Off the Beaten Track to View Kaldalón Lagoon National Treasure
by For decades, I’ve looked across Ísafjarðardjúp Bay towards Snæfjallastönd and Drangajökull on my way to Reykjavik and imagined myself exploring the area one day. Finally, …
Tag: Nature
Icelandic nature is one-of-a-kind. Iceland’s location on the Eurasian and North American plates is also distinctive. There aren’t many countries in the world where you can see a country in the making.
Most tourists who visit Iceland come to experience the country’s natural beauty in some way. Some people want to see glaciers and volcanoes; others want to see geothermal wonders and soak in hot springs; and still others want to see our magnificent waterfalls. When it comes to seeing Iceland’s natural wonders, there is certainly a lot to choose from.
Iceland’s Spectacular Lagoon In The East
There is one place in Iceland that is incredibly beautiful but probably not very crowded. This is Lonid, the Lagoon, which is east of Hofn …
Wrapping Up Seven Days In The South
It was time to head back south. It has been more than ten years since we last traveled in the South and the South-East. Many …
Skaftafell Is Perhaps The Most Magnificent Place In Iceland
There is one place in Iceland that is more magnificent than other places and that is Skaftafell, which is part of Vatnajökull National Park. Surrounded …
My Friend The Raven
The raven is such a wonderful bird. He is beautiful and enjoys living among us humans. It is a nice relationship. There are a few …
Magnificent Morning and Afternoon
Driving from Isafjordur to Patreksfjordur in the Westfjords is always a fascinating journey. That morning and afternoon was magnificent. The Dynjandi waterfall is a magnet. …
Admiring Nature’s Power
When a snow storm has ruled for many days, the things that one takes for granted become especially important. Looking back into the clear sky …
Jökulsárlón Is The Famous Glacier Lagoon
A glacial lagoon known as Jökulsárlón can be found in the southeast corner of Iceland, close to the border of Vatnajokull National Park. The lagoon …
Thingvellir Is One Of Iceland’s Historical and Nature’s Treasure
Located beside the river Öxará Thingvellir, Parliament Plains, is one of Iceland’s historical and nature’s treasures and a popular tourist attraction. Iceland’s parliament, Althingi, was …
The Hornet’s Nest
Once upon a time I was walking in Hallormsstadaskogur near Egilsstadir in the Eastfjords and looked up and saw this nest hanging over me. I …
Privileged Life
I live in one of the earth’s most beautiful places in a unique community. Day in and day out I watch the seasons come and …