6 Things That Surprised Me When I Visited Iceland

I recently returned from a five-day trip to Iceland, my first-ever visit to a destination that has loomed large in my mind (and my Instagram feed) for many years. What held me back from this bucket-list vacation for so long? A lot of questions: Will it be freezing? Expensive? Crowded? Can I get the full Iceland experience in such a short time? Now I have answers (in short: No. Yes. Sometimes. And absolutely!) as well as some incredible memories and a burning desire to go back and see more of this bewitching and stunningly beautiful country. Here are a few things I learned: