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Iceland's Famed Secret Lagoon

20 August 2022

The Secret Lagoon, otherwise known as Gamla Laugin in Icelandic, is located in Fluðir at the entrance to the city. In 1891, locals built this large pool using the geothermal properties of the Fluðir region, making it the oldest natural pool in the whole country and

The Fagradalsfjall Volcanic Eruption

13 August 2022

On March 19th, 2021 at 9:45PM, the Reykjanes Peninsula in south-western Iceland became the scene of a cataclysmic event, the Geldingadalsgos eruption. Numerous warning signs predicted the event, and even pinpointed the epicenter near the Fagradalsfjall mountain in the G

Landmannalaugar: Travel guide

30 July 2022

The Landmannalaugar region is among the most beautiful in the country and an unmissable stop for any hiking enthusiast in Iceland. Colourful rhyolite mountains, volcanic landscapes, shadowy skies, marvellous hiking trails and hot springs are but a few of the spectacular

The Rauðanes Hiking Trail

24 July 2022

North-east Iceland is not the most popular region, but that doesn't take away from its many points of interest, including superb hiking trails. The trail to Raudanes Point offers an absolutely magical landscape to all those brave enough to complete the long loop in the

Iceland's famous Road Number 1: the Ring Road

17 July 2022

Road number 1, also called the ring road, is the main thoroughfare that gets you around the island. It connects the main cities along the coast, but also sites of interest around and between them. Coming in at 1,339 km long, Þjóðvegur 1 as they call it in Icelandic

Reynisfjara : the Most Beautiful Beach in Iceland

02 July 2022

Reynisfjara Beach is one of the most visited sites in Iceland, and it's not hard to understand why. Considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in the country, National Geographic even ranked it among the most beautiful beaches in the world! Numerous films and ser

Papey: The Puffin Island

26 June 2022

The small island of Papey is located in the southern part of the Eastern Fjords in Iceland. Located 6 km offshore and accessible from the small port in Djúpivogur, Papey is a natural reserve and completely uninhabited. Bird watchers know Papey well, as the place is a r

Mývatn: your ultimate guide for lakeside activities

18 June 2022

The Myvatn region is known across Iceland for its magical geological features. It is also a region where you can find a dense concentration of tourist sites in a small radius, each more interesting than the last. Indeed, the Mývatn region is probably one of the three m

Höfn

11 June 2022

Höfn is a major town and port in Iceland with over 2000 inhabitants. Located in the south-east of Iceland, this community lies in the Hornafjörður Fjord and is considered the capital of Vatnajokull National Park. Höfn, which simply means “port” in Icelandic, is

Vestrahorn and Stokksnes beach

05 June 2022

Vestrahorn and Stokksnes beach are among the most photographed places in Iceland, having gained in popularity in recent years. One can't deny there is something magical about this mountain and its vertiginous cliffs reflected on the sea water, the black sand beach in th

Skeiðarársandur

29 May 2022

Skeiðarársandur is a sandur, which is geologically speaking is a desert plain formed by the melting of ice caps, and this is quite simply the biggest one in the world, extending as far as the eye can see. Literally, the “sandur of the Skeiðará River”, the Skei

The Eldborg Crater

22 May 2022

The Eldborg Crater, literally the “fortress of fire,” is a volcanic crater located just at the entrance to the Snaefellsness Peninsula in western Iceland. Specifically, it is in the Mýrar region, some 25 km north of Borgarnes. The crater is the real attraction, but

Snaefellsnes: Travel guide

14 May 2022

The Snaefellsnes Peninsula is located in the westernmost region of Iceland, 150 km north of Reykjavik and a 2-hour drive from the capital. Often referred to as “Iceland in miniature”, the region owes this reputation to the great variety of landscapes it offers. Sn

The Dverghamrar Cliffs

08 May 2022

The Dverghamrar cliffs or “Dwarf cliffs” are no Grand Canyon, that's for sure, but they are impressive nonetheless. This natural architecture of huge basaltic organs is located in the Kirkjubæjarklaustur region of southern Iceland. The Dverghamrar site has been pro

Whale Watching in Iceland

30 April 2022

Iceland has in recent years become the European capital of whale watching. This is for many visitors a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so don't miss your chance to book an excursion to observe these mighty cetaceans in their natural habitat. Iceland is the top destinatio

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Iceland's Famed Secret Lagoon

The Fagradalsfjall Volcanic Eruption

Landmannalaugar: Travel guide

The Rauðanes Hiking Trail

Iceland's famous Road Number 1: the Ring Road

Reynisfjara : the Most Beautiful Beach in Iceland

Papey: The Puffin Island

Mývatn: your ultimate guide for lakeside activities

Höfn

Vestrahorn and Stokksnes beach

Skeiðarársandur

The Eldborg Crater

Snaefellsnes: Travel guide

The Dverghamrar Cliffs

Whale Watching in Iceland

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