All Things Iceland8 Jul 2021

7 Ways Iceland Can Kill You – Simple Tips to Save Your Life

While it might seem a little morbid to talk about how Iceland can kill you, the intention of this podcast episode and blog post is to spread awareness. Icelandic nature is absolutely gorgeous but there are plenty of dangerous situations that can be life threatening. In this episode, I’m sharing seven ways that can lead to death here. I include some examples of people who have unfortunately perished.

Please remember to check safetravel.is before heading out on an adventure in Iceland. This site has updates about weather warnings, road closures and more.

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7 Ways Iceland Can Kill You

Volcanos – stepping on the lava or getting too close to when there are a dangerous amount of gases in the air
Bad weather – wind or snow storms
Dying of exposure
Stepping into a boiling hot mud pool
Falling off a cliff of a mountain or waterfall for a picture or a curious look
Sneaker waves on Icelandic beaches
Stopping in the middle of the road to take photos.

How to Pack for Icelandic Weather in Any Season

Regardless of the season, Icelandic weather can vary. It’s common to experience what feels like different seasons within the same day.

Most people that visit Iceland are not familiar with how to properly layer their clothes. That is why I created a free Ultimate Packing Checklist for Iceland. It breaks down all of the essential items you need for winter and summer. I also included non-essential items that can be helpful if you have room to pack them and outfit ideas if you plan to go out to dinner or party in Reykjavík.

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Random Fact of the Episode

The Icelandic Search & Rescue teams are voluntary organizations. I go into more detail about them in the episode and how they raise money to keep in operation so they can save lives.

Icelandic Word of the Episode

hætta – danger

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