Category: Iceland
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Day 3: Exploring Yellowstone National Park
After almost 24h on the road, let’s go to Yellowstone National Park! First let’s talk about Yellowstone. Fun facts: “Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, is the first national park in the world. It spans across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, covering over 2.2 million acres. Yellowstone is famous for its geothermal features, including Old Faithful,…
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Day 12: Exploring Reykjavik (last day)
Today in Reykjavik concluded an exciting road trip in Iceland. The day began with breakfast before renting scooters to explore the city. Highlights included Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral, colorful Frakkastígur street, and the Sun Voyager sculpture. They enjoyed coffee at Sandholt and dinner at Skál restaurant, celebrating the election of a new president.
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Day 11: Hiking Fagradasfjall – A Volcano Adventure in Iceland
The author shares their adventurous trip to Iceland, specifically a planned hike to see the Fagradasfjall volcano. Despite windy conditions causing them to stop short of their destination, they enjoyed the scenery, laughter, and good food, ultimately experiencing a fulfilling day and looking forward to exploring Reykjavík.
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Day 10: Exploring the Golden Circle – Geysers and Waterfalls of Iceland
The day was spent exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle, beginning with a stay at Hotel Litli Grysir. Key sites included the Great Geysir, Strokkur, and waterfalls such as Gulffoss and Brúarfoss. The trip concluded with a visit to Thingvellir National Park before returning to Reykjavik for typical Icelandic cuisine.
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Day 9: Top Sights in Iceland – From Waterfalls to Black Sands (Southwest)
Today’s Icelandic adventure featured diverse weather and stunning outdoor sights. Highlights included the powerful Skógafoss Waterfall, the famous U.S. Navy plane wreck, the breathtaking Dyrhólaey Lighthouse, Reynisfjara beach with its unique rock formations, and the delicious stop at The Soup Company in Vík. A memorable 15Km journey.
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Day 8: Iceland Road Trip – Embracing the Unexpected (South)
The travelers experienced a delayed road trip in Iceland due to a road closure. Instead of waiting idly, they enjoyed a leisurely breakfast, scenic views, and local delicacies. After exploring the beauty of South Iceland and monitoring road conditions, they eventually found a detour, leading to an unexpected yet delightful dining experience before continuing their…
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Day 7: Discovering Icebergs – A Journey at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (Southeast)
The day in Iceland began in Höfn with breakfast at a gas station, culminating in an unforgettable adventure. Highlights included visiting Jökulsárlón glacier lake, a boat ride among icebergs, a delicious fish and chips lunch, and hiking on a glacier with ice axes. The experience was breathtaking, despite the threat of road blockages due to…
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Day 6: Exploring Iceland’s East Coast – Puffins and Fjords (East)
On a day initially planned for a brief drive, a mother and son made an impromptu trip to see puffins in Northeast Iceland, braving cold weather. They enjoyed brunch at Café Hafnarhus, admired stunning views of fjords and mountains, and explored notable stops like Hvalnes Lighthouse before ending their day in HÖFN.
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Day 5: Adventures in Iceland – From Breakfast to Waterfalls (Northeast)
The adventure in Iceland began with a lakeside breakfast, followed by visits to stunning locations like Dimmuborgir’s lava formations, Hverfjall volcano, and Grjótagjá cave. Highlights included the powerful Dettifoss waterfall and Canyon Stuðlagil, before reaching Borgarfjarðarhöfn, a puffin paradise, concluding the day with a delightful five-course dinner.
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Day 4: Whale Watching and Relaxation in Myvatn (North)
Today, we traveled less with three short trips, starting from Akureyri to Goðafoss, followed by whale watching in Húsavík. We enjoyed a relaxing thermal bath in Mývatn and stayed overnight in a guesthouse by the lake and a dormant volcano, making for an exciting yet calming day filled with wildlife sightings.
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