurant Recommendations: The Reykjavik Grapevine\xa0\nBeyond Iceland:\n\nNewfoundland\n\nBonavista Peninsula\n\nSkerwink Trail\n\nNorthern Norway\n\nLofoten\xa0\n\nGreenland\n\nFlight Distance Tool: Great Circle Mapper\n\nFull Show Notes\n(02:55) What Makes Iceland Special\n(06:43) Planning a Perfect Trip to Iceland\n(08:56) Four Days in Iceland\n(10:32) When to Travel to Iceland\n(13:33) Iceland's Culture and People\n(16:47) Cultural Norms and Social Etiquette\n(18:05) Iceland\u2019s Must-See Destinations\n(20:47) Exploring Different Regions in Iceland\n(28:49) Hiring a Guide in Iceland\n(34:41) Chasing Northern Lights\n(36:57) Getting Around Iceland: Transportation\n(39:00) Flying within Iceland\n(40:56) Exploring Reykjavik\n(45:37) What to Eat and Drink in Iceland\n(47:00) Iceland's Hot Springs Culture\n(51:23) More on Reykjavik\n(52:18) Learning the Icelandic Language\n(58:11) Hidden Gems in Iceland\n(58:55) Iceland with Kids\n(1:01:20) Destinations Similar to Iceland\n(1:05:16) The Hidden World of Icelandic Elves\n(1:06:32) All the Hacks Iceland Trip\n(1:08:44) Miles & Points for Iceland\n(1:16:23) Award Hotels in Iceland