The Blue Lagoon, nearby ReykjavÃk in Iceland, is definitely something we were dying to visit! It’s a famous geothermal spa and one of the best tourist attractions in Iceland. We have heard so many great things about this place. It is said to be one of the best spa experiences you’ll ever have. And I…
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Hi, I’m Elke 👋! I am Steven’s better half! 😉 I write articles for our travel blog. I love writing about our trips because I always relive everything and fall back in love with the places we visited 🥰. I also fell in love with the smartest guy I know. So if I’m being honest, I’m just writing articles and Steven does most of the magic with our website. I’m not great with all the tech-lingo, but hey I’m getting there! 😄
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Skál Restaurant ReykjavÃk – Review, Menu and Prices
Skál restaurant was the first food hall in both ReykjavÃk and Iceland. It’s a famous restaurant that has been awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin. A restaurant can get a Michelin Bib Gourmand when they serve exceptionally delicious food for a reasonable price. Those two things are obviously what we all look for at a…
Harpa Concert Hall in ReykjavÃk
The concert hall Harpa is one of the buildings in downtown ReykjavÃk that are definitely worth a visit. It is a concert and conference hall that looks stunning. The architecture of this building has been rewarded with many nominations and prizes. It has attracted more than 10 million guests since its opening on May 4th,…
Best Things to do in ReykjavÃk – with Map
ReykjavÃk is the capital and largest city in Iceland. The city has around 118 thousand inhabitants. It’s located in the southwestern part of the country. Most people who visit Iceland include ReykjavÃk in their itinerary, and for good reason. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the best things to do in ReykjavÃk, such as…
HallgrÃmskirkja Church in ReykjavÃk
Hallgrimskirkja, in ReykjavÃk, must be the best-known church of Iceland. It’s a Lutheran church located near the center of ReykjavÃk. The fact that it’s a Lutheran church isn’t very surprising as most of the Icelanders are Lutheran as well. Lutheranism is a religion and is the largest branch of Protestantism. Hallgrimskirkja church is 74.5 meters…
Litli Geysir Hotel Iceland – Hotel & Restaurant Review
When we visited the geysers Geysir and Strokkur in Haukadalur Valley, we stayed in a hotel right across the street from the geothermal area. This hotel was the Litli Geysir Hotel in Iceland. We were quite impressed with our stay there, so we want to share our findings with you. Litli Geysir Hotel in Haukadalur…
Bruarfoss Waterfall & Midfoss – Iceland
Bruarfoss waterfall is located in South Iceland, along the Golden Circle. It’s a less known waterfall as Gullfoss and Skógafoss, but it is also very impressive. To get to this waterfall, you need to hike about 7 kilometers. The hike is fairly easy and the reward is definitely worth the effort! The Bruarfoss waterfall is…
Keri̡ Crater РVolcanic Lake in Iceland
The Kerið Crater is one of the volcanic craters of the Tjarnarhólar crater group. It’s located in GrÃmsnes in south Iceland. Kerið crater is one of the stops you can add to your itinerary when visiting the Golden Circle in Iceland. It’s a quick stop, next to the road, worthy of your time. The crater…
Geysir Strokkur Blesi – Haukadalur Valley Iceland
Geysir geothermal area is one of the three top tourist destinations along the Golden Circle in Iceland. The geothermal area where Geysir is located, is in the southwest of Iceland, in Haukadalur valley. The most famous geothermal features of Haukadalur Valley are the dormant geyser Geysir, the geyser Strokkur and the hot spring Blesi. In…
Gullfoss Waterfall – Guide & Map
Gullfoss waterfall is one of the highlights along the Golden Circle in Iceland. The waterfall is located in the canyon of the HvÃtá river in southwest Iceland. Gullfoss means Golden Falls and this is exactly what gave the Golden Circle its name. The falls often have a golden hue because of their glacial waters. Another…
Þingvellir National Park – Itinerary & Map
Þingvellir National Park or Thingvellir National Park is a gorgeous park that is truly one of a kind. Thingvellir has been a national park since 1930. It’s both an important historic place for Icelanders as a geological wonder. Thingvellir is one of the most visited places by tourists in Iceland. The park is located in…
Northern Velebit National Park Croatia
Northern Velebit National Park is also known as Sjeverni Velebit in Croatian. This National Park is the newest addition to the national park list of Croatia. The national park is a part of the Velebit Mountain, just like Paklenica National Park. Northern Velebit is mostly known for the great hiking opportunities. The Velebit Mountain is…