Category Archives: Iceland

Would you believe this record breaking waterfall right off the Ring Road had no visitors in the middle of a beautiful September day? Urridafossi is a hidden gem of Southern Iceland and it is the most voluminous waterfall of the … Continue reading →

I wouldn’t direct the normal tourist here. It doesn’t have the in your face factor of beauty that are apparent of most places in Iceland. Floi Bird Reserve is for birders who are looking for some solitude and have a … Continue reading →

This is one of those places that is so magically Iceland, you have to see it to believe it. Gljúfrabúi Waterfall is hidden in plain sight. It is located in Southern Iceland within ten minutes a walk from one of … Continue reading →

There are so many spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, but there aren’t many that you can walk around and completely encircle for a 360° view. The cliff that the Seljalandsá River spills over has a wide cave that heads right behind … Continue reading →

Iceland’s oldest swimming pool built in 1923 is located in a stunning mountainous setting within the Southern Region of the country. Seljavallalaug Pool is 80 feet long and 30 feet wide, it was the largest pool in the country until … Continue reading →

Most of my trip around Iceland was meticulously planned out, as is most of my travel in general. So as I was driving in Southern Iceland from Point A (Skogafoss) to Point B (Seljavallalaug Pool) I was excited to stumble … Continue reading →

Fresh fish and chips nestled between two epic waterfalls, what could be a better day? When in Southern Iceland a visit to the mighty Skogafoss waterfall is a must, Kvernufoss is for those in the know, and Mia’s Country Van … Continue reading →

Iceland’s beauty is also its curse, attracting a rampant number of tourists a year. It can sometimes be hard to enjoy the nature that this country has to offer with so many people around! So when you stumble on a … Continue reading →

Iceland’s third tallest waterfall, Skogafoss is a 197 feet high by 82 feet wide curtain of powerful perfection. It is easily visible driving the Ring Road in Southern Iceland and a super accessible parking lot makes viewing a cinch. So … Continue reading →

On the southernmost part of mainland Iceland is door in the hole island, more commonly referred to as Dyrhólaey Arch. Standing almost 400 feet tall, a daredevil pilot flew right through the center of the archway! Exciting and beautiful, this … Continue reading →