Blog
Solo Female Travel in Iceland with Green Edventures
Brianna first joined Green Edventures on her own for a trip to Tanzania. On her next adventure, she rode Icelandic horses to the beach, had a seal pop up beside her kayak, and felt the afternoon turn cold as the solar eclipse darkened the pasture. Here’s what nine days in Iceland with a women’s group felt like.
Hiking Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail: My Experience 4 Days Plus Pre & Post Hike Activities
Four days hiking through Iceland's Laugavegur Trail, an extra day exploring Þórsmörk, and a well-earned soak at Sky Lagoon By Tara Short | Founder & CEO, Green Edventures Eco Tours &...
Laugavegur Trek Packing List: Essentials For Fully Supported Hut-To-Hut Hiking
Laugavegur Trek Packing List: Essentials to Bring on a Fully Supported Tour By Tara Short | Founder of Green Edventures | Leading women’s adventures since 2009 and leading groups on the Laugavegur...
Iceland Knitting Tour for Women: Shawls, Sheep and Réttir
What is an Iceland knitting tour for women really like? From shawl knitting workshops with Icelandic designers to meeting local artisans and joining the annual sheep roundup, discover how Green Edventures’ 2026 journey brought Iceland’s wool traditions, landscapes, and culture together in one unforgettable adventure.
Can I Hike the Laugavegur Trail? A Guide for Women Over 50
Age alone doesn’t determine whether you can complete Laugavegur. Your fitness, hiking experience, balance, health, preparation, and attitude matter much more.
Iceland Knitting Tour: Why Choose a Guided Tour Over D.I.Y for the Full Experience
A D.I.Y Iceland Knitting tour might save you money, but it lacks the depth and exclusive access that a guided tour provides. When you travel with local experts, you gain more than just entry into tourist sites—you’re welcomed into the homes, traditions, and stories of a community. On our knitting tour, we didn’t just see Iceland; we lived it, breathed it, and wove ourselves into its fabric.
Iceland Knitting Tour Reviews: What Travelers Loved About Shawls, Sheep and Northern Lights
What is it really like to join an Iceland knitting tour? Travelers on Green Edventures’ September 2026 Shawls, Sheep Round Up & Northern Lights trip described a small group journey with...
What Does a 45L Backpack Mean? A Women’s Guide to Backpack Sizes for Hiking
Wait! What does a 45L backpack mean!? If you’ve ever stared at a packing list and wondered what those numbers actually mean, you’re not alone. Most of the women’s active travel tours we organize...
Women’s Hiking Adventures Summer 2027: Iceland’s Laugavegur Trek
You may never remember how to pronounce the name Laugavegur, but this 40-mile trek in the remote Southern Highlands of Iceland will be unforgettable.
What to Pack for a Women’s Adventure Trip
Before a Green Edventures trip even begins, there is something our travelers tell us they love: Our packing lists. We put a lot of thought into them because packing for a women’s adventure trip...
Who Travels on Our Women’s Adventures?
One of the questions women often have before joining a Green Edventures trip is: Who will I be traveling with? We often describe our trips as adventures for like-minded women. But that doesn’t mean...
Plan Now for 2027: Your Next Adventure Starts Here!
2027 might still sound far away, but when it comes to planning an unforgettable adventure, **now is the perfect time to start dreaming — and planning.** The Green Edventures 2027 tour calendar is...