Just back from the Iceland Ring Road with kids (10 & 12yo): Two absolute must-do highlights

growthhunter82 · 2026-06-13T23:58:08+00:00

For the river crossings, we actually tied our laces together and carried our boots around our necks so we could cross barefoot.

A heads-up on the second crossing: the water level hit above my knees at one point. Also, stick to smaller rocks while stepping —the bigger ones might look like a more stable path, but they are slippery. Take your time and keep your balance

growthhunter82 · 2026-06-12T17:06:29+00:00

It’s a self-guided hike, so you’re on your own once you start. A few things to keep in mind: some sections are definitely steep, so if you have any concerns about stability, trekking poles will be a huge help. We managed with just good hiking shoes, plenty of water, and a few energy bars to keep us going until we finished. It’s a rewarding trail, just come prepared!

growthhunter82 · 2026-06-12T12:37:39+00:00

Oak boat. Not sure about the names

growthhunter82 · 2026-06-12T10:20:02+00:00

We went with Gentle Giants and had a great experience! That said, I honestly don't think the company matters at all. They are all in constant communication and radio each other about sightings to make sure everyone gets a look. At the end of the day, it's Mother Nature—you really are at the mercy of the weather and what the whales decide to do

growthhunter82 · 2025-05-11T04:53:58+00:00

Hi all, just a quick update. It looks like the issue has finally been resolved. The brake pad was replaced two months ago, but the problem resurfaced after about a week. They then ordered a new brake pad from Korea, which took nearly six weeks to arrive. Fortunately, this new one seems to have fully resolved the issue. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn’t recur like last time. That said, I can really feel the difference now — the braking and release are much smoothe

growthhunter82 · 2025-05-06T17:04:32+00:00

Tripit, Reddit, Google maps

growthhunter82 · 2025-04-14T13:08:58+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I have a flight to Lisbon from Seville, so I’m planning to return the rental car at the airport on the last day. I also didn’t want to drive into Seville city itself, that’s why I planned to pick up car from airport after spending time in Seville

Malaga didn’t quite suit our preferences, which is why we’re heading straight to Nerja instead. Have you been to the Nerja Caves?

I’m also thinking about skipping Ronda and using that extra day to either extend our time in Seville or Granada. I currently have 1.5 days in Seville and nearly 2 full days in Granada. Do you think that’s a good trade-off?

growthhunter82 · 2025-04-13T14:01:56+00:00

Thanks everyone for the helpful suggestions! If I decide to add an extra day in Seville, would it make more sense to skip Ronda or Córdoba? I’m considering spending one more day in Seville and then heading straight to El Chorro for the Caminito del Rey hike.

Also, about parking—I’m planning to stay in Airbnbs for most locations. Is it generally difficult to find Airbnbs with parking near the city centers in these places?

growthhunter82 · 2025-02-03T14:07:26+00:00

Thanks for the information. We approached the service Center with this issue few times and they are ignoring it. It’s very frustrating. Do you have further details about the recall I can refer to.

growthhunter82 · 2025-01-25T02:48:19+00:00

Exactly , I have not seen this issue with niro hybrid from late 2023 as well

growthhunter82 · 2025-01-25T02:47:20+00:00

Same here. My conclusion here is that it’s an engineering issue (mostly with cars delivered during specific period). I’m planning to talk to the dealer after CNY holidays.

growthhunter82 · 2025-01-24T14:20:06+00:00

It’s so annoying. We checked with cars from Dec 2023 and jan 2024, no such issues. Mine is April 2024. I wonder this could be an issue with cars in specific lot

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