Five little known facts about Iceland to help you before your trip.

Iceland is a dream destination for many tourists. The star attractions include the northern lights, hot water springs, and the lovely scenery, to mention a few. However, it's best to take some precautions to avoid disappointment.

Here are a few tips:

The weather is deceitful. It may suddenly change from warm and sunny to cold, cloudy, windy in thirty minutes! Careful!!

Sighting of the Northern lights is tough. You must plan to stay for at least a week to be on the safe side.

Public convenience facilities can be difficult to find. Also, you need to pay if you manage to spot one.

A bath in the warm springs can damage your hair or make them stiff due to the presence of silica. Please apply conditioner before taking a dip.

Water smells like rotten eggs because of high sulphur content. But tastes fine and fit for consumption.

Enjoy your travels!