#(Iceland is one of the best places on earth for LGBT ppl)

[aprillikesthings]

dumb shit I see on forums for people traveling to Iceland

The forecast says it's going to rain every day I'm there. Will it really???? D: (Yeah, probably. Also it's going to be windy as fuck. Also it's unlikely to be above 50f/10c.)

Do I really have to get completely naked when I shower before getting into the pool/hot spring/Blue Lagoon??? (Yes. If you don't, people will stare at you. If you are naked, people will politely ignore you. Just get over it and wash naked. Literally nobody cares how you look except you.)

If I rent a campervan I can park overnight anywhere, right?? (Cue every Icelander on the forum getting very angry. Yes, you have to park at campgrounds; the fee is extremely reasonable. There is usually no place to park on highways, and if you drive off-road there is a significant fine.)

Where can I fly my drone? (Cue both Icelanders and tourists telling you off...seriously the locals are getting real tired of drones, in part because so many drone-users regularly break the rules, including ones meant to protect wildlife.)

Why are the wool sweaters so expensive??? Where can I get a cheaper one? (They're knit by hand. If they're not $200-$300 it was probably knit somewhere else. If you can't pay that much, try a secondhand store; there are often lopapeysa there.)

What are the lesser-known hidden places that don't have tourists? (Nobody is going to give away their fave uncrowded spots, dude. You are also a tourist. Get over it.)

Why is it so hard to find a car or campervan to rent right now? Why are the rentals so expensive? (Everyone is doing it, that's why. It's not rocket science. Also yes, gas is far more expensive than in the USA.)

Is X-brand covid test good enough to get me into the country? Does it have to be a PCR? Where can I get my test before flying home? Is my CDC card considered proof of vaccination? What happens if i test positive before flying home? I know five people have already posted about this specific question today AND there's a pinned post at the top of the page answering every question I could possibly have in plain English, but I'm still going to ask it??? (Seriously, based on this alone, Icelanders have every right to just bar us from ever entering their country ever again. It is so, so frustrating.)