Top 13 Scenic Hikes to Explore in Iceland
Based on its name alone, you might picture a vast frozen wilderness, but actually only 11% of Iceland is covered with ice.
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What is it about Iceland? Can I say, “everything?”
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Top 8 Adventure Activities in Iceland for Thrill Seekers
Glaciers, terrain-tearing fissures, volcanoes, the midnight sun, and northern lights – adventures in Iceland offer the chance to witness the planet reforming before your eyes.
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Ultimate Guide to Exploring Iceland’s Peaks and Fjords
Vast landscapes stretch between volcanoes and ice-capped mountains. Coastal roads snake around fjords, passing fishing villages, isolated churches – plus the odd sheep bleating on the roadside. Iceland’s countryside is as diverse as it is dramatic.
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Top Foods and Drinks to Try in Iceland
Iceland is famous for many things: blue lagoons, gushing geysers, volcanic landscapes, and the Northern Lights. However, its food scene may not be as well-known.
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Experience the Northern Lights at Hotel Laki, Iceland
A journey to Iceland offers an incredible experience, and witnessing the Northern Lights is undoubtedly a remarkable highlight!
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Ultimate Guide to Capturing Stunning Photos in Iceland’s Westfjords
Free from mass tourism and blessed with blustery stretches of salt-sprayed beaches and dramatic, otherworldly landscapes, Iceland’s Westfjords are an untouched wonderland where nature reigns supreme.
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Ultimate Guide to Van Life in Iceland: Best Campers, Routes, and Regulations
Traveling to Iceland is hotter than ever, and it’s not just because of 2021’svolcanic eruption. The land of fire and ice is a magical island nation with stunning waterfalls, rich culture and customs, and gas station hot dogs worth the trans-oceanic trip alone (yes, we mean it). Consequently, as flights become more available, everyone is eager to check Iceland off their bucket list.
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Ultimate 7-Day Iceland Travel Itinerary
Iceland is a captivating country to visit, particularly for those seeking a unique and adventurous experience distinct from typical beach getaways. It is considerably larger than anticipated, which is why we are excited to present our comprehensive 1-week itinerary that will guide your exploration of this stunning island.
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Exploring Iceland’s Top 10 Natural Wonders: Geysers, Guillemots, and More
Iceland’s natural beauty is renowned. At times it seems as if everywhere you look there’s yet another breath-taking mountain vista, wind-whipped beach, or thundering waterfall – the cascading water perfectly framed by rugged cliffs and falling neatly into a turquoise pool below.
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Best Geothermal Pools in Iceland: Top 10 Natural Hot Springs
Thanks to Iceland’s abundance of geothermal heat, swimming is a national institution, and nearly every town has at least onesundlaug(heated swimming pool – often outdoors).
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Beluga Whales Freed into Iceland’s Open-Water Sanctuary
Iceland is home to the world’s first open-water sanctuary for beluga whales in a groundbreaking global marine welfare project.
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Discover the Westfjords: Iceland’s Ultimate Crowd-Free Escape
The impact of tourism inIcelandhas been widely documented, from aJustin Bieber music video closing a canyontorules being introduced to improve the behavior of campers. However, problems caused by too many tourists are typically confined to the well-trodden south of the country. By visiting Iceland’s furthest reaches, you can escape the crowds altogether and benefit regions that need tourism most.
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Ultimate Road Trip Playlist for Exploring Iceland
Iceland’s landscape is one of the most evocative on the planet – mist-shrouded cliff-sides, inky black beaches, and ghostly blue glaciers. All of it creates an unrivalled atmosphere, making it essential that your Iceland road trip has a soundtrack just as majestic.
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Essential Packing Guide for Hiking Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail
With black volcanic deserts and verdant valleys, steaming geothermal springs and glacial rivers, plummeting ravines and precipitous ridges, it’s no wonder Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail is such a legendary hiking trail.
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Exploring Iceland’s Ring Road: A Culinary Adventure
For a long time, the cuisine of Iceland was spoken about in hushed tones, if at all – they eatwhat?Fermented shark? Sheep’s head? However, these days, travellers looking for fine food experiences are spoiled for choice: super-fresh seafood, succulent free-range lamb, and creamy, innovative dairy products are among the treats being showcased in a burgeoning foodie culture.
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Top 10 Local Pools in Iceland for a Unique Swimming Experience
Large or small, rich or poor, every community in Iceland has its own public swimming pool. Here, neighbors catch up, children misbehave, and the local mayor is confronted about his latest decision. Moreover, with naturally heated water and stunning settings across the country, it’s easy to see why a trip to the sundlaug is a delightful experience for visitors to soak up Iceland.
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Top Wildlife Viewing Spots in Iceland
When humans first arrived in Iceland over 1100 years ago, it seemed desolate, serving primarily as a layover for migrating birds and home to the solitary Arctic fox, the only native land mammal. However, by expanding your exploration into the wild hills, dramatic cliffs, expansive glaciers, and captivating offshore islands, you can discover a wealth of wildlife in Iceland.
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Explore Iceland’s Longest Fjord: The Ultimate Road Trip Guide
The Ring Road may be Iceland’s classic road-tripping route and hold plenty of treasures, but taking your four wheels north off the beaten track and along the untamed wilds of Eyjafjörður, the country’s longest fjord, is something no adventurous traveler will ever regret.
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