When my boyfriend and I visited Iceland, we road tripped around the country for nine days. That being said, we spent a fair amount of time in the car simply because we drove around the entire Ring Road plus some more. We thus wanted...
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Take a drive (or hike) to the small, charming town of Arnarstapi to see Gatklettur. It is a stone arch that formed naturally over the years. The wind and the waves constantly collided with the stone, thus forming the arch shape visible today....
Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge is a well-known attraction on Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Visitors have the option to view the gorge from the outside, enter and walk about 20 feet (~six meters) to a larger opening, and/or continue the adventure and hike far into the gorge. If...
During our trip to Iceland in August of 2021, we went hiking, hiking, and hiking some more. Iceland is full of so much natural beauty; we thus had to spend as much time as possible outside in order to see it all. We...
Maybe you are a wildlife lover and cannot wait to see seals while in Iceland. Or maybe you think seals are adorable and would not pass up a chance to see them. Either way, Ytri Tunga Beach is one of the best locations to...
Mt. Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss are two of the main attractions on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Furthermore, they are one of the most photographed locations in Iceland. Walk to the waterfall and then capture the iconic photo of the falls with the mountain in the...
Thingvellir National Park was the first stop on my boyfriend and I’s itinerary after arrival at the airport in Iceland. We first went snorkeling in the Silfra fissure. Then we saw Öxarárfoss waterfall. Lastly, we walked the Almannagjá trail in Thingvellir National Park. Walking...
One of the most popular regions in Iceland is the Golden Circle. It is conveniently located less than an hour away from the capital city of Reykjavík. Öxarárfoss in Thingvellir National Park is just one of the attractions to visit within the Golden...
Iceland is a country full of many beautiful attractions as well as unique things to do, and it was thus hard to determine exactly which were my favorites and belonged in my top 10 list. However, after a lot of thought and scrolling...
The Golden Circle holds incredible wonders and attractions, for example the rift between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. In addition, you can find Strokkur and the Geysir Hot Springs. The Geysir Hot Springs is a geothermal area full of geysers, boiling...
Laufskalavarda is a lava ridge in southern Iceland, and over the years it has developed into a tourist attraction. Travelers began to stack stones as they crossed the Mýrdalssandur desert in order to bring good luck upon their journey. Now people from all...
Eastern Iceland, Iceland / 25.01.2022
Svartifoss Waterfall Hike in Iceland
Svartifoss is not the tallest nor the most powerful waterfall in Iceland. Nevertheless, it is one of the most unique. Why? It is surrounded by basalt rock columns. These columns are present in a couple of other areas in Iceland, for example Stuðlagil...
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is one of the most beautiful locations in Iceland. Once you arrive, you will think you entered into the world of a Disney movie, for example Tangled. The canyon formed thousands of years ago as glaciers melted and formed glacial rivers....
Golden Circle, Iceland / 19.01.2022
Kerid Crater in Iceland
Kerid Crater is one of many volcanic wonders located in Iceland. Scientists believe the crater formed when a cone-shaped volcano collapsed into itself thousands of years ago. It has a reddish color, which is due to its youth. Since it is only about...