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Iceland's Famed DC3 Plane Wreckage
Iceland's Famed DC3 Plane Wreckage
09 November 2025

Iceland's Famed DC3 Plane Wreckage

Lost in the sands of Sólheimasandur in the far south of Iceland lies the wreck of a US Army plane. This carcass is in fact a Douglas R4D-8, or Super DC-3, that once flew for the US Navy and has now become one of the most photographed sites in southern Iceland. Located

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The Vatnajökull Glacier

The Vatnajökull Glacier02 November 2025
Vatnajökull is more than just a glacier: this colossal ice cap, located in southern Iceland, covers 8,400 km² making it the second largest ice cap in Europe. If you have a chance to visit “the glacier of the lakes” you will be awed by the raw power of this landsca
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The Vatnajökull Glacier

Diving in the Silfra Rift

Diving in the Silfra Rift26 October 2025
Not only does Iceland have magnificent landscapes in the traditional sense, but the subaquatic scenery is also quite extraordinary. Indeed, Silfra is considered one of the 3 best diving spots in the world. Iceland has 2 unique and world-renowned dive sites, Silfra and S
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Diving in the Silfra Rift

Northern lights in Iceland

Northern lights in Iceland19 October 2025
The Northern Lights are an unforgettable sight to any lucky enough to catch this marvelous dance of lights in the sky. Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see an aurora borealis! This is without a doubt the favorite natural wonder that draws people from al
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Northern lights in Iceland

Dettifoss: Iceland's Mightiest Waterfall

Dettifoss: Iceland's Mightiest Waterfall12 October 2025
Dettifoss is known to be the most powerful waterfall in Iceland and even in Europe. 44 meters high and 100 meters wide, the fall has a flow of about 500 m³ per second in summer, when the flow is strongest. Dettifoss is somewhat isolated in the desert to the north of Ic
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Dettifoss: Iceland's Mightiest Waterfall

The Rauðibotn Crater

The Rauðibotn Crater05 October 2025
The Rauðibotn crater is located in the Fjalllabak region, more precisely in Hólmsárlón. This small oasis is a real gem lost in the highlands, a crater of contrasts with red and fluorescent green in the volcanic deserts, with the two huge glaciers, Torfajökull and M
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The Rauðibotn Crater

Iceland in autumn

Iceland in autumn28 September 2025
Although there are officially only two seasons in Iceland, namely winter and summer, technically the months of September, October and November are considered autumn in Iceland. If one were ask the animals, the beginning of autumn would coincide with the bird migration p
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Iceland in autumn

The Laugahraun Hiking Trail

The Laugahraun Hiking Trail21 September 2025
Located in Landmannalaugar, Laugahraun, literally “the hot spring lava flow” to locals, is (you guessed it) a lava flow extending from Brennisteinsalda to the Vondugil valley. Laugahraun is also the name of an official hiking trail in Landmannalaugar, the easiest an
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The Laugahraun Hiking Trail

Westman Islands Travel Guide

Westman Islands Travel Guide14 September 2025
The Vestmannaeyjar archipelago consists of 18 islands and a few other rocks and islets, all of which were borne from volcanic events. Often forgotten by tourists as you have to stray a bit far from route number 1, the Westman Islands as they are known internationally ar
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Westman Islands Travel Guide

The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail

The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail07 September 2025
Brennisteinsalda is a volcano located in the Landmannalaugar region, famous for its ascent, a beautiful hiking trail. Landmannalaugar is a hiker's paradise, and the Brennisteinsalda hike is arguably the top choice in the region, along with Bláhnúkur. When to go and h
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The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail

Iceland's Most Beautiful Waterfalls

Iceland's Most Beautiful Waterfalls31 August 2025
With its rugged landscape and impressive glaciers, Iceland is made for cascades, and you can visit thousands of them spread all over the island. In fact, Iceland is known as “the land of 10,000 waterfalls” because they are all over the place, quite literally. Most a
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Iceland's Most Beautiful Waterfalls

The Sandafell Hike

The Sandafell Hike24 August 2025
Nestled in the Vestfirðir peninsula (Westfjords), the hike to the summit of Sandafell is a well-known trek among locals. Overlooking the peaceful village of Þingeyri, this modest peak offers spectacular views of Dýrafjörður fjord, the surrounding mountains, and the
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The Sandafell Hike

The Hvammsvík Hot Springs

The Hvammsvík Hot Springs17 August 2025
There are countless hot springs in Iceland, and this latest addition the list in Hvammsvík opened very recently, in July 2022. Barely 6 months after the grand opening of Hvammsvík, the hot springs were listed by TimeOut magazine as the No.1 destination to visit in 202
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The Hvammsvík Hot Springs

Iceland's Most Beautiful Canyons

Iceland's Most Beautiful Canyons10 August 2025
Iceland is known for its countless volcanoes and glaciers. The glacial and volcanic landscapes of the island were shaped by geological forces over centuries, carving out the bedrock and sometimes producing absolutely magnificent canyons. There are numerous canyons all o
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Iceland's Most Beautiful Canyons

The Nesjavellir Hike

The Nesjavellir Hike03 August 2025
Nesjavellir is a significant geothermal area located near Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, just southwest of the expansive Lake Þingvallavatn. Although it’s easy to reach, the region remains relatively off the radar for most visitors—despite offering a scenic hiking
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The Nesjavellir Hike

The Hveradalir-Kerlingarfjöll Hiking Trail

The Hveradalir-Kerlingarfjöll Hiking Trail27 July 2025
The Kerlingarfjöll region is entirely isolated, a remote part of the central highlands and a paradise for hikers. The Hveradalir trail is probably the most popular in the region. Being so remote, Kerlingarfjöll is not the most popular region compared to Iceland's many
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The Hveradalir-Kerlingarfjöll Hiking Trail
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