Category Archives: Iceland

Always infamous in its beauty and sometimes fatal with its attraction, tourists flock to the town of Vik in Southern Iceland and visit Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Of all the black sand beaches in the country, this is the most … Continue reading →

All fairytales have are embedded with a dark element, this one is no different. Eldhraun Lava Field in Southern Iceland is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The dark jagged rocks are majestically softened with a blanket of … Continue reading →

This magical moss covered palace was certainly meant for the elves, but those visiting Southern Iceland are lucky enough to experience it. To break down the word Fjaðrárgljúfur, Fjaðrá is the glacial river running through the bottom of the Gljúfur, … Continue reading →

This is a hike that exceeds expectations, a little known and under appreciated gem. In Southern Iceland Systrastapi, known as Sister’s Rock is paired with a legend. In the 14th century two nuns of the Benedictine convent were burnt at … Continue reading →

During medieval times in 1186 there was a convent in the town Kirkjubæjarklaustur of Southern Iceland, and just behind it sits a waterfall which keeps its story alive. Systrafoss or the Sisters’ Falls was named in its honor, the word … Continue reading →

Icebergs the size of houses weighing 2,000 tons came flooding through melted by the eruption of Vatnajökull volcano in 1996. The combination of volcanic heat and massive glacial flooding caused immense destruction and the elimination of Skeiðará Bridge, all but … Continue reading →

There are no roads going through Skaftafell National Park, to see its magnificent sights you’ll have to hike in. Created in 1967, the park was incorporated into a larger preserve in 2008 called Vatnajokull National Park – the second largest … Continue reading →

I hate to start this off as a comparison, but two glacial lagoons on the Southern Coast of Iceland just six miles apart from one another is asking for distinguishing qualities. Everyone is going to visit Jökulsárlón, one of the … Continue reading →

Diamonds aren’t forever. Well, not on Diamond Beach in Iceland’s Southern Coast at least! When the icebergs from Jökulsárlón Lagoon across the street float their way under the bridge crossing beneath the Ring Road, they are home free into the … Continue reading →

Reaching the Southern Iceland was like breaking ground on a whole new world, one filled with icy excitement. Without a doubt, Jökulsárlón is the crown jewel of the region and may very well be Iceland’s top bucket list destination. Translating … Continue reading →