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My Favorite Sites in Iceland
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items We went to Iceland almost 8 years ago (how has it been so long!?) It is hands down my favorite place on earth. This is a list of all the places I loved. There's still so many places and things we didn't get to see. We were only there 6 days, but I so...
The Blue Lagoon is so interesting. We stopped off here immediately after landing. It was early morning and after not sleeping well on the plane, it was a nice way to ease into the day!
Welcome To Blue Lagoon Iceland Resort & Spa
My only time seeing a black sand beach! It was stunning. We tried (and of course failed) to pick up the lifting rocks.
Djúpalónssandur
We were there during the 24 hour sun, so we took a tour through the Golden Circle at midnight! It was awe inspiring to see it bright and sunny out in the middle of the night. My favorite part of the tour was seeing Gulfoss (second picture). The pictu...
Golden Circle (Iceland)
It's on all the must see lists for a reason. It's divine.
Skógafoss
Waterfalls are amazing. I love them. A WALL of waterfalls left me speechless. Well worth the effort to see.
How to Get to Sigöldugljúfur (+ Drone Video & HELPFUL Tips)
You may have already heard of this one- it's the one you can walk behind! It's a slippery experience so I would reconsider walking around it if you have any mobility issues.
Seljalandsfoss
I love seeing churches around the world and this was no exception!! It took around 40 years to build. This is incredible to me in and of itself. I can't stop thinking about all the people who worked on it, but never got to see it finished. It's a Lut...
Hallgrímskirkja
I find wild animals completely terrifying. The Icelandic horses are smaller than the average horse and they still scared me a bit. Yet, I still think this an experience everyone should have if they can. It was incredible experience and a unique way t...
Experience the thrill of horseback riding in Iceland with Ishestar
We had a delicious meal and great cocktails here!!
Home - Sæta svínið - Gastropub
I'm not much of hot dog person, but really, truly, if you are in Iceland, you must eat here! So good and family owned and operated since 1937! Amazing!
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
I didn't love the geysir as much as others (but how cool we got the English word geysir from this one!!). What I did love was the boiling mud everywhere haha. As with most things in Iceland, you've never seen anything like it before!
Haukadalur Geothermal Field
My writings from the trip didn't detail where we actually went caving. So instead, I am linking to this short article about. It was a really wild experience. We went on a tour. The driver stopped in what appears to be the middle of nowhere. We walk o...
Caving in Iceland
My husband and I tried to recreate the famous handshake. The photo did not turn out nearly as well as we hoped for haha.
Höfði House
A must see. It's beautiful and a piece of history for Iceland's political structure. My only regret is we didn't get to spend more time here as we were on a guided tour.
Thingvellir National Park - Heart of Iceland - Thingvellir National Park
It's so striking I stood there for quite a while just staring at it silently. Add to it that it is on the waterfront. It creates a very peaceful scene.
About Harpa
Bonus! I read this book a couple years after I had been to Iceland. It's cute, easy to read, and I learned a lot. Iceland holds a special place in my heart.
How Iceland Changed the World: The Big History of a Small Island