Money

So, is Iceland really expensive?
I would say, it depends a lot on the type of experience you wish for. If you favour comfort, like renting a car, staying at hotels, eating outside and visiting the main attractions… yes, it surely is. If you seek discomfort, like travelling by bike or feet, staying at campsites, bringing your food from home and feeling the raw nature… well, it still is, but way less.
The second big factor is your pre-existent equipment. It doesn’t take a genius to understand that the more you already own, the less you are going to spend. In my case, since I was a bikepacking beginner (still am), I had to buy some essential stuff… and overhaul my 17 years old mountain bike.

The key message for this post is: don’t be discouraged if your dream destination seems unattainable. With your natural ability to adapt and a few tweaks here and there to your overall mindset… it may very well be.