The country of volcanoes, eruptions, spectacular waterfalls and raw-dropping landscapes, Iceland is a country not to be underestimated.
More commonly known as 'the land of fire and ice' this nordic island peers over the rest of Europe and is home to magnificent wonders of nature.
It may be the most sparsely populated country in Europe, but Iceland is volcanically and geologically active. Inland this country is characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers. Here you can spot glaciers turning into rivers which flow to the artic sea and also geo-thermal areas which you can even bathe in.
The Icelandic culture is founded upon the nation's Scandinavian heritage. You can see this all around the country's capital 'Reykjavik'. Being almost 8x small than the UK's capital London, it doesn't take long to walk around the capital city, but that doesn't mean there's a shortage of places to explore. The capital the coast of Iceland, is the country's largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer also picture-perfect panoramic views of the city's coastline and nearby mountains in the distance (a great Instagram shot can be taken from the top of the church).
I have just come back from taking almost a week-long trip to this amazing country. I explored the Golden Circle tour (a must do); Southern Iceland with it's magnificent black sand beaches and gigantic waterfalls; took a helicopter ride over Mount Esja; relaxed in the world-famous 'Blue Lagoon' geo-thermal spa and attempted to see the Northern lights (I didn't see them - 😟). It was a full on adventure filled fun week - so if you're looking for a relaxing holiday then Iceland may not be the place for you...
Some of my top tips for travelling to Iceland include bringing some snacks with you (it's very expensive for food there); take earplugs for sleeping (bedroom walls are notoriously thin); invest in good camera equipment (I had a Go Pro Hero 5 - best thing ever!) and be ready for some long adventure days - all that exploring sure takes it out of you!
[I stayed at GestInn Guesthouse for 5 nights and I would recommend this place, 7 mins walk to main shopping street in Reykjavik, 7 mins walk from bus station and 2 mins walk from the Hallgrimkirkja church]
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