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Skógafoss Waterfall and Treasure Chest Hunting in Iceland

Skogafoss Waterfall

Skogafoss waterfall is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland, with a drop of 60 meters and a width of 25 meters. You can walk right up to it, but be prepared to be drenched! It is just overwhelming standing next to it. Steps lead up to an observation platform above the Skogafoss waterfall, some...

Oldest Parliament in the world – Iceland

Oldest Parliament in the world?

Its in Iceland. Did you know that? No? Icelanders adopted the parliamentary system of governance in 930 AD! Iceland is the country with the oldest parliament in the world!

The History of the Parliament

Iceland’s Viking settlers decided in 930 AD that Iceland was to be its own commonwealth. They chose Þingvellir as their...

Tomatoes of Iceland

Tomatoes of Iceland. Yes they do exist. Surprised? Understandable. For a country that is covered with ice and knows only 3 kinds of weather – cold, colder and coldest. You can be forgiven for assuming that much of the local produce is imported - especially the fruits and vegetables! However, this is a misconception.

Pagan Gods Fall

Have you ever heard the story of the Gods being condemned to a waterfall, well let me tell you the little story of Godafoss or The Waterfall of the Gods!

The waterfall Godafoss (The Waterfall of the Gods) is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland.  It is located right off the Ring Road, about 50 km (31 miles) east...

Blue Lagoon & Myvatn Nature Baths

Carry a swimsuit when you travel to Iceland… Some may laugh… but, believe me, you will have the last laugh at the Blue Lagoon or Myvatn Nature Baths!

While Iceland has a lot of natural hot water springs, the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is a man made one located in a lava field in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Undoubtedly one of the most popular...

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