Trying to find the perfect backpack can make you feel like you're stuck pushing a boulder up a hill for eternity. I have struggled with this for years. My current backpack collection is slightly shameful and embarrassing due to the sheer size. Buying backpacks is arguably my greatest vice. Daypacks for urban environments, packs of varying sizes for camping,...
When you think of the phrase “Midnight Sun”, what do you think of? I personally think it would be a great name for a band or an online username. It just sounds cool. In reality, the phrase Midnight Sun is a naturally occurring phenomenon that occurs every summer in Iceland. August officially marks the dog days of summer; the...
Tourism in Iceland has boomed in recent years. It saved our country from financial ruin, but at what cost? Millions of visitors come to Iceland seeking adventure through exploring our national parks, tasting our Nordic cuisine, and savoring our local beers. We all know the benefits that tourism affords, however sometimes our good fortune can come at a cost....
The Golden Circle, or sometimes known as the Golden Triangle, is a stunning sightseeing route that cuts through south Iceland. If it is your first time visiting our island nation, I would say it is a must-see. The route features some of the best that Iceland has to offer: tranquil waterfalls, one of our beloved national parks, powerful geysers,...
Iceland is commonly known as “The Land of Fire and Ice,” but we could easily add a second nickname: the land of waterfalls. Wherever you go, south or north, east or west, you will be able to see marvelous cataracts. It is not just the water falling powerfully at a high speed; it is also the magic, whimsical surroundings...
July is quickly coming to close, and with it (unfortunately) summer as well. We are welcoming the last month of summer with a smile, and looking forward to soaking up the remaining rays and good weather. August is the coolest of the summer months, and as such, you should be prepared. If you are a first time visitor to...
I am quite sure that any person that wishes to visit Iceland have heard about Thingvellir National Park at least once in their lifetime. It is impossible not to know about one of the most popular touristic destinations in Iceland! Strangely enough, most people think it only offers a marvelous landscape. What most of them do not know is...
Glaciers, ice caves, and black sand beaches seem to get all the attention here in Iceland. While waterfalls don’t entirely fall by the wayside, they undoubtedly don’t receive the attention they deserve. Waterfalls in Iceland can range from the utterly serene to the massively powerful. I prefer to stray away from rapids like Dettifoss, which resides in the latter...
Thousands of people travel to Iceland every year to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle that are the waterfalls that dominate the countryside. Waterfalls are unique in that they captivate the mind. There is something naturally visceral and tantalizing about watching them. Iceland is known as the Land of Fire and Ice, but it could also be called the land of...
Just a stone's throw from Vatnajökull National Park lies what many Icelanders call "the Crown Jewel of Iceland," Jökulsárlón Lagoon. With a country as geographically sensational as Iceland, it is hard to imagine its crown jewel as anything short of incredible. And Jökulsárlón lives up to its unofficial title. This bay of glaciers keeps thousands of visitors and tourists...
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