As I mentioned in a Planning for Iceland, the great hope of my trip was to see the Northern Lights. In the weeks leading up to my trip, I was letting go of the dream that I would actually see them. See, the Aurora are a temperamental phenomena as you have to have perfect conditions: … Continue reading Adventures in Iceland: The Northern Lights
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Adventures in Iceland: Whale Watching (2019)
For someone who is always cold, I always manage to find things to do that will make me colder. Deciding to go whale watching in Iceland in January would be one of those things. The irony is, the more fun you have the less you seem to notice you've lost feeling in your fingers. I … Continue reading Adventures in Iceland: Whale Watching (2019)
Adventures in Iceland: Golden Circle Tour
When I decided to visit Iceland, I immediately knew that I wanted to see the Northern Lights. Thus, the Golden Circle and Northern Lights Package was the obvious choice. My hunt for the Northern Lights will be forthcoming, so I'm just going to focus on the Golden Circle, one of the most popular tours to … Continue reading Adventures in Iceland: Golden Circle Tour
Adventures in Iceland: The Blue Lagoon
One of the most famous sites to visit in Iceland is the Blue Lagoon. Once again, my journey there was booked from Icelandair. Ideally I would have gone the last day of my trip, to relax before leaving, but I ended up visiting day two. I highly recommend bringing as little as possible, getting lots … Continue reading Adventures in Iceland: The Blue Lagoon
Adventures in Iceland: The Lava Tunnel
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by volcanos. Maybe it was growing up in the 'Ring of Fire' (although there were no volcanos in Lake Arrowhead, CA) or that Dante's Peak really made impression on me. Whatever it was, I have been hooked. So going to the Land of Fire and Ice, … Continue reading Adventures in Iceland: The Lava Tunnel