E.1 Welcome to Explore Iceland – Why I Started This Podcast.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Explore Iceland Podcast!

In this introductory episode, I’m sharing the story of how Iceland completely captured my heart, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect in future episodes.

Although I’ve traveled throughout Europe for years, planning our first trip to Iceland turned out to be one of the biggest travel challenges I’d ever faced. Between a volcanic eruption and quite a few last-minute family surprises, our first Iceland adventure almost didn’t happen – but I’m SO glad it did!

That trip changed everything. It inspired me to  start my travel blog, Plan Pack Explore, and now this podcast.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why I fell in love with Iceland
• The surprising story behind our first Iceland trip
• How planning Iceland was different from any other destination I’d visited
• The unexpected events that almost made us cancel our trip
• Why I keep returning to Iceland again and again
• What you can expect from future episodes of the Explore Iceland Podcast

What you’ll learn from this podcast:

Future episodes will cover everything you need to confidently plan your Iceland adventure, including:

• Step-by-step Iceland trip planning
• Proven Iceland itineraries
• Both the iconic attractions and hidden gems
• Driving and renting a car in Iceland
• Accommodation recommendations
• Budget-saving travel tips
• Packing advice
• Personal stories and lessons learned from multiple trips

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• Blue Car Rental (my personal go-to local car rental company) – instant 5% discount!
• Lava Car Rental (another reliable Icelandic company) – instant 5% discount!
• Best plug adapter for Iceland
• eSIM options for Iceland: like Airalo, Saily or Sim Local  (instant 5% discount for Sim Local!)
• Check Iceland Road Conditions (road.is)
• Check Iceland Weather Forecast (vedur.is)
• Iceland Customs – Food Import Rules
• My Recommended Travel Insurance (I use it for all my trips!)
• Apartments I love in Kópavogur (just outside of Reykjavik): Icelandic Apartments & Aurora Nooks 

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