While most people think only of visiting the Blue Lagoon when considering travel to Iceland, there are better reasons to visit. While I can’t say Iceland is loaded with culinary pleasures, the sheer beauty of it’s landscape makes it a must visit—the local beer ain’t so bad either. Find out the best time of year to view the Northern Lights and one particular thing you shouldn’t buy here.

I have never visited a place where the people were so friendly and genuinely happy. Walking around in the beautiful ruins they call home, I felt as if I was on a movie set.

1. Where’s Waldo?
Don’t put an additional target on your back. Being an American already comes with one.