The Blue Lagoon

April 9, 2015

The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa located in a lava field within the fishing town of Grindavík. The man-made lagoon is made of of warm waters rich in silica and … read more

Skógafoss Waterfall

April 9, 2015

Update: On our third trip to Iceland in July, 2018, we discovered Kvernufoss, a (very) close neighbor to Skógafoss. If you plan on seeing Skógafoss, you must plan on seeing Kvernufoss. Skógafoss … read more

Reynisdrangar

April 9, 2015

The Reynisdrangar are basalt sea stacks near the village Vík í Mýrdal in southern Iceland. According to legend, two trolls tried dragging a ship to shore and when daylight broke they … read more

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

April 9, 2015

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall is located in South Iceland, about 20 miles west of Skógar, right off of Iceland’s main highway, Ring Road. How do you get there? There are plenty of tour buses … read more

Reykjavik

April 9, 2015

Reykjavik, “the bay of smoke” is the capital of Iceland and believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in the country (around AD 870 by Norsemen). Ingólfr Arnarson, the … read more

Gullfoss Waterfall

April 8, 2015

Gullfoss is a waterfall in southwest Iceland and one of the most popular attractions in all of Iceland. Located in the canyon of the Hvítá river, the water flows into a three-tiered … read more

Dyrhólaey

April 8, 2015

Dyrhólaey is a small peninsula on the south coast of Iceland near the village of Vik. Named after the massive arch of rock jutting out into the ocean, Dyrhólaey means … read more

Geysir

April 8, 2015

In Southwestern Iceland is one of the world’s greatest geysers, known as The Great Geysir. Thought to have been around since the 13th century, it’s one of Iceland’s most popular attractions. The … read more