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Lakagígar: The Laki Craters
Lakagígar: The Laki Craters
19 March 2023

Lakagígar: The Laki Craters

Laki is a volcanic fissure in Iceland made up of no less than 135 craters stretching over 25 km. This string of craters is named Lakagígar in Icelandic, which literally means “the Laki craters”. Located in the south of the island between the huge Mýrdalsjökull an

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Silfra : diving into the rift

Silfra : diving into the rift12 March 2023
Not only does Iceland have magnificent terrestrial landscapes but it also offers us extraordinary underwater scenery. Indeed, the Silfra diving spot is simply considered to be one of the 3 best diving spots in the world. The island has at least 2 unique dive sites in th
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Silfra : diving into the rift

Hvammsvík hot springs

Hvammsvík hot springs05 March 2023
Among the innumerable hot springs that can be found in Iceland, we must now count on the one in Hvammsvík, which opened recently, in July 2022. Only 6 months after the opening of Hvammsvík, the hot springs were highlighted by TimeOut magazine as the No.1 destination t
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Hvammsvík hot springs

Kvernufoss : the hidden waterfall

Kvernufoss : the hidden waterfall26 February 2023
Much less famous than its majestic neighbor Skogafoss, Kvernufoss is one of those little-known treasures in southern Iceland. Kvernufoss is neither the most powerful nor the highest waterfall in the country but it is well worth a visit. Very often, tourists pass near th
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Kvernufoss : the hidden waterfall

Iceland most beautiful canyons

Iceland most beautiful canyons19 February 2023
Iceland is a country associated with volcanism and glaciers. The numerous glaciers and volcanoes on the island have shaped the landscape for centuries by carving out rock and sometimes drawing absolutely magnificent canyons. There are numerous canyons all over Iceland,
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Iceland most beautiful canyons

Loftsalahellir cave

Loftsalahellir cave12 February 2023
In recent years, the Loftsalahellir cave has become a crossing point on the south coast of Iceland that attracts more and more photographers. Indeed, this amazingly shaped cave offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the south coast and in particular of the Dyrholaey pe
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Loftsalahellir cave

Kerlingarfjöll hiking guide

Kerlingarfjöll hiking guide05 February 2023
Lost in the heart of Iceland, Kerlingarfjöll, literally: “the mountains of the good woman”, is a very active geothermal site. It is a remote mountain range in central Iceland that offers unforgettable hikes. The highest point in this mountain range is Mount Snaekol
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Kerlingarfjöll hiking guide

Puffins in iceland

Puffins in iceland29 January 2023
Puffins, or lundi in Icelandic, populate Iceland by the millions, so much so that this little bird is a bit the symbol of the country. The Atlantic puffin is not very big, since it measures about 30 cm and has a wingspan of only 60 cm. The “clown bird” has a very pa
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Puffins in iceland

Fimmvörðuháls trek

Fimmvörðuháls trek22 January 2023
The Fimmvörðuháls, or the Pass of the Five Cairns, is a mythical pass in southern Iceland. It is famous for the breathtaking trek of the same name that takes you to the Thórsmörk Valley from Skógar across the Fimmvörðuháls ice pass. It is undoubtedly one of the
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Fimmvörðuháls trek

Iceland's Famed DC3 Plane Wreckage

Iceland's Famed DC3 Plane Wreckage15 January 2023
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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Iceland's Famed DC3 Plane Wreckage

Vindbelgjarfjall hike

Vindbelgjarfjall hike08 January 2023
The Myvatn region is full of hikes, each one more fantastic than the last. When you arrive near the lake by road number 1 or the 848, a crater and a mountain dominate the surroundings: the Hverfjall crater and the Vindbelgjarfjall mountain. The Vindbelgjarfjall mountai
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Vindbelgjarfjall hike

End of year celebrations in Iceland

End of year celebrations in Iceland25 December 2022
More and more tourists are choosing Christmas holidays to discover Iceland and spend Christmas Eve and New Year's Day there. Of course, the country is not visited in the same way at this time of the year as in summer: the length of the days is much shorter and the weath
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End of year celebrations in Iceland

Christmas in Iceland

Christmas in Iceland18 December 2022
Christmas is called “Jól” or “Yul” in Icelandic and it is a particularly important tradition for Icelanders. Historically, in Iceland, Christmas was celebrated on the shortest day of the year, December 21st. Since the year 1000, Christmas has been celebrated ac
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Christmas in Iceland

Rauðibotn crater

Rauðibotn crater11 December 2022
The Rauðibotn crater is located in the Fjalllabak region, more precisely in the Hólmsárlón region. This small oasis is a real unknown gem in the highlands, a crater of contrasts of red and fluorescent green in the middle of volcanic deserts and at the foot of the tw
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Rauðibotn crater

Bláhylur lake (Hnausapollur)

Bláhylur lake (Hnausapollur)04 December 2022
Bláhylur Lake, also known as Hnausapollur, is a beautiful dark blue lake located very close to Landmannalaugar. Often mistaken for its neighbor Ljótapollur because they are very similar, Bláhylur is however much easier to access. Being very accessible, it would be a
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Bláhylur lake (Hnausapollur)

Langjökull glacier

Langjökull glacier27 November 2022
Langjökull is a huge glacier in central Iceland, located in the western part of the highlands. It is also home to part of a volcanic system. It is the closest ice cap to the capital Reykjavík. Rather easy to get to, Langjökull is famous for its superb ice caves and o
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Langjökull glacier
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