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5 Reasons I Was Delighted By The Blue Lagoon
Before going to Iceland, I heard lots of reasons why I should and shouldn’t visit the Blue Lagoon. It’s been on my bucket list for a long time, so I didn’t listen to the naysayers. I knew it was a place I had to visit. I’m so glad I did. 5 Reasons Why The Blue Lagoon Delighted Me 1. The Scenery Was As Otherwordly As It Looked In The Pictures Many times I’ve arrived at destinations that were on my bucket list, only to find them disappointing or not at all like I was expecting. I went to the Blue Lagoon in the afternoon, and I didn’t find it very crowded…
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Where To Stay In Reykjavik: Eric The Red Guesthouse Will Make You Feel Right At Home
After taking the long, two-day journey from Hawaii to Iceland, I was beyond exhausted when I arrived in Reykjavik. How comforting it felt to arrive at Eric the Red Guesthouse, and to be welcomed with the full hospitality of Edda and Runar Sigurdsson. Photo by Amanda Prock The wind outside may have chilled us to the bone, but Runnar made us feel right at home, greeting us in his bathrobe, and leading us into the cozy, romantic haven of Eric the Red. Golden light streamed into the dining room, as Edda fed our hungry souls a beautiful breakfast, complete with the best homemade bread I’ve ever had. If you are…
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Photos Of Iceland That Will Make You Want To Go There Right Now
When I first decided to come to Iceland, I was overwhelmed with the choices of where to go in Iceland. I only had six days, so not a lot of time to explore the entire country. Plus, I couldn’t find my driver’s license, so renting a car was out of the question. Reykjavik Excursions made the decision an easy one with the many tours they offered as day trips out of Reykjavik. I am the type of person who prefers to base myself out of one area, rather than packing and unpacking bags every day. I went on both the Wonders of Snæfellsnes and the popular Golden Circle tour with a visit to the…
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Big Announcement: 11 Reasons Why I Will Be Traveling To Iceland
I’ve got the travel bug again, so I’ve decided where to go next. The main place that keeps capturing my interest is Iceland. So, I’m going to be traveling to Iceland in May. Here’s what I will be doing on my Iceland vacation and the reasons I’ve decided to travel there. 11 Reasons Why I Will Be Traveling To Iceland 1. Magical Waterfalls Waterfalls are one of my favorite forms of nature, and the waterfalls in Iceland look glorious. There is an interesting legend behind Barnafoss waterfall, and it’s just one of the many waterfalls I hope to visit while traveling to Iceland. Barnafoss is only one hour away from Reykjavík, so it’s…
