30th Anniversary Trip Travelog

On July 14th, 2025, we celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. To mark the occasion, we took a 10-day trip to Iceland and Ireland from June 15th to June 26th. This travelog is a record of what we saw and experienced on that wonderful journey. We hope you enjoy reading it—and perhaps feel inspired to plan a similar adventure yourself.

We flew all segments with Icelandair, the national carrier of Iceland, which offers a direct flight from Detroit to Keflavík International Airport (KEF). From Iceland, we continued to Ireland for the second leg of our trip. Our return route was from Dublin to Keflavík, followed by a three-hour layover before our 6.5-hour flight back to Detroit.

A note about Icelandair: the lowest fare tier does not include checked luggage, seat selection, earbuds, or meals. These amenities can be added à la carte and still end up being more economical than the significantly more expensive Saga Class. We booked our flights in January and secured a great summer fare—around $1,500 per person, round-trip. We also booked our Airbnbs at the same time, finding comfortable and affordable accommodations that averaged $120 per night—a bargain compared to hotel prices.

Travel tips:

• Download the Icelandair app to track flights and easily purchase add-ons.

• Use the Airbnb app to keep all your stay details in one convenient place.

• In Iceland, you’ll need an international driver’s license to rent a car.

• In Ireland, expect a €5,000 hold on your credit card when renting a car. This was promptly refunded after the trip.