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Heading North of Reykjavík: Borgarnes and General Driving in Iceland Tips

September 1, 2019 unsubtlety
North Iceland

My last post left off all the way down in the southeast, because to date, that’s sadly as far as…

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Posted in: Iceland, travel Filed under: Akranes, Borgarnes, driving in Iceland, Iceland, renting a car in Iceland, travel, travel on a budget

Vestmannaeyjar: The Westmann Islands ARE AMAZING, GO THERE!

August 31, 2019 unsubtlety 3 Comments

DISCLAIMER: This place is real, I promise. Bloody history and Irish rebels Vestmannaeyjar is often Anglicized as Westmann Islands: Vestmann…

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Posted in: Iceland, travel Filed under: brewery, ferry, Heimaey, hiking, Iceland, Vestmannaeyjar, volcanoes, Westmann Islands

Vík, Reynisfjara, and Dyrhólaey: It’s Amazing What Water and Time Can Do to Rocks

May 22, 2019 unsubtlety
Reynisfjara

Logistics Vík (pronounced veek) is just one of many literally-named bays in Iceland. Pay attention to town names, and you’ll…

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Posted in: Iceland, travel Filed under: coastal, Dyrhólaey, geology, Iceland, Reynisfjara, south coast, South Iceland, Vík

Jökulsárlón: Glacial Lagoon Must-See

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Jokulsarlon

Logistics Again: I promise this place is real. Located east of the waterfalls in my last post, this is a…

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Posted in: Iceland, travel Filed under: boat tour, climate change, glacial lagoon, Iceland, Jökulsárlón, south coast, South Iceland, water

South Coast Waterfalls for Explorers: Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss

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Behind Seljalandsfoss

These two waterfalls are on the standard South Coast or Ring Road/Route 1 itinerary. If you take a bus tour,…

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Posted in: Iceland, travel Filed under: Iceland, museum, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Skógar, south coast, waterfalls

Hvolsvöllur: Volcanoville

October 2, 2018 unsubtlety 1 Comment

Let’s get shakin’ Understanding the geology of Iceland, including its volcanoes, is essential for truly understanding the country, its history,…

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Posted in: Iceland, travel Filed under: Eyjafjallajökull, Hekla, Hvolsvöllur, Katla, Vestmannaeyjar, volcanoes, Westmann Islands

Golden Circle Bonus Stops: Brúarhlöð, Faxifoss, Skálholt, Kerið

August 27, 2018 unsubtlety
Brúarhlöð

Here are a few smaller stops to make your time on the Golden Circle more in depth and unique! This…

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Posted in: Iceland, travel Filed under: Brúarhlöð, Faxifoss, Golden Circle, Iceland, Kerið, Selfoss, Skálholt, waterfall

Making the Golden Circle Golden: Geysir and Gullfoss

August 20, 2018 unsubtlety

I hope you had time to stop in Laugarvatn! It’s a small town gem. Know your etymology, skip the food…

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Posted in: Iceland, travel Filed under: geysir, Golden Circle, Gullfoss, waterfall

Golden Circle Bonus Stop: Laugarvatn

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Laugarvatn, Iceland

In between Thingvellir and Geysir/Gullfoss, you’ll come upon the quiet little town of Laugarvatn. Most drive through this town, or…

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Posted in: Iceland, travel Filed under: geothermal, Golden Circle, hiking, hot tub, Laugarvatn, South Iceland, spa

Making the Golden Circle Golden: Thingvellir

August 19, 2018 unsubtlety
Thingvellir, Iceland

Ah, the Golden Circle. This is a typical day trip done in a loop from Reykjavík, including Thingvellir National Park,…

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Posted in: Iceland, travel Filed under: Golden Circle, responsible tourism, Thingvellir

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  • Heading North of Reykjavík: Borgarnes and General Driving in Iceland Tips
  • Vestmannaeyjar: The Westmann Islands ARE AMAZING, GO THERE!
  • Vík, Reynisfjara, and Dyrhólaey: It’s Amazing What Water and Time Can Do to Rocks
  • Jökulsárlón: Glacial Lagoon Must-See
  • South Coast Waterfalls for Explorers: Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss

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