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Category Archives: Iceland
Visit Iceland’s Waterfall of the Gods: Godafoss
Iceland began as a Pagan country, where Vikings worshiped Norse gods. At the turn of the century in year 999 the Speaker of Icelandic Parliament, or the Althing, had a decision to make with increasing pressure for the conversion of … Continue reading
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Exploring Akureyri: The Capital of the North in Iceland
Iceland’s second largest city is nicknamed the Capital of the North, Akureyri is located beside a picturesque fjord, surrounded by mountains. This terrain helps protect the city from strong winds and creates a relatively warm climate. It is a great … Continue reading
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Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft in Holmavik
Dark and mysterious, Icelandic culture is heavily bound with magical elements, from elves to trolls, and darker constituents with deadly human consequences. The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft, also known as Strandagaldur, covers the historical witch trials from the … Continue reading
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Hot Springs of the Westfjords: Drangsnes
Picture this: A trinity of oceanfront hot tubs built right into the seawall of a sleepy Westfjord village. Driving through the eastern stretches of the region just around the bend of a mountain are the Drangsnes Hot Pots, set a few feet … Continue reading
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Searching for Seals in the Westfjords: Hvitanes
We didn’t have anything major planned on the itinerary for the long drive between Ísafjörður and Drangsnes, other than enjoying the Westfjords scenery – so stopping off to search for seals was a perfect opportunity to stretch our legs. The … Continue reading
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Guide to Ísafjörður: Iceland’s Biggest Westfjords City
After a few days of driving through the Westfjords, characterized by quaint fishing villages and serene picturesque countryside, I’d gotten used to the quiet. Entering Ísafjörður felt like diving into a cosmopolitan city, despite its petite population! It is indeed … Continue reading
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The Most Epic Waterfall of Westfjords, Iceland: Dynjandi
Only 2% of visitors to Iceland reach the remote Westfjords, of those few who make the labored journey on the desolate mountain roads mustn’t miss the epic seven-tiered Dynjandi Waterfall. It is the biggest waterfall in the region and one of … Continue reading
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Hot Springs of the Westfjords: Reykjafjardarlaug
The drive through the Westfjords is utterly enchanting with its seaside vistas and roadside waterfalls, but at times the journey up and down the gravel mountain track can take its toll on the driver of a little 2WD Toyota Yaris. … Continue reading
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Hot Springs of the Westfjords: Pollurinn
Known casually as the Puddle, a small and popular patchwork of geothermal pools sits on the edge of Tálknafjörður, a tiny town in the Westfjords. Road 617 will turn into gravel for just a few minutes until the sign points … Continue reading
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The Westernmost Point in Iceland: Latrabjarg Cliffs
The westernmost point in Iceland. Europe’s biggest bird cliffs. The most visited tourist attraction in the Westfjords. Regardless of its remote and difficult to reach location, laden with accolades Latrabjarg Cliffs is clearly worth the journey. Located at the end … Continue reading
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