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10 Breathtaking Sights in Iceland

22/5/2016

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A land of fire and ice....

Iceland is a mysterious land that tells stories of elven folklore (“the hidden people”).  It is a land of contrasting beauty unmatched by anywhere else we have seen so far.  It is a truly remarkable country full of waterfalls, hot springs, mud pools, volcanoes, glaciers, geysers and geothermal vents which need to be seen to be believed.  

The scenery is breathtaking, its people humble, incredibly friendly, very knowledgeable but more importantly, resilient!  We could seriously run out of adjectives to describe the beauty of this place!!  An island made famous by the singer Bjork and World’s Strongest Man and Game of Thrones star Hafthór “The Mountain” Björnsson, Feet Do Travel will try and convey what makes the world’s youngest country so alluring.

“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas ....”

We spent a magical Christmas in Iceland, one that I would say was the best I have ever experienced.  This could be because we were knee-deep in pristine white snow that fell silently on Christmas Eve.  Try to imagine it ... close your eyes ... transport yourself to a vision where you look out of a window early Christmas morning, and all you see is a blanket of fresh, thick, crisp snow laying on the ground; huge flakes falling in front of you.  It’s a sight that every child at Christmas dreams of ...... and our dreams had just come true!
Simon and Angie at Christmas - Reykjavik
Simon and Angie - Christmas in Reykjavik, Iceland
​Iceland was formed on two tectonic plates and because of this, holds an enormous amount of geothermal resources.  Being one of the most resourceful nations in the world, they have harnessed this energy and use it for electricity production.  Around 85% of Iceland’s energy is from renewable resources, more than half of that is from geothermal energy provided by volcanic activity – it’s an inspiration to the world and pleases the eco-conscious like me!  

What this means for the people is very cheap electricity bills, in fact, it’s so cheap that in wintertime when there is snow, some paths in Reykjavik were heated... this, we clearly noticed!! Most of the homes in Iceland are also heated by the geothermal power stations. The hot water from the power stations is pumped to the houses as a by-product of using geothermal energy – heating bills are virtually non-existent!

​Iceland also has an excess of electricity production, to the point where they have their own Hydrogen plants – this nation is also making its own Hydrogen powered cars and, should you be lucky enough to own one, you can fill up with hydrogen fuel for FREE at any of their fuel filling stations. They are so certain that geothermal energy is the way forward that if any other nation in the world is suitable and interested, Iceland will send the engineers and provide the technology for free. We found this honestly inspiring, the world needs to take note!
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Reykjavik ... a smoky bay ... the most Northern Capital in the world!
Raddison Blu 1919 Hotel - Reykjavik
Raddison Blu 1919 Hotel - Reykjavik
A snowy square with heated pavements - Reykjavik
A snowy square with heated pavements - Reykjavik
Icelandic Opera House (Islenska Operan)
Icelandic Opera House (Islenska Operan) - Reykjavik
​Around 63% of Icelanders live in the compact capital city. We stayed at the central, harbourside location Radisson Blue 1919 hotel (https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-reykjavik-1919).  This hotel is opposite the world famous Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur hot dog stand!  Yes you read that correctly – “world famous”... Bill Clinton and members of Metallica have eaten here and around 70% of the country’s residents have bought a hot dog from this stand!! 
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Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur hot dog stand - Reykjavik
Simon is HotDog happy at the World Famous Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur hot dog stand - Reykjavik
Hot dogs are practically the national dish and are sold everywhere; they are the cheapest meal in a country where food is rather pricey!  When you buy your hot dog you best make it two... they are delicious and after one, you will want another. Made mostly from Icelandic lamb, along with a bit of pork and beef, they are a very tasty on-the-go snack and you will see Icelanders eating them any time of day (or night!).

As there are nearly twice as many sheep than there are humans in Iceland this makes them a plentiful food source!  Iceland doesn't allow the import of any live animals, so the free-range, grass-fed, home grown lamb eaten today is just like the lamb eaten hundreds of years ago.  

Therefore, eating a hot dog is preserving an ancient tradition and it would be rude not to!

Moving on from hot dogs, let me tell you the 10 sights we visited....

1. Hallgrimskirkja Church, Reykjavik
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Take a walk up Skolavorduhaed Hill to see Hallgrimskirkja church.  Although its architecture is unique, during the day it is rather plain... but taking a lift to the top to check out the impressive panoramic view of the greater Reykjavik area is a must. 
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Hallgrimskirkja church at night - Reykjavik
Hallgrimskirkja church at night
A Christmassy view of Hallgrimskirkja church at night - Reykjavik
It is definitely worth wandering up at night when it is flood lit from below, you can always stop off at one of the pretty cafe’s such as Babalu and order a coffee to make it worth your while. We stopped by Babalu and ordered a traditional Christmas Eve meal of lamb (of course!) and it was fantastic although to be fair, all of the food in Iceland is amazing.  We never ate a bad meal anywhere, the food was top notch (be careful not to order foods such as Puffin or Minke whale as these days, they are only slaughtered to satisfy tourist curiosities and not actually eaten by the locals).
Babalu Cafe - Reykjavik
Babalu Cafe - Reykjavik
Reykjavik town center
Reykjavik town center
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Restaurants-a-plenty in Reykjavik


​2. The Perlan (or The Pearl) 


Although this is a rotating glass dome built on four tanks which store the city's water supply, it is worth a visit.  Make your way to the top balcony for one of the best viewpoints of Reykjavik.
The Perlan - Reykjavik
The Perlan - City Water Supply and home to the Saga Museum
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View from the Perlan - Reykjavik
The view of Reykjavik from the Perlan is amazing
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Simon in full Viking battle mode
​The main Perlan building also houses the Saga Museum which is moderately priced and worth a look.  It recreates key moments of Icelandic history, and towards the end, you can try on Viking costumes. Pick up your weapon of choice and see whether or not the Viking look suits you!!
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Angie's Viking war face - very scary!!

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The Golden Circle
Prior to our arrival in Iceland, we had booked airport transfers and a couple of day trips with Iceland Guided Tours and we cannot rate them highly enough!  As they are a small family run business, every tour felt like a private tour – plus the driver was very informative and passionate about his Country; we didn’t realise we would be educated as well as “chauffeur driven”.

3. Gulfoss Waterfall

“The Golden Circle” tour is one of the more popular tours in Iceland and a must for everyone. Our day started by visiting a waterfall called Faxi, then on to the much bigger and more impressive Gulfoss Waterfall.  Water plummets down 32 meters in two stages into a rugged canyon offering a spectacular view. The sheer scale of this waterfall is a sight to behold.
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Gulfoss Waterfall
Gulfoss Waterfall - part of the Golden Circle tour
Geyir at HaukadalurThe Great Geysir in action

​4. The Great Geysir at Haukadalur

The name derives from the Icelandic verb geysa, "to gush" because that is basically what it is - a periodically spouting hot spring.  

When we arrived, we were met with the simplistic beauty of the land but nothing much else was happening.  All of a sudden, we heard a noise and gasps from people behind us as the geyser spouted out of the ground, we were left wondering “Darn, we missed it!  When will it happen again??”.
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There was a wooden bench near the geyser so we decided to sit and wait patiently.  We stared at the bubbling blue-hued hole in the ground poised for the next eruption. After about 10 minutes, our patience was rewarded!  We watched with amazement as boiling water was catapulted around 12 metres into the air.  This really was a remarkable natural phenomenon!

Simon and Angie at the Great Geysir
Simon and Angie waiting for the Geysir to explode in to life

5. Þingvellir

The final part of the magnificent Golden Circle tour was the dramatic landscape of Thingvellir (meaning Parliament Plains) that lies in a rift valley marking up the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.  This is the place to observe the effect of two tectonic plates drifting apart above sea level. This location is where the oldest existing parliament in the world first assembled in 930 AD.

​Iceland is a relatively young island formed around 20 million years ago from a series of volcanic eruptions on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.  It lies between the North American and Eurasian plates which are separated by a glacial valley and form spectacular cracks in the earth.  No single place epitomizes the history of Iceland and the Icelandic nation than here. If you want to see the jewel of nature, then come here.

Eagle eyed Game of Thrones fans may recognise this UNESCO World Heritage Site from season 4 when it was used to show Arya and Sandor Clegane's journey from village to village in mid-Westeros.
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Waterfalls and glaciers …… the icing on the cake! South Coast tour.

We loved The Golden Circle tour so much we needed to see more of this breathtaking Country; The South Coast tour was booked for the following day.

​In our off-road super-jeep there was just the four of us… Sy, me, a lady named Jen whom we met on the Golden Circle tour and our guide Odin.  For the entire day, we felt like a group of friends on a road trip.

Heading South on Highway 1 takes you close enough to see Iceland’s most famous volcanic glacier Eyjafjallajökull – remember the volcano that erupted in the summer of 2010 stopping air traffic in most of Europe for three weeks?  Well that’s the one! It can be referred to as the “Big E” to save pronunciation embarrassment.

6. Seljalandsfoss waterfall

What a magnificent sight!! At 60 meters high and a foot path behind it at the bottom of the cliff, it is the only known waterfall of its kind because it is possible to walk behind.  It was such a picturesque and quiet spot and we enjoyed sitting on the bench admiring its charm.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
​Whilst driving along the highway, we saw the effects of Eyjafjallajökull’s volcanic eruption. Mounds of black ash peppered the landscape and stood out like a beacon in contrast to the white snow laying on top.  It is only when you are in a situation where you come face to face with the aftermath of something so catastrophic that you appreciate the true scale of an event.  

Strangely there was something hauntingly beautiful about this vision; maybe it’s because we knew no-one was injured or maybe it was because Icelander’s appear rather blaise about these events (there is an eruption on average every four years!), either way it looked incredible.
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The effects of Eyjafjallajökull’s volcanic erruption can still be seen here
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​Iceland’s landscape is full of so many places where you just want to stop, get out of the car and take everything in.  We passed a field which was home to wild horses so we spent some time with them. In fact Jen, Odin and Sy were able to get so close they could pat their mane.  
We know this is a controversial subject in the UK, but in Iceland, horse is regularly found on the menu.  We had no problem with that and whilst there, we enjoyed a platter of various meat which included very tasty, lean horse meat.  

When you see horses running wild in the way they do in Iceland, you appreciate the natural and free life they lead so we didn’t feel guilty at all about eating one. Horsemeat is consumed in many parts of the world and other nations don’t bat an eyelid, but in the UK, it appears to be a no-no.

Horses of Iceland
Beautiful Icelandic Horses
Beautiful Icelandic Horses

7. Reynisfjara near the village of Vik 

This place was visually spectacular with a stretch of beach made up of black volcanic sand.  It’s surrounded by basalt columns and in the wild, stormy sea lay stacks of basalt rock, remnants of an extensive cliff line battered and eroded by the ocean.  We were fascinated with this dramatic coastline and the contrast of black land against a foaming white sea and soft white snow.
Black Sand beaches and Basalt rocks - Reynisfjara
Black Sand beaches and Basalt rocks - Reynisfjara
PictureWalking across the frozen lake to the glacier

8. An ice glacier

For some reason, it never crossed our mind that we would walk on a glacier so when we stopped at Solheimajokull it was a real treat!  We didn’t know what to expect when gingerly walking across a frozen lake, knowing that if it cracked, we could plunge to an icy death into the freezing waters below (hmmmm, maybe that is a bit dramatic as some glacial ice is 1,000m thick!).  

We walked to the top of an ice cave and climbed down to get a closer look.  Once inside, we looked up through a blue tunnel – it was an ice hole – Wow!!  And WOW again is about all I can say.  The vision before us was like none we had ever encountered – they say a picture paints a thousand words, as that’s the case, I will let these pictures speak for us! The glacier was an amazing experience and highly recommended.

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Solheimajokull Glacier sprawling down from the mountains
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An "ice wave" formed by the glacier forcing its way downhill
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Into the Blue - the hole in the top of the glaciel ice cave

9. Skogafoss

In the winter, Iceland doesn’t have a lot of daylight hours. During December when we visited, it was averaging around four a day so before we lost the light, we had one more attraction to see –  one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the island with an astounding width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters.  It is worth the trip, and it was a truly spectacular way of finishing off this incredible day packed to the brim seeing most stunning natural beauty we have encountered in such a small area.
Skogafoss waterfall
Skogafoss waterfall
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Our tour group. Left to right - Simon, Angie, Jen and Odin (our guide)

10. The Blue Lagoon

Iceland possesses one of the steamiest hot water lagoons in the world and once you have been there, everywhere else pales into insignificance.  You can’t go to Iceland and not visit its top attraction!

The secret lies 2,000 metres below the surface; geothermal seawater is pumped into this man-made marvel, all of which is powered 100% by geothermal energy.  This outdoor thermal spa at first glance is captivating and you are swept up in the romanticism of the milky white water, picturesque bridges and crisp snow enveloping it all. 
The Blue Lagoon - Iceland
Swimming in the warm Blue Lagoon while outside temperatures freeze is heaven!
The Blue Lagoon changing rooms
The trip from the changing rooms to the lagoon can be a little challenging
​One tip – if you visit here, either book online in advance or use a tour company such as Iceland Guided Tours (we did) otherwise you will have to queue; they limit the number of people allowed in to avoid overcrowding.  The Blue Lagoon is near the airport so you could stop here either on the way to Rejkavik or as your last stop before you leave the Country.
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The Feet that Travel in the Blue Lagoon - Iceland
The Feet - Angie and Simon in the Blue Lagoon
Iceland should be a place on everyone’s list and we urge everyone to visit, we don’t know of anyone who has been and hasn’t come away gushing over how amazing it really is!!  It ticks so many boxes for what you want out of a country, and for me, the icing on the cake is its super eco-friendly way of life which should be the envy of the rest of the world!
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We will visit Iceland again, but next time it will be in the summer months.  We want to see how green the land is, experience the midnight sun but first and foremost, we want to feel it’s allure once more.

When we return, we are thinking of driving a campervan! It's a popular and fun way to explore Iceland in the summer, and we will have more freedom to travel where we please.  There are many local businesses like Cozy Campers who offer campervan rentals at competitive rates, especially in a Country known for being expensive. If you decide to do the same, we advise you book sooner rather than later, because summer is one of Iceland's busiest seasons.

Travel Facts:
  • The official currency is Icelandic Króna.
  • The official language is Icelandic and remains unchanged from ancient Norse (which means 1,000-year-old texts are still easily read), however English is widely spoken.
  • The three colours of Iceland's flag represent elements that make up the island. Red is the island's volcanic fires, White is for the snow and ice fields, finally blue is for the ocean.
  • Credit cards are accepted pretty much everywhere – even in taxis.
  • A food specialty is "Hakarl" - rotten shark meat (no, we didn’t try this!)
  • Nearly 80% of Icelanders believe in elves.
  • Icelanders do not have to pay school fees as all education is free of charge.
  • The Icelandic police don’t carry guns. Crime in Iceland is very low and violent crime is practically nonexistent.
  • There are no forests in Iceland.
  • There are no surnames or family names in Iceland – Icelanders use the traditional Nordic naming system where the last name is derived from the father's first name.
  • In the telephone book everyone is listed by their first name – including the President!
  • The world's first female president was Icelandic, elected in 1980 she governed for 16 years.
  • 11% of the country’s surface is covered with glaciers.
  • A third of the worlds’ lava flows are in Iceland and the fields make up about 30% of the land.
  • There are more than 20 active volcanoes.
  • The largest volcano is called Vatnajokull and covers 8% of the country.
Main attractions & what attracted us:
What attracted us to Iceland was the snow!  We wanted a “white Christmas” and had always been fascinated by the mystery of this land and didn’t know anyone (at that time) who had been.

Some of the many tourist attractions:
  1. Solfar (Sun Voyager) Sculpture
  2. Whale watching (humpbacks are May – September only)
  3. Puffin watching
  4. Harpa Concert Hall
  5. Glacier Hiking and/or ice climbing
  6. During winter (November – March) the Aurora Borleaus aka Northern Lights (weather permitting)
  7. During summer - the Midnight Sun by Grótta
  8. Go on a free City walking tour
  9. Horseback riding tour
  10. The National Museum of Iceland
  11. The Icelandic Phallological Museum (world's largest display of penises - 280 from more than 90 animals are displayed!)

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42 Comments
Kirstie Ganobsik link
23/5/2016 03:08:49 pm

The whole article is incredible, but admittedly I spent a lot of time staring at that Blue Lagoon! Thanks for a great piece.

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FeetDoTravel link
23/5/2016 05:40:48 pm

Thanks you for your lovely comment Kirstie! Yes the Blue Lagoon is pretty spectacular, so we don't blame you for spending some time on that! Iceland is a great place and we highly recommend it to anyone that will listen. Glad you liked the blog - more great articles are on their way!

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Rachel link
26/5/2016 12:17:52 am

Wow, so beautiful! I can't wait to visit Iceland one day!

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FeetDoTravel link
26/5/2016 09:48:33 am

Thanks Rachel! So glad we have inspired you to want to go there! It really is beautiful, and very different in the summer months from what we have seen - which is even more reason to go twice!!

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george wood link
27/5/2016 11:44:27 am

Awesome photos!! I can't wait to visit... its so scenic! :)

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feetdotravel
27/5/2016 05:45:27 pm

It is very scenic isn't it, so much diversity as well and I'm glad you like the photos :-) Hope you get to visit, then send us your blog! It's always good to read about other people's experiences :-)

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Nowthatsahoneymoon link
27/5/2016 12:06:38 pm

Beautiful compilation. It was the hotdog and Iceland that captured my eyes the most! Would love to visit Iceland soon, thanks for the list of attractions worth seeing - will surely note them down.

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FeetDoTravel
27/5/2016 09:00:37 pm

Thank you so much for your comment, it's much appreciated! The hotdogs are pretty special!! We tried to recreate them a number of times when we returned home - we were close, but they definitely were not world class!! Hope you visit soon for sure!

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Anna Schlaht link
27/5/2016 12:43:00 pm

We haven't been to Iceland yet, but every article and blog post I see about it makes me want to drag Mr. Nerd over there this week yet! I wonder if I could make that work... :)

What a great post! We'll definitely use this for planning if/when we get to visit Iceland. With every picture, it looks more and more beautiful & breathtaking!

As far as Hakarl goes, do you know if this is also a food that native Icelanders don't eat? I've always been curious to try, but if it's driven by tourists, then I may not attempt to partake.

Great post! Thanks for sharing. It looks like you had a great time. :)

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feetdotravel
27/5/2016 02:52:46 pm

I haven't heard of one person who has been to Iceland and not loved it, in fact, if people go in the winter they wish to return in the summer and vice versa! I definitely think you should visit, the pictures don't do it justice to be honest!

As for Hakarl, from what I can tell, some of the older people eat it but others think it's disgusting lol and I don't believe this is meat is driven by tourists (mainly because it has such an awful taste, apparently!).

Hope you book soon :-)

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Jo link
27/5/2016 12:59:29 pm

This post is fabulous - great photos, trip ideas, and information. I have to get to Iceland now!

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FeetDoTravel
27/5/2016 08:58:49 pm

Thank you so much Jo for your comments, it's much appreciated! If you want to get to Iceland now - jump on a plane, fly on over and you will get a huge amount of daylight as we are nearly at mid-summer's day :-) Don't forget to pack a bag first! :-).

Seriously though, we really hope you get there .... and soon :-)

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Cathy link
27/5/2016 01:14:05 pm

Iceland is high on my list! I love the glacier and the ice cave- incredibly beautiful!

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feetdotravel
27/5/2016 05:48:36 pm

I think when people are aware of Iceland, it does become high on their list :-) The glacier and ice caves weren't even on our radar when we visited so it was a wonderful surprise when we had the opportunity to get up close to one! We were super excited and it was so beautiful it took our breath away. I must have taken about 100 photos of the walk across the glacier to the ice cave and we have so many favourites!! Sincerely hope you make it there one day.

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Jenn link
27/5/2016 01:18:16 pm

Looks amazing! Can't wait to get to Iceland ourselves!! Great post 😀

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feetdotravel
27/5/2016 02:54:40 pm

We believe Iceland should be on everyone's list and we sincerely hope you get there :-) One of the beauty's of it's location in the world is it's part way between Europe and America - perfect for both continents to visit :-)

Hope you get there and thanks for your comment :-)

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David link
27/5/2016 03:58:22 pm

Utterly incredible photos of my favourite country!

It looks so eerie with the blue and white colours. I visited in mid April and much of the snow had melted. Disappointed I didn't know about the Perlan as that view is wonderful. Also, I felt the Blue Lagoon was a bit overrated and pricey, but I guess it's not for everyone. Did you visit Jokulsarlon, the lake with the icebergs?

I don't know whether to feel good or bad for you that didn't try Hakarl. I actually was given a free sample at one of the restaurants I visited and once was enough. The smell is terribly noxious and the taste is nothing great. At least you get a shot of schnapps to wash it down and try and purge the taste. I do believe it is actually a national dish and not just something for tourists like the whale.

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feetdotravel
27/5/2016 07:39:46 pm

Thank you David and yes, it's one of our favourite countries as well! There are things we missed on our visit as well - another reason to return I guess ;-) I don't recall us going to Jokulsarlon - next time though :-)

Lol, hmmm, I think I feel lucky not trying Hakarl as I have certainly heard nothing good about it's flavour and in truth, I do rather like swimming with sharks and not eating them - however, I love horses and didn't object to eating that! I guess it's about living in the moment sometimes so maybe if I had an opportunity .... who knows ;-) And I believe you are right, it is a dish that isn't just for tourists!

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Liberty link
27/5/2016 07:20:25 pm

You have some amazing photos here! I visited Iceland in September so there was no snow, but you are making me want to go back and visit in the winter! Great post :)

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FeetDoTravel
27/5/2016 08:13:36 pm

Thanks Liberty! Iceland is such a photogenic country although pictures don't really do it justice. We would love to visit in the summer months when the land is green - I truly believe everyone should visit it twice - once with snow and once when it is green :-)

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Ash
28/5/2016 07:50:34 am

We visited Iceland in October last year so it was just before the snow arrived - we loved our trip there so much that, although we only planned to go there once in our lives, we definitely want to go again but in the winter months to see it in its snowy glory! We completely agree with everything in your article - we visited the majority of those areas and they really are breathtaking.

We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights on our first night there (even though it was mid-October) and viewed them on one of the 'Northern Lights Cruises' available to board from the harbour - we were able to just lie on a bench on the top deck and watch the green and pink lights swirling above us - magical! We would recommend it to anyone travelling to Iceland in the winter months.

We also loved the Blue Lagoon! We were a bit unsure as to how 'commercialised' the Blue Lagoon would be but, after visiting it one evening, we were pleasantly surprised by how relaxing it was and ended up going again another night! Just another couple of recommendations for anyone thinking of going (sorry for hi-jacking your blog, Angie!): the evenings are MUCH quieter and more peaceful than the daytime hours, if you'd like to go and relax there without bumping in to people! Also just a heads-up (in case, like we weren't, you aren't aware of the protocol of public bathing areas in Iceland!), before you enter the lagoon you have to shower, and by this they require that you bare all in front of everyone (communal showers, etc) - not a major problem, but was a bit of a surprise at the time!!

Brilliant article guys, I'm looking forward to your next blog :)

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FeetDoTravel
28/5/2016 12:27:22 pm

Thanks for your comments Ash and you aren't hi-jacking the blog at all, your comments and points are very useful for other people. I always say that 2 people can go to the same place and have a different experience so it's good to share!

Jealous you got to see the Northern Lights! We went on a trip but didn't see them however because we were lucky enough to view them in Lappland, we could live with it lol.

Glad you had an awesome time, feel free to share any photos you would like in the FeetDoTravel Facebook Group - you know we love to see them!!

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Helena link
28/5/2016 10:21:12 am

Absolutely fantastic post! Iceland is right up the top of my to see list. Every place you named had great detail and even better photos.
Thanks for proving that this is definitely a place I need to see!

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FeetDoTravel link
28/5/2016 04:32:22 pm

Thank you for the great comment Helena. So glad you liked our pictures! We are really pleased that this has given you even more incentive to go and see it yourself - that is our aim :-)

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Helen
28/5/2016 10:36:35 am

I totally agree Angie, Iceland is an incredible place made special by both the scenery and people. We were fortunate enough to get the best of both world I'm the fact it was still snowy yet he days were getting longer.
The golden circle is a must and you described it well. Your pictures make me wish we had ventured South - oh well next time!
I would highlyly recommend he whale watching with Elding, a family run Eco company. We were lucky enough to see about 50 whales - usually unheard of in March. There is usually one guide but many others were there on their day off to see the feeding frenzy. The guides were taking photos of the whales unique tail fins to identify them for conservation projects.
I will definitely be going back to Iceland. I just have to save up first!

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FeetDoTravel link
28/5/2016 04:36:56 pm

We are really pleased you liked the blog! As you can see we had a great time - but as you say there is still every reason to go back and see it again! Whale watching sounds fantastic, and you seemed to be very lucky indeed which is great to hear. Awesome to know that they are doing a lot for conservation - we had heard that they were doing more for conservation but great to know it is actually in practice.

We'l be going back to Iceland as well - it is just a matter of when!!

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Grey World Nomads link
29/5/2016 06:58:06 pm

I didn't know that Iceland is making its own Hydrogen powered cars. It must be a very good feeling to fill up with hydrogen fuel for free. Why can't we do that all over the world? It would be so much more environmentally friendly. I own a Icelandic horse which lives in France. Therefore I wouldn't appreciate to be given horse meat :(

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FeetDoTravel link
1/6/2016 09:36:38 am

Yes indeed they are, I was really surprised about the Hydrogen cars as well. Apparently the reason they are able to do it is because they have a lot of their own power stations that are unused and they have a surplus of electricity production (despite them still importing some electricity). It takes a lot of electricity to make Hydrogen, so they use their excess electricity in the production of Hydrogen - cheaply.

You are right, there we a few people we spoke to felt the same way about the horses, so we totally understand how you feel - its not for everyone.

Thanks for looking :-)

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Lance link
31/5/2016 12:52:10 am

Been there in summer 2014 for a long weekend. A day in the Capital and the rest spent in Akureyri.
Iceland is one of my favorite destination so far. I would love to go back there soon just to try out the Golden Circle Tour. I heard that its very popular. There is so much left unexplored in that island.

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FeetDoTravel link
1/6/2016 10:22:48 am

You are so right Lance, going once is not enough, there is so much to see on such a small island - then different times of the year make it different again! Love it, thanks for commenting!

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Annette Barney link
31/5/2016 03:50:50 pm

Iceland is on my bucket list. I loved all the insight this article gave me. I want to go even more than before.

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FeetDoTravel link
1/6/2016 10:24:20 am

Great to hear Annette! That's what we hope to do; inspire people in to wanting to go for themselves. Thank you so much for the feedback :)

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Julie link
1/6/2016 02:15:55 am

Iceland looks lovely!! Great article!

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FeetDoTravel link
1/6/2016 10:25:40 am

Thanks Julie, glad you liked it - hopefully it is a place you can add to your bucket list now? :-)

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Matej Divković link
1/6/2016 06:20:08 pm

OMG, those are truly breathtaking

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FeetDoTravel link
2/6/2016 11:59:25 am

Thanks for your comment Matej! We are so pleased that you like it. Sign up for our newsletter so you can stay up to date with our new blogs as they are released :-)

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Brianna link
2/6/2016 07:04:38 pm

Super informative posts! Even some things that I didn't know yet! Thanks for sharing :)

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FeetDoTravel
2/6/2016 08:53:01 pm

Thanks Brianna! Iceland is full of mysterious facts and figures, there is so much we can learn about (and from) this amazing country :-) Glad you enjoyed it :-)

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Jen link
13/9/2016 03:10:11 pm

Awesome! To see those waterfalls during winter must have been amazing! I wish we would have the same opportunity to see those cute Icelandic horses and pat them too. Fantastic post, thanks for sharing!!

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FeetDoTravel
14/9/2016 09:49:53 am

Thanks Jen and yes the frozen waterfalls were amazing, but I really want to return in the summer to see the power of their full flow and to ride an icelandic horse! I hope you get the opportunity to pat one when you are there next month!

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Sarah link
18/9/2016 12:04:42 am

We LOVED Iceland! We booked super cheap airfare there with minimal knowledge of what we were getting ourselves into & it turned out to be one of our absolute favorite places so far. We drove the ring road in a camper van & loved every second! Someday we'll get back to explore the Westfjords, but like you guys we were there during the winter when a lot of roads are closed.

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FeetDoTravel
18/9/2016 07:47:46 am

Totally agree Sarah, in fact we ask what is there NOT to love about Iceland?? Definitely have to return one day to see more of what this amazing country has to offer! I want to try and ride one of the Icelandic ponies!!

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