Iceland is one of those locations in the world where no matter which way you turn there is another dramatic landscape to try and comprehend. There are a seemingly endless list of mountains, glaciers and waterfalls to visit however one[…]
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A Natural Wonder Of Iceland – The Gullfoss Waterfall
There’s something incredibly alluring about waterfalls isn’t there? Perhaps it’s the size of them? The force of the water? Maybe even how the waterfall sits within its surroundings? Whatever the draw you can all but guarantee that if there’s one[…]
Hiking To The Sólheimajökull Glacier In Iceland
When in Iceland there are a number of things that you can expect to see with ice, mountains and volcanoes being the obvious choices. Combine them all together on your itinerary however and in Iceland you will be on your[…]
Walking Between The North American And Eurasian Tectonic Plates At Thingvellir In Iceland
Iceland really is a country of two halves. It is of course the famous land of fire and ice due to its conflict of volcanoes and glaciers however the real story of its two halves sits with its tectonic makeup[…]
Visiting The Sun Voyager Viking Boat Sculpture in Reykjavik
In recent years the lure of Reykjavik in Iceland as a travel destination has grown. Not because it has become cheaper (it’s still incredibly expensive here), but largely down to Iceland entering popular culture through shows like Game of Thrones[…]
What To Expect From A Northern Lights Trip In Iceland
If you’re heading to Iceland/Reykjavik this year, chances are you only have one thing on your mind – the phenomenon that is the Aurora aka the Northern Lights. It’s the most obvious and most in demand excursion that everyone who[…]
Enjoying A Stay At The Contemporary Skuggi Hotel In Reykjavik
Heading to Reykjavik is something we had been planning to do for many years and having finally decided to make the 3 hour trip from the UK we booked ourselves a stay at the beautifully modern Skuggi Hotel. Booking.com Double[…]
What To Expect On The Golden Circle Tour In Iceland
The Golden Circle in Iceland is a popular tourist route covering around 200 miles. As the name suggests, it’s a circular route that starts from Reykjavik in south west Iceland that takes you inland around 70 miles. Whilst in Iceland[…]
Visiting The Landmark Hallgrímskirkja Church In Reykjavik
The Eiffel Tower, The Statue of Liberty, The Colloseum, every city has an iconic building that people recognise it by whether through historical means or modern design and Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik is no different. Designed by Guðjón Samúelsson in 1937[…]
The 10 Best Things To Do In Iceland
Heading to Iceland presents a number of challenges ranging from what time of the year to visit to what is going to be affordable once there. One thing is for sure however and that it that whatever you choose to[…]
An Authentic Natural Hot Spring Experience At The Secret Lagoon In Iceland
You simply can’t visit Iceland without experiencing the geothermal power of the country and there’s no better way to do so than to visit one of the hot springs. Being a volcanic country there is no shortage of hot springs[…]
Planning For A Trip To Reykjavik In December
One of the biggest things on my bucket list has been to head somewhere in the world to see the famous Aurora Borealis a.k.a. the Northern Lights. The greens, blues and reds swirling through the sky have always fascinated me[…]