Just a stone's throw from Vatnajökull National Park lies what many Icelanders call "the Crown Jewel of Iceland," Jökulsárlón Lagoon. With a country as geographically sensational as Iceland, it is hard to imagine its crown jewel as anything short of incredible. And Jökulsárlón lives up to its unofficial title. This bay of glaciers keeps thousands of visitors and tourists...
If you are planning on visiting Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park during your next trip to Iceland, you are in for a treat. As one of Iceland's best national parks, it is one of the country's most visited tourist attractions, and for a good reason. Landscapes within the park shift drastically and are cinematic. The tours offered throughout the park...
Located in southern Iceland, the sleepy fishing town has dominated social media for the past few years. This begs the question, “Why has a small fishing village with a population of around 300 drawn so much fanfare worldwide?” The answer can be summarized in two words: black sand. All of southern Iceland boasts monochromatic beaches, but two of the...
Iceland is a country whose flora and fauna are rare, uncommon, and hard to find anywhere else. And this uniqueness is not only related to plants and landscapes; its horses deserve a special mention as well. I know many of our readers love Icelandic horses and are chomping at the bit to know all about them. But don’t fret!...
Iceland is a really cool place to take your kids. Their tiny eyes will light up when they see the immense power of the country’s waterfalls or the cool scenery in places like Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. And what’s better than taking your little ones whale watching? The gentle giants that roam the sub-arctic waters are unlike anything they’ve seen...
If you are looking to step up your Instagram game, visit Iceland. Don’t hesitate. Just buy the plane tickets and never look back. There are many reasons why Iceland is the most Instagrammable place in the world. It is nearly impossible to take a bad picture of Iceland. Heck, it's even hard to take a bad selfie (or as...
While many people visit Iceland often stick to Reykjavik and environs or the South Coast, some choose to venture North on Iceland's Ring Road. there's plenty to see and do at the top part of the country including Akureyri and Godafoss waterfall. Another popular stop off is Dalvík, home to the famous fish festival and some of Iceland's best...
Despite being so tiny, Iceland's puffins are hard to miss. They are possibly the cutest bird in existence, behind the penguin and the blue-footed booby. They have all of the tell-tale signs of an adorable animal: they are colorful, inquisitive, and clumsy. Not only are they cute but they are fascinating birds. Before your next trip to Iceland, you...
Iceland is a place that tops many tourists’ bucket lists. But once you’ve explored Reykjavik and taken a dip in the Blue Lagoon, what else is there to do? The answer is, plenty! When researching and planning a trip to Iceland, most seasoned travelers want to get off the beaten path and discover something special. Iceland has plenty of...
Imagine this: you are floating in opaque misty blue water surrounded by ancient lava fields while you drink a smoothie. The steam fills the air and opens up your lungs. You are totally relaxed. Looking up at a pale blue sky and you begin to daydream. Just as you close your eyes, a silhouetted figure emerges, standing above you....
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