Category Archives: Europe

Dine Bovine at Vogafjós Cowshed Café in Mývatn, Iceland

Posted on November 19, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Since 1890 the Vogar family has run a farm, today they have 120 sheep, 40 cows, and welcome tourists to enjoy a slice of their life. Whether you’re looking for a nights rest in the guesthouse or a meal at … Continue reading →

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Hike up Hverfjall Crater in Mývatn, Iceland

Posted on November 18, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Take a hike up to see the best preserved circular volcanic crater in the world, in Mývatn. You may think if you’ve seen one crater, you’ve seen them all, but I promise you that Hverfjall is different. An explosion 2,500 … Continue reading →

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Dimmuborgir: Iceland’s Dark Castle in Mývatn

Posted on November 17, 2018 by julieovaltrades

It is said that when Satan fell from Heaven he landed in Dimmuborgir, creating the Catacombs of Hell. Translating to dark castle, it’s not hard to see why this ominous landscape in Mývatn would bare such a tale. The remarkable … Continue reading →

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The Lava Pillars of Hofdi Forest in Mývatn, Iceland

Posted on November 16, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Stroll through an enchanted forest to see strange formations at the end of a peninsula shooting into Lake Mývatn. Hofdi is a place that is different than most in Iceland, it has trees. A couple who summered in the area … Continue reading →

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Found in Iceland & on Mars: Pseudo Craters of Skútustaðagígar

Posted on November 15, 2018 by julieovaltrades

As you enter the town of Mývatn, the first things you’ll notice on the side of the road are bubbly craters emerging from the water. These aren’t your average craters, with a magma conduit connecting them to the earth’s surface…these … Continue reading →

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Visit Iceland’s Waterfall of the Gods: Godafoss

Posted on November 14, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on November 13, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on November 12, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on November 11, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on November 10, 2018 by julieovaltrades

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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