Category: Waterfalls
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Iceland: adventure under the midnight sun
Forged by fire and honed by ice, Iceland is home to some of the greatest wilderness areas in Europe. Small in population to begin with, the vast majority of people live in Reykjavik, leaving huge expanses undeveloped, practically free from human impact. The result is a visually stunning landscape with points of natural interest around…
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Day 3: Driving the Ring Road in Iceland | Höfn to Egilsstaðir
We spent our third day in Iceland navigating the Eastern Fjords from Höfn to Egilsstaðir. Most of the morning was spent driving along the coast, making countless stops to take in the scenery or just to let the sheep cross the road. We had our first and only big uh-oh, getting stuck in sinking sand;…
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Dynjandi: A Hidden Waterfall in Iceland’s Westfjords
If you’re interested in seeing some of the most spectacular, jaw dropping, out-of-this-world waterfalls you need to head to Iceland. With over 14% of the total landmass being covered in lakes and glaciers it should come as no surprise that waterfalls flourish in this inspiring country. There are the famous falls Gullfoss and Goðafoss, both…
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Iceland road trip (part 3) – the West fjords
Here we are, part three of the 14 day Iceland road trip. In the first part you visited the Golden Circle and the South of Iceland while in the second part you visited the East and the North of the island. You will read here about what there is to do in the West Fjords. In case your vacation…
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Iceland road trip (part 2) – the East and the North
The road trip must continue! After the first four days spent visiting the Golden Circle and the South of Iceland, it’s time to hit the road in the East and North of the Island. Are you ready?! Fjords, Lava fields, Canyons, Whales and of course waterfalls are about to enter your backpack of memories! Here is…
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South Coast Iceland in a Day – Self Drive Travel Guide
South Coast of Iceland. Truly spectacular. On our two week road trip around Iceland, we spent a day driving the south coast of Iceland. There are many points of interest to discover throughout the day. We traveled to Iceland from the end of May until mid-June. This was a great time of year to visit.…
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Golden Circle Hidden Gems – 8 Less Traveled Stops
The Golden Circle is by far the most popular tourist route in Iceland. With its proximity to Reykjavik, it is an easy way to see some of the popular highlights in Iceland. If you are doing a quick stopover in Iceland or are short on time, the Golden Circle definitely offers some beautiful attractions. The main attractions…
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An Epic 7-Day Tour of Iceland with Kids
Iceland is a red-hot destination right now, and to meet the growing demand for one of most sparsely populated countries in Europe, we’ve written a number of fantastic articles about how and why to visit Iceland with kids. This remote island isn’t quite ready for their current influx of tourists, and to that end, planning a…
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Iceland Route Guide: a 2-week Iceland travel itinerary
There is only one country in the world which has so many natural wonders and that’s Iceland. The rugged Mars-like landscape filled with natural hot springs, powerful waterfalls, volcanoes, and glaciers has become immensely popular over the last few years and that is for a very good reason. Iceland is one of a kind and…
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15 Best Things to Do in South Iceland
You’ve surely read about Iceland’s glaciers, volcanoes and hot springs, well in the South Iceland region you can live them. The most convenient way in is to drive the Golden Circle, which has the site of Europe’s oldest parliament, the thunderous Gullfoss waterfall and the geyser that gave all other geysers their name, all on…