Iceland’s Golden Circle on a Budget
Iceland has a reputation for being expensive, and the reputation is earned. But the Golden Circle — the loop east of Reykjavík that takes in Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss — is one of the few headline experiences in the country that can be done cheaply if you plan it properly. This is the practical side of that day: what it costs, where to sleep, what to eat, and how to get around without handing over more than you need to.