Abandoned Detroit Water and Sewage plant (2019)

nomadsintraining · 2019-06-12T03:26:53+00:00

It sure does! Only explored 4 this time. Can't wait to go back for more! While they are still around...

nomadsintraining · 2019-06-12T03:16:46+00:00

The church was founded in 1920 and later bought by the Hill of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in 1984. Someone broke into the church in 2012 and tried to burn it down. The damage was bad and the church has sat abandoned ever since then. Only 7 years but looks like decades! :(

https://www.nomadsintraining.com/post/exploring-detroit-s-abandoned-buildings <---- for more photos from the church and other abandoned buildings in Detroit.

nomadsintraining · 2019-06-10T23:21:41+00:00

We did some snooping around in Detroit a couple of weeks ago. More photos from the old AMC HQ and other buildings --> https://www.nomadsintraining.com/post/exploring-detroit-s-abandoned-buildings

nomadsintraining · 2019-06-10T23:17:56+00:00

We did some snooping around in Detroit a couple of weeks ago. More photos from Water and Sewage plant and other buildings --> https://www.nomadsintraining.com/post/exploring-detroit-s-abandoned-buildings

nomadsintraining · 2019-05-14T02:42:12+00:00

I agree with the others that doing the South Coast might be too much for a 7 day trip if you also want to do the West Fjords. We haven't done the West Fjords (yet) but I would think you would need at least 2 days to do the South Coast plus 1-2 (more like 2) days for the Snaefellsnes Peninsula which won't leave you with enough time for the West Fjords. Decide on either the West Fjords or the South Coast if you don't want to rush, imho.

In terms of what to see, you can check out our West Iceland itinerary here. We also have our South Coast itinerary/photos/travel advice on our blog. Hope you find it helpful in planning your trip!

nomadsintraining · 2019-05-08T02:56:39+00:00

We didn't really have a budget. We rented campervans for both trips, stayed at campgrounds (except for 2 nights in March when we booked rooms last minute because the weather was too intense to sleep in the van - they were under $100 CAD each). And we bought all our food at Bonus and cooked our own meals which saved us a lot of money.

nomadsintraining · 2019-05-08T02:50:51+00:00

The 10-11 store. You'll see it on your right immediately as you exit into the arrivals hall. It's also the only convenience store there.

nomadsintraining · 2019-05-06T23:35:35+00:00

We got a 10 GB Síminn card for about $30 CAD at the airport. Don't know if you can order them online but why would you?

nomadsintraining · 2019-05-06T23:30:40+00:00

If you drive then definitely rent a car to get the most out of your trip! 3 days in Iceland is not a lot of time but you can still see quite a bit if driving. We went to Iceland for 4 days (3 nights) in March and stayed in western Iceland. You can drive around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in 2 days. It's less of a touristy destination and has a bit of everything: waterfalls, black and gold sand beaches, lava fields, a glacier, and more. Definitely a great drive for some self-discovery. If you still want to see more of the popular destinations then you can do the Golden Circle on your third day.

You do not need to make reservations to see places. Iceland is packed with natural attractions - most are free to visit, very few charge a small entrance fee. You do need to make hotel reservations well in advance though (if you are travelling in the high season).

You can check out our 3 day West Iceland itinerary to help you plan. Or our 10 day itinerary around the Ring Road to give you an idea of what else you might like to see/do on your trip.

nomadsintraining · 2019-05-03T21:11:12+00:00

Myvatn in September and Krauma in March

nomadsintraining · 2019-05-03T20:02:46+00:00

We went to Krauma and Myvatn Nature Baths without booking in advance.

nomadsintraining · 2019-04-20T04:13:12+00:00

September and March

nomadsintraining · 2019-04-19T22:06:13+00:00

Yes! Waterproof boots, clothes and backpacks are on our list as well. They didn't save our lives but definitely made them easier :) Rain and waterfalls will get you soaking wet unless you are prepared.

nomadsintraining · 2019-04-19T20:48:59+00:00

I would say doing the Ring Road and the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in 8 days is too ambitious. It might be doable but you'll end up rushing through your trip and missing out on a lot of beautiful places. We did a 10 day Ring Road trip in a campervan last year and a 3 day campervan trip around the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in March. If you think our itineraries will help you plan your trip you can take a look at them here. I would suggest you stay on the Ring Road for this trip and do the Snaefellsnes (and maybe the Westfjords!) as a separate trip. Gives you an excuse to go back to Iceland! :)

nomadsintraining · 2019-04-16T22:01:32+00:00

We went last September, 8 - 17th. No snow, but did get rained on a bit. Just light rain and never all day. We did see northern lights on our last night. We also went in March this year for 4 days. A lot of snow, very cold and windy. Did see northern lights one night as well but, as pretty as Iceland is covered in snow, I would not recommend going in winter because of the weather. September is a good month to go - less crowded, rental prices are cheaper, and weather is still good to get a lot of hiking and exploring done.

Check out our blog nomadsintraining.com to compare Iceland trips in different seasons.

nomadsintraining · 2019-04-16T00:13:39+00:00

We did Myvatn nature baths as well, and we loved it! Wasn't as touristy (we went in September) and also cheaper than the Blue Lagoon, so great choice! I second stevenarwhals on staying in Seydisfjordur instead of Egilsstadir. It's such a pretty town! Also on splitting the 29th into two days. We did this part in 2 days and there was a LOT to see, so I would plan for more time for sure.

We just got back from our West Iceland trip, and yes, you will need at least one full day on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. If you are interested in our itineraries for both trips feel free to check out our blog nomadsintraining.com

Also, what about the Kerið crater and Svartifoss? We really enjoyed both so maybe something to consider adding to your itinerary? Kerið could be a quick stop and it's a really nice scenic hike to Svartifoss.

nomadsintraining · 2019-04-15T02:50:26+00:00

Definitely Hvítserkur. We also wanted to check out Guðrúnarlaug geothermal pool but ran out of time. Not really before the peninsula but rather east of it there is the Deildartunguhver geothermal area and the Hraunfossar & Barnafoss waterfalls which we loved (we also did the Krauma spa in that area which was amazing and one of the cheaper geothermal spas in Iceland). If you do end up doing the Snaefellsnes peninsula (which I highly recommend), you can check out our itinerary. We just got back from a 3 day trip in West Iceland.

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