⚠️ Iceland Solo Travel Safety Guide
1️⃣ Choose Your Rental Car Wisely ▪️ Winter driving? Must have 4WD + winter tires (Recommended: Blue Car Rental).▪️ Check Road.is for real-time conditions—avoid F-roads (mountain roads)! 2️⃣ Don’t Chase the Northern Lights Recklessly ▪️ Join a guided tour at night (e.g., Arctic Adventures)—safer & more reliable.▪️ Never hunt auroras alone! Iceland rescues 100+ lost tourists yearly. 3️⃣ Stay in Central Areas ▪️ Reykjavik? Pick Laugavegur Street area (Hostel recommendation: KEX).▪️ Airbnb? Confirm 24/7 reception—avoid remote cabins alone. 💡 Must-Have Gear for Solo Travelers ✅ Emergency Essentials: Icelandic SIM card (Nova has best coverage).Power bank (batteries drain fast in cold).Reflective vest (if your car breaks down). ✅ Life-Saving Apps: 112 Iceland (SOS button + GPS tracking).Aurora (real-time aurora forecasts).AppyHour (find bar buddies for socializing). 🚶♀️ Solo Hiking Rules ▪️ Register your trip at safetravel.is (search-and-rescue backup).▪️ Avoid solo hikes on Laugavegur Trail after October (sudden blizzards!).▪️ Icelandic sheep blocking the path? Stay 5m away—they kick HARD. #Reykjavík#Iceland#Plan B Burger#travelguide