Iceland
Golden Circle with Mountaineers of Iceland
16th of April 2018 was almost the end of my Icelandic trip of a week in the South West of the island. That day, I had the chance to venture out to some of the most touristic sights in Iceland: the Golden Circle (Gullni hringurinn). This geographical concentration of landmarks includes the National Park of Pingvellir, the Gullfoss Waterfall and the Geysir Valley which I write about in more detail later in this article.
Whale watching with Laki Tours
Come with me to watch whales in Iceland !
With the beautiful family owned company of Laki Tours, our journey to see the humpback whales and the orcas remains unforgettable.
Tomato lunch
When you think about Iceland in winter yourarely think about tomatoes. Let’s be honest here for a second.
Well, Knútur Rafn Ármann and his wife Helena Hermundardóttir decided to show us all how wrong we were by opening Friðheimar. There, they grow tomatoes all year long with the help of geothermal energy. Friðheimar wants to offer an environmentally and socially responsible service to its guests and it’s in their sustainable green house that we were welcomed for a delicious lunch.
Secret Lagoon
I found the Secret Lagoon in Hverahòlmi, the geothermal area near Fludir, in the middle of the Golden Circle. It’s been an active bathing spot since 1891, making it the oldest swimming pool in the country.
What I truly appreciate was the rough and natural aspect of it, giving me the feeling of being a true Icelander.
Thanks to the Secret Lagoon team, I enjoyed three hours of relaxation, letting my body float in the 39 degrees water and my mind wander in the steam. It was a real moment of peace where nothing felt out of place (except maybe the possibility to drink in the pool) in great, clean and spacious facilities.
If you fancy it, you can even step off the pool and walk around the wooden path to explore the small and active geysers heating up at 100 degrees.
Iceland - Day by Day
In April 2018, a friend and I went on our first trip together to discover the beautiful South and Western side of Iceland. Over the course of the seven days, we travelled by ourselves and public transport through some of the most breath-taking landscapes and scenery I had ever seen. In this article you’ll find a little summary about this journey and links to related articles located on the website.
Hitchhiking in Iceland
Hitchhiking in Iceland: unpredictable adventures ahead. When my friend and I decided to go on a road trip in Iceland for my birthday, it was important for us to plan the journey in advance, as we were going to explore a part of the island without a car.
Southcoast trip with Your Day Tours
In 2015, three Icelandic brothers and their father started ‘ YOUR DAY TOURS‘, a happiness and simplicity based company bringing people together in order to visit the South of Iceland and leave with a big smile on their faces.
Traveling is important for me because of the stories I’m able to bring home afterwards. Therefore it’s crucial to find the company carrying proudly their own and which is able to share it with us.