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Diving in the Silfra Rift

26 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

Northern lights in Iceland

19 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

Dettifoss: Iceland's Mightiest Waterfall

12 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

The Rauðibotn Crater

05 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

Iceland in autumn

28 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

The Laugahraun Hiking Trail

21 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

Westman Islands Travel Guide

14 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

The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail

07 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

Iceland's Most Beautiful Waterfalls

31 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

The Sandafell Hike

24 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

The Hvammsvík Hot Springs

17 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

Iceland's Most Beautiful Canyons

10 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

The Nesjavellir Hike

03 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

The Hveradalir-Kerlingarfjöll Hiking Trail

27 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

The Eruption near Grindavík

20 July 2025

[Updated 08/06/2025] On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10:17PM local time exactly, a massive volcanic eruption occured near Grindavík after several weeks of geological tension. Iceland is currently experiencing its fourth eruptive event on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2

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Diving in the Silfra Rift

Northern lights in Iceland

Dettifoss: Iceland's Mightiest Waterfall

The Rauðibotn Crater

Iceland in autumn

The Laugahraun Hiking Trail

Westman Islands Travel Guide

The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail

Iceland's Most Beautiful Waterfalls

The Sandafell Hike

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Iceland's Most Beautiful Canyons

The Nesjavellir Hike

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