Tag: Europe
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Chasing Sheep In The Land Of Fire And Ice
I think this may be one of my favorite topics to write about in regards to Iceland. As you may have guessed from the title of this post, we are going to talk about Icelandic sheep today (of course I promise you I did not chase down any sheep, but I may have walked…
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The Skogafoss Waterfall
The Skogafoss Waterfall is not far away from the capital of Reykjavik, Iceland. It is almost a two hour drive (97 miles/155.5 km) so you could do this as a day trip if you wanted to. It is in southern Iceland, right by the town of Vik. Location wise, this waterfall is right on…
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Why You Should Visit The Seljalandsfoss Waterfall In Iceland
One of the most magical and enchanting places that you will want to travel to in Iceland is the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. If you love exploring nature, you will absolutely love it, and it is definitely worth visiting. It is also free to visit, and I would recommend spending at least a half and hour…
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The Geothermal Park In Hveragerdi Iceland
The Geothermal Park in Hveragerdi, Iceland is definitely a spot worth visiting in this amazing area. The best time that I would recommend going is during the warmer summer months. It is safe to check out, just make sure that you do not get super close to the steam vents. After discovering geysers on…
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Geysir Geothermal Area Iceland
If you are looking for something more adventurous and explosive on your travels, you have to check out the Geysir Geothermal Area in Iceland. You will want to set aside at least an hour to look at all of the magnificent geysirs, and to really take in all of the beautiful nature views. It…
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Gullfoss Falls Iceland
The epic Gullfoss Falls in Iceland is one of the most famous and powerful waterfalls in the region, and is definitely worth a visit. It consists of two waterfalls, which are an upper and a lower waterfall. The name Gullfoss means “Golden Falls” in English. The parking lot is also really close to the…
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Why You Should Visit Thingvellir National Park
If you are traveling to Iceland, one of the most popular tours that you will hear about is the Golden Circle Tour. Typically, the first stop on this tour is usually the Thingvellir National Park. If you are staying in Reykjavik, it is about a 45 minute drive, which is pretty close location wise.…
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The Magnificent Landscapes Of Iceland
After we arrived in Iceland from the Keflavik International Airport, I instantly knew that we were somewhere truly spectacular. As the bus meandered down the roads to Reykjavik, all that you can see for miles and miles were these gorgeous lava fields. This makes a lot of sense because Iceland was formed from the…
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A Day Trip To The Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon In Iceland
The Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in Iceland is one of those excursions that you will want to check out when you are traveling to the area. It is definitely worth the visit, and you will see the icebergs up close in addition to a close view of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. I would expect to be there…
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Hiking The Kerid Volcanic Crater In Iceland
When we were in Iceland, because we were not familiar with the area, we did utilize a touring company (Gray Line, they were amazing and I will link their site below) for the beginning of the trip to kind of get a feeling for the region. Once we felt more secure about our location,…
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Exploring A Lava Tunnel In Iceland
If you love a combination of history, nature, and adventure, you will definitely want to explore a lava tunnel, and especially the Raufarhólshellir lava tube! It is definitely worth a visit, and is quite impressive to see the inner workings of it. I highly recommend their guided tours (that is what we went on)…
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Magical Vik Iceland
One of the most delightful villages in Iceland that is worth a visit is the truly magnificent Vik. When you spend the day here, you will see amazing vantage points of its gorgeous black sand beach and nature formations. There are also a lot of really cute little shops here, along with some really…
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The Spectacular Landmarks Of Reykjavik
When we were exploring the city of Reykjavik Iceland, we found some of the most gorgeous landmarks, and places very specific to the region that you will want to check out when you are traveling there. I think it makes the most sense to go in the actual order in which we found them, so…
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Exploring Reykjavik Iceland
Reykjavik is such an enchanting city located in southwestern Iceland, and if you are traveling here for the first time, I highly recommend staying in this capital city. This place is quite famous for its multitude of activities such as hiking in the city, going on a Northern Lights tour, horse riding, ocean tours,…
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A Journey To Reykjavik Iceland
A couple years ago, it was a very busy period in my life. I was working all the time with crazy hours, my husband and I planned a wedding, got married, and then decided to go on a honeymoon somewhere far away, literally in a land that we only had dreamed of. This place…