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Breiðholt district in Reykjavík capital of Iceland
The district Breiðholt got its name from a farm that was once on the outskirts of Reykjavik. While the district was in developmen
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Rjúkandi waterfall East Region
Rjúkandi may seem like an ordinary tourist spot if you don’t take the time to explore it
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Streitishvarf lighthouse peninsula
Streitishvarf is a tiny peninsula between the Berufjörður fjord and Breiðdalsvík bay in Eastern Iceland.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Feb 2, 20223 min read
Stuðlafoss waterfall in Jökuldalur valley
Stuðlafoss, or the Basalt Column Waterfall, is a beautiful waterfall in the eastern region of Iceland.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Papey island East Region
Papey is an island off the coast in Iceland’s Eastern Region
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Mjóifjörður fjord in the East Region
Mjóifjörður is a beautiful and tranquil place where you can easily spend a day unwinding from the stress of everyday life.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Klifbrekkufossar waterfall
Klifbrekkufossar is the name given to eight small waterfalls, one above the other, at the bottom of the Mjóifjörður fjord in the East
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Helgustaðanáma quarry
Helgustaðanáma (Helgustaðir quarry) is the only place in Iceland where mining was carried out.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Hallormsstaðaskógur small wood in the East Fjords
Hallormsstaðaskógur is the largest wooded area in Iceland.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Flögufoss waterfall in the East Region
Flögufoss is an impressive waterfall in the valley Breiðdalur in eastern Iceland. The valley is part of a vast caldera.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Fardagafoss waterfall East Region
Fardagafoss is a small waterfall located a short distance from the town of Egilsstaðir in the East Region.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jan 30, 20222 min read
Blábjörg small old cliff in the East Region
Blábjörg cliffs and their unique color are particularly eye-catching, even in the midst of the Berufjörður fjord’s gorgeous scenery.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jan 30, 20223 min read
Beljandi waterfall in the east fjords
The Beljandi waterfall is easily accessible from the Ring Road in Iceland. If you are traveling from the south.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jan 30, 20223 min read
Álftafjörður fjord a place to find relaxation
Álftafjörður is more like a place to find relaxation and nourishment for the soul.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jan 30, 20223 min read
Borgarnes town in West Iceland
The town of Borgarnes in West Iceland is probably among the country’s busiest tourist pitstops.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jan 13, 20223 min read
Akranes is an old fishing town in the west region
Akranes is a town by the coast in western Iceland with a population of 8,500 as of January 2022.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jan 13, 20224 min read
A tour to Drangey Island with students from the University of Southern Main
Drangey Island has been a part of Icelandic history since the time of settlement, as it was a sanctuary for the notorious outlaw, Grettir Ás
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Dec 20, 20215 min read
Crowded or even overcrowded tourist places and attractions in Iceland
Some of the most popular attractions in Iceland are sometimes described as overcrowded. This is true during the high season in summer.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Dec 20, 20217 min read
Strandir in the West Fjords is a perfect road trip for a two-day scenic drive
Strandir is one of the most mysterious parts of Iceland and has been a sanctuary for otherworldly forces since the time of settlement.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Dec 18, 20218 min read
Vatnsfjörður fjord in the Breiðafjörður bay an important part of Icelandic history
Vatnsfjörður fjord, located in the South shoreline of the West Fjords, Barðaströnd, is a nature reserve and an important part of Icelandic h
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Dec 15, 20213 min read
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