How much does 1 week in Iceland really cost?

Iceland is becoming quite popular, and this small island nation has adapted to serve more tourists each year.   But, it can still be quite pricy to visit, especially for Americans who may be used to low fuel prices and cheap fast food. We visited in the summer of 2017 when AirBnBs were available on family farms and hotels were hard to come by.  

We believe you can check off most of your Paris bucket list in just 3 days and 4 nights in the City of Lights. We spent part of our honeymoon in Paris and were able to see most of the city’s major attractions using the Paris pass in just 72 hours.

Is the Blue Lagoon a unique spa-like environment? Absolutely. 

Is it in a convenient location? Absolutely. 

Is it crowded? Absolutely.  

So, is the Blue Lagoon worth the money? 

Read more to see what we think.

We spent our first Thanksgiving as a family of three in Zion National Park.  All-in-all, even with some trails closed, we were able to see some beautiful views and keep our daughter warm and happy while we explored Zion each day. 

If you're considering visiting Zion National Park with an infant, read on to see how we managed!

We’re suckers for superlatives, so when I read that Crater Lake was America’s deepest lake, we knew we had to go.  This diverse National Park did not disappoint.

We were only at Crate Lake NP for 1.5 days, but we hiked through the forest, swam in the lake, and were able to completely unwind and disconnect.

Mountains, lochs, endless beaches, and lovely people.  By the time we finished our first week in Scotland, I felt so comfortable that I nearly forgot we were traveling on our daily trips to Tesco or the nearest CoOp. 

Below is an outline of our activities, accommodations, and what we wish we did differently.  We traveled during the end of July and beginning of August of 2018. We spent 15 days in Scotland, and it was so beautiful that we are already longing for a return trip. 

How much does it cost to spend 2 weeks in Scotland? You might be surprised to find out that you can travel Scotland on a budget. Read on to see what we spent for two people in the summer in Scotland.