Published by misha in Adventure, Europe, Hiking, Iceland, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories, Walking
Landmannalaugar is a popular destination in Iceland for visitors seeking relief and tranquility. Whether you suffer from chronic arthritis, head-splitting migraines, depression, or simply stress, the hot springs are renowned for their healing and therapeutic powers.
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Published by misha in Adventure, Camping, Climbing, Europe, Extreme, Hiking, Iceland, Photos, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Travel Tips
Svinafellsjokull, is one of the many outlet glaciers of the massive Vatnajokull glacier, Earth’s third-largest. The ice that feeds Svinafellsjokull comes spilling down from Iceland‘s high interior in an icefall that riddles it with deep and sometimes treacherous fissures called crevasses.
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Published by misha in Chillin, Europe, Iceland, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Romantic, Sightseeings, Spa, Swimming, Travel Stories
The Blue Lagoon may be a man-made attractions, but it seems to meld into Iceland‘s unearthly lunar landscape. Located about 39 km outside Reykjavik and about 13 km from Keflavik International Airport, the Blue Lagoon is one of the country’s top attractions.
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Published by misha in Eating, Europe, Hiking, Hotels, Iceland, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Romantic, Sightseeings, Spa, Travel Stories
Iceland‘s remoteness is an escape in itself, and this remote place offers an unusual way to enjoy it. Less than an hour drive from Reykjavik, is Glymur, a breathtaking spot with black-sand beaches, whale-watching trips, glaciers, lava fields, and wide pastures. The views are enough to soothe you and this is before you have taken in the best of the Glymur Resort. Menus there burs full of flavour. Photo by: Hlynur
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Published by iv in Arts, Cultural, History, Iceland, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, Shopping, Travel gear, Walking
The Hallgrimskirkja is a Lutheran parish church in Reykjavik, Iceland. It is located at the top of shopping street Skolavordustigur, Reykjavik. Rising 74.5 m (244 ft), Hallgrimskirkja is the tallest building in Iceland. The statue in front of the church represents Leif Eriksson, son of Erik the Red.
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Published by Asya in Adventure, Europe, Extreme, Hiking, Iceland, Photos, Skiing, Walking
It covers area of roughly 8,100 km² and an average thickness of 400 m and the greatest thickness of about 1100m. Vatnajokull is the largest glacier mass in Europe and the biggest glacier in Iceland. Anyone who ever wondered how Iceland got its name would likely find the answer in the fact that the country’s largest glacier alone covers more than 8% of the country. The total ice volume of the glacier is approximately 3300 km³.
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Published by misha in Cultural, Europe, Iceland, North America, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Walking
No man is an Iceland. Iceland is a mysterious land, nestled between Europe and North America with ties to Scandinavia. The countryside includes dramatic textures like moss, magma, roiling hot springs and glacial crevasses. Much of it tiny population lives in highly rational architecture in the capital, Reyjavik. The national language is literal and lacks preciousness. The highly efficient brand of economy is tempered by faith in fairies, the hidden people who inhabit stones.
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