This past October, I had the amazing opportunity to visit Iceland for the first time, and I’m excited to share some favorite photos from that trip! Unlike neighboring mostly snow-bound Greenland, Iceland is much less icy than its name implies and is actually quite accessible, especially in the warmer months. With glaciers and very not-dormant volcanoes all around, Iceland is truly a land of ice and fire (not just a filming location for one), and don’t even get me started praising the thousands of waterfalls!
Like most tourists, I started in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital city. With a population of approximately 120,000, it may sound small, but trust me, after later circling the rest of the country, Reykjavik seems like a giant metropolis in comparison. Population aside, it’s an adorable (albeit windy) town of colorful architecture and art pieces speaking to its viking past. Take a look, and stay tuned for more Iceland photos!
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[…] Hearing people laugh hysterically when you tell them you’re going to Iceland in October is not a good start to a trip. Despite Iceland’s name misleadingly describing it as permanently arctic (not at all the case!), October is certainly past peak tourist season and was a risky shot in terms of weather. Imagine my surprise when I reached Þingvellir National Park (thing-vet-ler, approximately), part of Iceland’s famed Golden Circle and site of the foundation of Iceland’s parliament, the Alþingi, and the sun was out with barely a cloud in sight! I guess Iceland was happy I was here. I did find myself coveting the lush green I’d seen in summer photos from the country, but don’t look gift weather in the mouth. Take a look at some favorites below from the spectacular valley, Þingvallavatn (the largest natural lake in Iceland), the smooth waters of river Öxará, and gushing Öxarárfoss, first of many waterfalls I’d see in a country with 10,000 cascades. Keep an eye out for future Iceland chronicles, or explore Reykjavik in the previous Iceland entry! […]
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