Iceland
Do you know any northern lights myths and legends? Aurora borealis, a beautiful natural phenomenon has been the center of winter travel inspiration for years. But before it was a subject of winter tourism, it was a part of the life of Indigenous Peoples around the northern part of the world. Even now, when we […]
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As you know by now, the Nordic countries are one of my favorite places to visit. It’s seriously underrated. Equally underrated, however, is their cuisine. In a survey of 95 countries’ cuisines, only 1 Nordic country was there: Norway, at number 59. Well, in order to remedy such a travesty, today I’ll tell you about
Hákarl: Iceland’s Fermented Shark – A Viking Legacy Read More »
Where to go to take amazing photos in Iceland There are certain places that every photographer wants to go. Iceland is certainly one of the most exquisite places for all of us. Its fascinating culture, dramatic landscape, vibrant wildlife, and the northern lights lure people in from around the world. There are so many amazingly
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Heading to Iceland this winter? Iceland is a destination that doesn’t need any convincing for most. The popularity is rising fast, and there are evident reasons why. This second largest island in Europe is really easy to get to especially from North America and there are many great flight deals. It’s a bit longer and
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Flying over Iceland There’s a reason why I visited Iceland two times within one year, when I don’t live anywhere near Europe. I showed my affection to Iceland more than enough times. Hotdog and coke are not the only reasons why Iceland attracts me. This little island at 66deg made me felt like I
Runaway Photo: Aerial View of Iceland in Winter Read More »
Looking for things to do in Reykjavik? A few of us from same hostel decided to take a road trip to Rekjanes Peninsula. This little peninsula is the one where the international airport, Keflavik airport, is located. Great thing about road tripping in Iceland is that you can run into interesting places that
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✪ Location: Reykjavik city center ✪ Internet Access: Wi-Fi works from the lobby to the second floor. No signal on the third and fourth. ✪ Room: I stayed in a private double with shared bathroom. The room and the bed was not quite enough for two people. But the shared balcony offered a great view of the
Downtown Reykjavik on a Budget: Reykjavik Backpackers, Iceland Read More »
Today, I’ll take you to the south coast of Iceland. I already explained why I loved the winter in Iceland so much. One sunny day (but the weather changed about five times that day. Typical Icelandic weather.) we drove down to south coast. We already have been this part of the island when we
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The reason to visit Iceland in winter I started and finished my Runaway Europe project in Iceland. The route has been completed clean and nice. The face of Iceland in August and November were quite different – well, it was summer and winter, and I liked them both. Somehow it felt right to be surrounded
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The Day I Saw the Aurora Borealis There was a rumor around the hostel, “Tuesday will be the day for the northern lights!” I carefully watched the aurora forecast to see if that was true. I came to Iceland again, despite the cold weather, for two reasons: enjoying the hot pools and catching the
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