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Maelifell: the Mælifellssandur volcano
Maelifell: the Mælifellssandur volcano
21 April 2024

Maelifell: the Mælifellssandur volcano

The Mælifell mountain north of the huge Mýrdalsjökull is one of the most photogenic in Iceland. This place is completely surreal, a mountain shaped like a pyramid with flanks carpeted in green moss that contrast in spectacular fashion with the black desert of Mælife

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Vanlife in Iceland

Vanlife in Iceland

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The Volcanoes of Iceland

The Volcanoes of Iceland

Iceland is the land of volcanoes

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Christmas in Iceland

Christmas in Iceland24 December 2023
Christmas is called “Jól” or “Yul” in Icelandic and it is a major tradition for Icelanders. Historically, Christmas was celebrated on the shortest day of the year in Iceland, December 21st. Around the year 1000, the local Christmas day aligned with the internat
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Christmas in Iceland

The Sólheimajökull Glacier

The Sólheimajökull Glacier17 December 2023
A pride of the south, Sólheimajökull is what's known as a glacier tongue or ice tongue that grew out of the huge Mýrdalsjökull ice sheet. Greater Mýrdalsjökull is known for being home to several volcanoes that have often attracted attention in Iceland. This is the
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The Sólheimajökull Glacier

Harpa: The Reykjavik Cultural Center

Harpa: The Reykjavik Cultural Center10 December 2023
Harpa is a world-famous building in the center of Reykjavik. Renowned for its modern architecture, this Icelandic icon is decorated in thousands of glass panels and serves as a theater, concert hall, auditorium, and convention center all at once. It is among the city's
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Harpa: The Reykjavik Cultural Center

Arctic Foxes in Iceland

Arctic Foxes in Iceland03 December 2023
The polar fox, or Arctic fox, is believed to have arrived in Iceland 10,000 years before our era and is the only native mammal in the country. Even though the polar fox population is tending to decline in Iceland, the number is estimated at more than 7,000 individuals t
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Arctic Foxes in Iceland

Iceland in winter

Iceland in winter26 November 2023
Iceland in winter and summer is like visiting two different countries. You won't be seeing the same landscapes or doing the same activities, due to much shorter days and weather conditions. Summer is the most popular season for visitors, but Icelandic winters are not wi
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Iceland in winter

Laugarvatn Fontana Hot Springs

Laugarvatn Fontana Hot Springs19 November 2023
Laugarvatn Fontana, a spa offering access to the hot springs of Lake Laugarvatn, is situated just a short stroll away from the renowned Thingvellir National Park within the Golden Circle region. The locals in Laugarvatn have a longstanding tradition of utilizing the min
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Laugarvatn Fontana Hot Springs

The Múlagljúfur Canyon

The Múlagljúfur Canyon12 November 2023
The Múlagljúfur Canyon is an absolute must-see when you're exploring southern Iceland. While it remains somewhat off the beaten path for most travelers, it has been gaining popularity in recent years. At the heart of this canyon lies the breathtaking Hangandifoss wate
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The Múlagljúfur Canyon

Ljótipollur Lake

Ljótipollur Lake05 November 2023
Ljótipollur lake is one of the jewels of the Landmannalaugar region. Often ignored by tourists, this site is a place of rare beauty with one of the most unfortunate names in the country... Ljótipollur literally means “ugly mud pool” in French. The lake is located
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Ljótipollur Lake

The Vatnajökull Glacier

The Vatnajökull Glacier29 October 2023
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

Skaftafell : hiking in the park

Skaftafell : hiking in the park22 October 2023
Skaftafell Park was its own national park until 2008 when it was integrated with the new Vatnajökull National Park and its 8500 km² of wilderness. This particular gem is not to be missed if you stay in South Iceland. Skaftafell one of the most beautiful parks in Icela
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Skaftafell : hiking in the park

Northern lights in Iceland

Northern lights in Iceland15 October 2023
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

The Haifoss Waterfall

The Haifoss Waterfall08 October 2023
The magnificent Haifoss waterfall, literally “high waterfall” in Icelandic, is the 3rd highest waterfall in Iceland. Located in the lush Þjórsárdalur (Thjorsardalur) valley, this particular fall is often forgotten by tourists, but it's their loss! The Fossá trib
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The Haifoss Waterfall

The Golden Circle in Iceland

The Golden Circle in Iceland01 October 2023
The Golden Circle is one of the most visited regions in Iceland. It is a true tourist hotspot, the area being conveniently located near the capital Reykjavik and home to 3 of the most popular sites in Iceland. The Golden Circle extends over 70 km at its widest and runs
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The Golden Circle in Iceland

Iceland in autumn

Iceland in autumn24 September 2023
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

Arnarstapi: Hiking to Hellnar

Arnarstapi: Hiking to Hellnar17 September 2023
Arnarstapi and Hellnar are two nearby small coastal villages in the south-western part of the Snaefellsnes peninsula along route 574 that runs along the coastline. The village of Arnarstapi is the departure point for a good number of hiking trails around the peninsula a
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Arnarstapi: Hiking to Hellnar
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