Welcome to Iceland, wonderful Iceland.
The island is like no where else in the world . Watch my slideshow below and see some of the highlights.
After years of stalling we finally made it to Iceland. We were not disappointed. What a wonderful place this is. Icecaps and glaciers, spouting geysers and volcanoes, raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls, and much more are on your Iceland itinerary.
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The island is like no where else in the world . Watch my slideshow below and see some of the highlights.
After years of stalling we finally made it to Iceland. We were not disappointed. What a wonderful place this is. Icecaps and glaciers, spouting geysers and volcanoes, raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls, and much more are on your Iceland itinerary.
<<<<< Winter trip 2024
Hallgrimur's Church
As you can see from my website I am a lover of train travel.
Sad to say Iceland has no rail system. Iceland's last major rail project shut its doors in 1928.The lack of trains is attributed to the country's extreme weather.
Sad to say Iceland has no rail system. Iceland's last major rail project shut its doors in 1928.The lack of trains is attributed to the country's extreme weather.
The Slideshow shows downtown Reykjavik.
Not like any other major capital city. More like a small town. Still well worth a few days visit.
Please note you will not go into Reykjavik. Only private and long routes go into the city.
You will fly into Keflavik Airport The main airport in Iceland, located in the northeast of the country.
Not like any other major capital city. More like a small town. Still well worth a few days visit.
Please note you will not go into Reykjavik. Only private and long routes go into the city.
You will fly into Keflavik Airport The main airport in Iceland, located in the northeast of the country.
Blue Lagoon
Among lively Reykjavik's multitude of attractions are Hallgrimur's Church, geothermal baths and sizzling- hot nightlife. The Icelandic capital is the starting point for the Golden Circle Route driving tour through the southwest.
The mineral-rich Blue Lagoon is a 40-minute drive from the city. One of the highlights of your stay in Iceland.These hot springs are known as the People`s pools. Landmannalaugar
The mineral-rich Blue Lagoon is a 40-minute drive from the city. One of the highlights of your stay in Iceland.These hot springs are known as the People`s pools. Landmannalaugar
Gullfoss
Modern and cosmopolitan capital, Reykjavík,
We stayed at the Guesthouse BB44
Loved our stay there .We were made most welcome. Sigga booked all our trips. Which were terrific . She also picked us up from the bus station and drove us to the guesthouse .Cannot fault the service supplied and hopefully return to Iceland in the near future. BB44 is nice and cosy guesthouse,located in quiet family house area.
Single,double and family rooms.Free pick up service at BSI Fly-bus terminal or domestic airport Reykjavik.
Loved our stay there .We were made most welcome. Sigga booked all our trips. Which were terrific . She also picked us up from the bus station and drove us to the guesthouse .Cannot fault the service supplied and hopefully return to Iceland in the near future. BB44 is nice and cosy guesthouse,located in quiet family house area.
Single,double and family rooms.Free pick up service at BSI Fly-bus terminal or domestic airport Reykjavik.
Gullfoss means Golden Falls, and it gets its name from the brownish hue of its water.
The spectacular Skógafoss Waterfall
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Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
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Hallgrimur's Church,
A BBC Survey says Iceland is the safest country in the world.The Icelandic police don’t carry guns. Crime in Iceland is very low and violent crime is practically nonexistent. Babies in Iceland are often left outside to nap.
Eyjafjallajökull
Eyjafjallajökull covers an area of about 39 sq miles.It consists of a volcano completely covered by an ice cap. jokull means Glacier in Icelandic.
Geyser
Iceland’s most famous tourist attraction. The Great Geysir has been active for perhaps 800 years, and once gushed water up to 80m into the air.
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Blue Lagoon
In 1976 a pool formed at the site from the waste water of the geothermal power plant that had just been built there. In 1981 people started bathing in it after its purported healing powers were popularized. In 1992 the Blue Lagoon company was established and the bathing facility was opened for the public.
The people's pools --As known in Iceland.
The people's pools --As known in Iceland.
When I was at the Blue Lagoon I was a bit shocked when I return to get changed and seen everyone drying off in the nude.
Bit shocked but just carried on getting changed.
I have been told it is the custom for all people visiting the swimming pools, or bathing areas, to shower without clothes on, prior to putting on one's swimsuit and entering the pool/spa-area.
Bit shocked but just carried on getting changed.
I have been told it is the custom for all people visiting the swimming pools, or bathing areas, to shower without clothes on, prior to putting on one's swimsuit and entering the pool/spa-area.
Blue lagoon
Where America and Europe meet.
Thingvellir, where the Icelandic parliament Alpingi was established in 930. It is here in this geologically unique place that the slowly diverging tectonic plates of America and Europe meet.
The only UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Icelandic mainland.
The only UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Icelandic mainland.
There are no forests in Iceland.
Iceland is divided by the Mid-Atlantic Rift; some parts of it, such as the Westfjords and Reyjavík, are on the North American tectonic plate, while others, such as Vatnajökull glacier and the East Fjords, are on the Eurasian plate. Iceland is the only place in the world where this rift is above sea-level, and nowhere can you see the edges of both plates as clearly as in Þingvellir.
Icebar
Beer remained illegal in Iceland until 1989.Iceland was one of the last places on earth to be settled by humans.
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If you fancy a Raw puffin heart. Iceland is the country for you. Its considered a delicacy.
Iceland has a kind of Ring Road. It`s known as Highway no. 1. It is the most travelled route around Iceland. Be careful when driving in Iceland. It is very different from anywhere else, because of snow and ice on all roads as well as many mountain passages. But one also gets so easily distracted by the stunning landscape.
Iceland has a kind of Ring Road. It`s known as Highway no. 1. It is the most travelled route around Iceland. Be careful when driving in Iceland. It is very different from anywhere else, because of snow and ice on all roads as well as many mountain passages. But one also gets so easily distracted by the stunning landscape.
Rainbow Street
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When we turned the shower on there was a smell that resembles rotten eggs. However, it is just the very natural smell of the hot water in Iceland.
Did you know? Iceland has only 380,000 people. Most are in the capital.
Please note.
Our flybus from the city to Airport was cancelled due to the bad weather. We had to get a Taxi. Make sure you get a Taxi you can share. Saves you a lot of money.
Our flybus from the city to Airport was cancelled due to the bad weather. We had to get a Taxi. Make sure you get a Taxi you can share. Saves you a lot of money.
Black beach Reynisfjara Beach
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Solheimajokull