Category Archives: Europe

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 →

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 →