Category: Attractions
Visiting Iceland's famous plane wreck
Iceland is of course best known for being the 'Land of Fire and Ice', but there are some other attractions, one of which is the plane wreck on Sólheimasandur, a black beach on the south coast of Iceland.
6 attractions you can't miss in Aswan
Aswan is spread out along the banks of the Nile and is the ideal starting point for seeing the temples, monuments, and other tourist attractions.
Exploring Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach in South Iceland
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, situated on the edge of the Vatnajökull National Park in southeastern Iceland, is an amazing spectacle that you'll want to experience on your trip.
Exploring the castles of Munster Vales
By Tríona O’Mahony on Oct 10, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Ireland, Regions, Western Europe
Munster Vales, the area encompassing the Comeragh, Knockmealdown, Galtee, Ballyhoura and Nagles mountain ranges in the south of Ireland, is steeped in history. 
Snowmobiling in Iceland - a snowmobile adventure on Mýrdalsjökull glacier
By Paul Johnson on Oct 09, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
One of the highlights of our trip to Iceland was a snowmobile adventure on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier with Icelandic Mountain Guides. 
Discover the beauty of the Canadian Rockies
Embark on a three-week journey and discover some of Canada’s most beautiful national parks. Be mesmerised by the untouched wilderness and the picturesque landscapes.
Visiting Reynisfjara beach and sea stacks in South Iceland
Although we'd had a glimpse of Reynisfjara's sea stacks when driving past, our first proper view was from Vík í Mýrdal (more commonly referred to as just Vik), the southernmost village in Iceland.
What to expect from a Katla ice cave tour in Southern Iceland
By Paul Johnson on Oct 07, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Underneath the glacier is a volcano called Katla, one of the scariest volcanoes in Europe. It is active (though not erupting right now). 
A visit to the Secret Lagoon in Iceland's Golden Circle
By Paul Johnson on Oct 06, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
The not-so-secret Secret Lagoon is known locally as "Gamla Laugin" which means "The Old Pool" - a much more fitting name given that this is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland. 
The Icelandic greenhouse restaurant where everything on the menu is made from tomatoes
By Paul Johnson on Oct 06, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
When you think of Iceland, you tend to think of glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, earthquakes and dramatic landscapes. Rarely do people think of tomatoes. 
Experiencing Zambia's Zambezi River in style
By Sarah Kingdom on Oct 05, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Zambia
The intoxicating smell of wild jasmine fills the air, there’s a slight chill and mist rises from the river, as the sun peeps over the horizon the sky turns from pale grey, to shades of lilac and pink. 
White water rafting in Iceland's Golden Circle
By Paul Johnson on Oct 04, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill and beauty of river rafting in the heart of Iceland's Golden Circle? Since 1985 Arctic Rafting have been doing exactly that. 
Geysir & Strokkur at Haukadalur Valley in Iceland's Golden Circle
Thanks to its location on the mid-Atlantic ridge where tectonic plates diverge, Iceland is famous for its geothermal energy and is home to not only volcanoes, but also geysers.
Snorkelling between tectonic plates at Silfra in Iceland's Thingvellir National Park
By Paul Johnson on Oct 01, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Iceland lies along the mid-Atlantic Ridge and exists because of the divergence of two tectonic plates - the North American plate and the Eurasian plate - and a great place to see this first hand is at Silfra. 
Safari Quads - what to expect from a buggy safari in Iceland's Blue Mountains
By Paul Johnson on Sep 30, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
One of the activities that our kids most enjoyed on our trip to Iceland was our buggy safari in the Blue Mountains with Safari Quads - the number #1 rated ATV and buggy operator in Iceland. 
