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The Waterfall Circle, East Iceland
An uncrowned “off the beaten path” hike in East Iceland offering five waterfalls, one canyon and so much more…..
Stokksnes beach
A walk to the beautiful Stokksnes beach that resulted in an unexpected hour watching humpback whales!
Svartifoss - the ‘Black Falls’
Tucked away, deep in the heart of a deeply wooded valley on the trail to Skaftafell, Svartifoss is one of Iceland’s most unique and elegant waterfalls and well worth the hike.
Höfn
Harbour and fishing port, Höfn is a welcoming and flourishing town on the south east coast of Iceland. It is known as the one and only lobster capital of the island and even as a lobster festival every summer. With Vantnajökull on its doorstep and stunning coastal scenery, it’s well worth visiting.
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
One of the most stunning places we’ve visited, until recently relatively unknown and with few visitors until a certain pop star featured it in one of his videos….
Purple haze - the lupins are back!
Here for just a short time in the summer and dividing Icelanders’ opinions. The lupins are either loved or hated… here’s why.
Fishermen’s Day
A wonderful day spent in the harbour at Reykjavík to celebrate Fishermen’s Day, the annual celebration of the men and women behind Iceland’s main industry. With a real party atmosphere, this was a fantastic family day out.
Grótta Lighthouse
Perched at the very edge of the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula, this is a favourite walk from downtown Reykjavík for many locals. With fabulous views and abundant birdlife it’s easy to see why.
Viðey Island
Viðey Island is just off the shore of Reykjavík, but a world away in feel. On a sunny day it was the perfect place to go exploring - a lovely way to have a gentle hike in the countryside without actually having to leave the capital!
Seeing Langjökull by snowmobile…
Seeing the beautiful Langjökull glacier in a new - and very exciting - way - by snowmobile.
Where the sea meets the sky…
Visiting Sky Lagoon, one of Iceland’s newest geothermal spas and the perfect pampering experience.
Aurora watching
After months of waiting, I have finally seen the magic of the aurora borealis in Iceland. A definite tick for the bucket list!!
Bathing in…. beer??
A spa with a difference. Bathing in warm beer, drinking cold beer…. What’s not to like??!!
The Golden Circle
Iceland’s Golden Circle tour is one of the most popular trips for tourists. Here’s why….
An ice adventure!
An amazing adventure crossing Iceland’s biggest glacier - and discovering what it is like inside it!!
The South Coast revisited in winter
A very snowy trip along the south coast towards Iceland’s biggest glacier; three days of snow, ice, sunrises and sunsets - and glorious views at every turn
Reykjavík Life
What it’s like to experience life living in a city - from the point of view of an avowed non-city dweller… Although to be fair, Reykjavík is a pocket-sized, villagey kind of a city!!
The (not so) Secret Lagoon
Gamla Laugin (The Old Pool) nestled into the lush countryside, offering an experience that is a world away from the modern spa retreat….
The river where trout dance….
A trip to Þingvellir National Park for this year´s annual Trout Walk, otherwise known as the Trout Dance (Urriðadansinn).