Category Archives: Europe

Quick Stop: Skeiðará Bridge Monument, Iceland

Posted on December 9, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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 →

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Guide to Skaftafell National Park, Iceland

Posted on December 8, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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 →

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Iceland’s Hidden Glacier Lagoon: Fjallsarlon

Posted on December 7, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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 →

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Visit the Diamond Beach on Iceland’s South Coast

Posted on December 6, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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 →

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Bucket List Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Posted on December 5, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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 →

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Visiting Iceland’s Eggs of Merry Bay: Eggin í Gleðivík

Posted on December 4, 2018 by julieovaltrades

What to do with old plinths? Remnants from an old port were just sitting in the village of Djupivogur, looking shabby until artist Sigurður Guðmundsson was asked to do something about it. The sorry slabs were transformed into a 656 … Continue reading →

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Folaldafoss Waterfall on Öxi Mountain Road, Iceland

Posted on December 3, 2018 by julieovaltrades

If you’re driving around Iceland’s Ring Road, there are certainly some long stretches between A and B. While the landscape is almost always enchanting, sometimes it’s worth it to take a shortcut. In Eastern Iceland there is a pass which … Continue reading →

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Indulge in an Icelandic Lunch Buffet at Café Klausturkaffi

Posted on December 2, 2018 by julieovaltrades

With so much to do and see on a busy road trip around Iceland, slowing down for an indulgent midday meal feels opulent. Café Klausturkaffi is very much in the middle of nowhere so it is surprising that such a … Continue reading →

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See the Red Strata of Hengifoss Waterfall, Iceland

Posted on December 1, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Hengifoss is the third highest waterfall in Iceland and the most popular natural attraction in Eastern Iceland. It is my personal favorite waterfall in the country, there is a riveting three mile roundtrip hike gaining 1,300 feet to reach the … Continue reading →

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Explore Iceland’s Largest Forest: Hallormsstaðaskógur

Posted on November 30, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Iceland was once a land covered in lush woodlands, but in today’s mostly tree-less scene you would never guess that. This distinct lack of thicket is due to early settlers overusing resources and massive volcanic eruptions. The reforestation service is … Continue reading →

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