Having a magical time in Iceland - without breaking the bank

Reykjavik is one of the world’s most expensive cities but there are practical ways to make the trip affordable and still have a magical experience, writes Vickie Maye.

There was a whistle and then a sudden pop, as though something had exploded right overhead. The blast came again, louder this time.

Finally we saw the flashes of light over the water, on the horizon — red, yellow, blue and gold.