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
As we jumped off of the tour bus, our guide spoke to us in an uplifting, yet somewhat serious tone “You are about to see the most beautiful waterfall in all of Iceland. Do not be surprised if you start to cry when you see it. Its magnificence is like no other.” I am…
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Why You Should Visit The Seljalandsfoss Waterfall In Iceland
One of my dreams has been to step behind a waterfall and see it from that unique perspective. I was really excited when we finally had that opportunity on a day tour in Iceland while visiting Seljalandsfoss. If you are into waterfalls, Iceland is the spot to go. In fact, during all of our…
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The Geothermal Park In Hveragerdi Iceland
After discovering geysers on the famous “Golden Circle Tour” in Iceland, we wanted to see more of these epic natural wonders before we left. While doing some research, we found another active site about 28 miles (45 km) away from the capital of Reykjavik where we were staying. It was located within the Hveragerdi…
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Geysir Geothermal Area Iceland
If you are looking for something more adventurous and explosive on your travels, you will definitely want to check out the Geysir Geothermal Area in Iceland. I know what you are thinking, is geyser spelled correctly here? In this post I will be referring to it as geysir, because the name geysir came from…
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Gullfoss Falls Iceland
Our second stop on the epic Icelandic “Golden Circle Tour” was to the Gullfoss Falls. The area consists of two waterfalls, that are an upper and a lower waterfall. The name of it is translated to “Golden Falls” in English. It is true that the water itself does have a golden hue to it.…
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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
One of my favorite adventures in Iceland was going to the Glacier Lagoon! We used the Gray Line Tour Bus when we went, and it is about five hours away from the capital of Reykjavik to give you an idea of how long it takes to get there. This was one of the coolest…
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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 and magical villages that you can visit in Iceland is Vik. This area is definitely worth a visit, and provides truly 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 amazing…
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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 in Iceland, and if you are traveling here for the first time, I highly recommend staying in this capital city. This place is known for its multitude of activities such as hiking in the city, going on a Northern Lights tour, horse riding, ocean tours, culture walks, historical…
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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…