Iceland, wiggling along fjords and over mountain passes. It’s basically a big oval that looks like it’s been drawn by someone who’s sat on a plane with severe turbulence. Today we found ourselves in northern Iceland, near Mývatn lake – which felt like another planet – for the billionth time in this country. We were…
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Arctic Fox and Rainbow Mountains | Iceland
Today started with a beautiful drive to Iceland’s north-western tip. It’s said to be the puffin capital of Iceland, so that was our main reason to visit, but there were a few other sights that also enticed us to the area. The first stop was a hike to a glacial lake up in the mountains….
Viking Villages And Iceland’s Most Dramatic Beach
After spending the day gawping at house-sized icebergs floating in lagoons, we realised time had blissfully slipped away. We were in a national park so we had to drive 100km to a campsite and the sun was already low on the horizon. It’s illegal to wild or free camp in Iceland, which was a shame…
Exploring Iceland’s Glacial Lagoons
Before arriving in Iceland I spent many hours scouring maps to find the best sights, and that’s how I discovered that there was more than one glacial lagoon, there were actually quite a few of them. I pinned the best locations on my map and selected the top three for Craig and I to visit. …
Black Sand Beaches, Canyons And Remote Pools
An early start had us arriving at a unique sight before anyone else. After 15 minutes of walking along a rocky riverbank, through a lush green valley with low-lying cloud clinging to the peaks, we got sight of the oldest swimming pool in Iceland. It was constructed back in 1923 so kids could be taught…
Discovering A Mini Version Of Iceland
The Westman archipelago in southern Iceland is home to Heimaey, an island that’s said to resemble a miniature version of the country. It’s only small but it features volcanoes, mountains, cliffs, beaches and a bustling harbour. I instantly added it to the list of places I wanted to visit on our road trip around Iceland. …
Icelands Best Waterfalls and Mud Pools
It was 4am when I was awoken by the sun piercing through the gaps of my camper van curtains. Craig and I rented the tiny home-on-wheels for our 11-day road trip around Iceland – clearly, we needed to figure out a way of blocking the light. I needed more sleep so I repositioned my eye…
Witnessing An Erupting Volcano In Iceland
A once in a lifetime opportunity to see an erupting volcano.
Northern Lights and Rainbow Clouds | Polar Nights in Norway
The sun has officially set for us until January but we still get some daylight for a few hours every day, although it doesn’t feel that way when the weathers bad and we’re in a gloomy state of twilight before it’s pitch black again. I normally enjoy this time of year, the colourful sunrises and…
A Trip to a Mountain Cabin in Arctic Norway
About 20 years ago our friends family built a wooden cabin in the mountains of northern Norway. It’s set on the shores of a large lake, backed by mountains and only accessible by foot. Before my boyfriend Craig and I departed Norway we were invited to go up to the cabin for a night. The…
NON STOP TRAVELLING 