6 of the best in Reykjavik, Iceland
If you are visiting Reykjavik and your time is limited, then here are some of the key things a first-time visitor will want to see.
Lake District museums
The Lake District is famous for its breath-taking beauty and amazing landscapes, but it’s always worth having a cold or rainy day alternative up your sleeve.
What to expect from a trip to Reykjavik’s Sky Lagoon, Iceland
Built into dark grey volcanic rock at Kópavogur, Sky Lagoon offers a 70-metre infinity-edged geothermal pool with stunning views of the North Atlantic as well as access to a unique seven-step ritual experience.
Whale watching from a luxury yacht off Reykjavik, Iceland
The cold waters off Iceland’s coast support a variety of marine life and provide the perfect opportunity for whale watching, particularly during the period from April to September.
Review: Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik, Iceland
The 88-bedroomed Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel is housed in a historic building in downtown Reykjavik and caters for both business and leisure travellers.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall in South Iceland – everything you need to know
The extremely beautiful Seljalandsfoss waterfall tumbles into a flat area of meadowland and lies on the River Seljalandsá which emanates from the Eyjafjallajökull glacier.
Seljavallalaug swimming pool in South Iceland – everything you need to know
Built in 1923 by a local man in order to teach Icelanders how to swim, Seljavallalaug swimming pool is one the oldest swimming pools in Iceland and enjoy a magical location in South Iceland.
Skógafoss waterfall in South Iceland – everything you need to know
Located near the small village of Skógar, Skógafoss is one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in Iceland, reachable from Reykjavik in under two hours.
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
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
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
Underneath the glacier is a volcano called Katla, one of the scariest volcanoes in Europe. It is active (though not erupting right now).
