How to escape the summer heat in Iceland according to The Nomadic Boys
Reykjavik to the gushing waterfalls along the Golden Circle route to the rejuvenating waters at the Blue Lagoon, it doesn’t get any more versatile than Iceland.When we set off on our road trip across the beautiful country, we had only one thing on our list: See the Northern Lights.
We know, we know, how basic, right? But the more we explored, the more we discovered how much more Iceland has to offer and just how gay-friendly the country is!The people are friendly, the food was delicious, and whilst the nightlife scene was small, Reykjavik’s tight-knit gay community made it feel welcoming and thoroughly joyful, quite like a family gathering.We were torn between joining a tour group and hiring a rental car and seeing Iceland on our terms.
We chose the latter and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. Even if it meant getting lost quite a few times (not naming any names!).
Here are our top five highlights of Iceland during our road trip:In every city in the world with a gay scene, people make the same joke that “all the gays know each other.” Well, in Reykjavik’s case, where the general population is just 120,000, this is quite literally the truth.Many tend to overlook Reykjavik as a gay destination, feeling it’s not “glam” or “raunchy” enough.
