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We still had sunshine so we had to take advantage of this incredible luck because this would not last all day long according to the local weather (vedur.is). We took the road at 9AM towards the Reykjanes peninsula, more specifically the beautiful route 42 that led to Kl
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From Reykjanes to Reykjadalur
The small village of Raufarhofn and its 194 inhabitants is known for Arctic Henge, also called Heimskautsgerðið, which overlooks the village. It is a construction recently initiated in 1996 and still not finished, and our first visit of the day. Often compared to Ston
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From Raufarhofn to Vopnafjordur
We had a big day ahead of us that day. We were leaving the East and the Vopnafjordur region to reach Myvatn, so we had a bit of a road and a pinch in the heart of leaving this beautiful wild region that we did not know yet. Outside, the weather was splendid, a bright su
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Journey to Lake Myvatn
For their 4th trip to Iceland, Eric and Benoit kindly offered Voyage-Islande.fr to publish their travel story: After 2 consecutive winters in Iceland, we decided to return there in summer to enjoy the endless days and the midnight sun again. This year, we left at the en
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11 Days in Iceland
The iceland-dream.com website was created in 2004, managed and updated by a community of dedicated travel enthusiasts who are passionate about Iceland and everything it has to offer. All content is the property of iceland-dream.com. For any comments, corrections, or inf
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When you leave Isafjörður heading east, you arrive at a series of huge fjords grouped under the name of Ísafjarðardjúp. This is the very heart of the Westfjords, each one a gem more superb than the last. Exploring this “Djup” as the Icelanders call it is a rare
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Ísafjarðardjúp to Drangajökull
The Skagi Peninsula is located along Road number 1 on the way to Akureyri AKA the capital of the North, and the famous and spectacular site of Myvatn. Located between Húnaflói Bay in the west and the Skagafjörður Fjord in the east, Skagi isn't the most well known to
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Skagi Peninsula
It's an island, so there are only two options to get to Iceland. Going by plane is the preferred solution by 95% of tourists, but some prefer to arrive in stye in Iceland by sea, or even take their own car on a ferry. For fairly long family stays, this idea may prove t
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How to get to Iceland
Building a travel itinerary for your trip to Iceland will depend on many things. As you play your stay, you'll be wondering how long to stay, the essential tourist hotspots that you really don't want to miss, etc... This guide will point you to our curated itineraries b
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Travel Itineraries in Iceland
Iceland-Dream.com was established in 2004, and has always featured travel journals contributed by many travelers after their trips to Iceland. Some describe full itineraries with a schedule of destinations around Iceland, while other articles cover shorter trips that fo
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Travel Journals from Iceland
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, attracts tourists looking for open spaces and spectacular lunar landscapes. Its latitude, rugged terrain, and geothermal activity create a world of amazing natural phenomena, and there is no shortage of activities on the island. Travel
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What to see and do in Iceland
For over a thousand years these small horses (1m15 to 1m35 at the withers) have been the faithful steeds of Icelanders, a breed that can handle the difficult climate of northern countries. Whatever the season, the Icelandic horse is a common sight when visiting Iceland.
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The Icelandic Horse
It's no secret that there are very few trees in Iceland. Forests are a rare sight, representing 0.5% of the territory. Despite major reforestation efforts made in recent years, the landscapes are generally quite free of trees. It's a good thing Icelanders have a good se
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Hallormsstaður forrest
General information about Iceland Official name: Republic of Iceland Capital: Reykjavík Surface area: 102,950 km² Official language: Icelandic Religion: Lutherans attached to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland (92%) Population: 319,849 inhabitants (inclu
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Iceland Basics
This latest trip to Iceland was again a wonderful experience. The sometimes unpredictable weather wasn't too demoralizing as we managed to adapt our itineraries accordingly. Among the unforgettable moments of this trip was our adventure on the Westmann Islands, which w
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Review of our 10 Days in Iceland