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Iceland’s Ring Road: 9 Amazing Places to Camp

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Filled with some of the most spectacular (and eerie) landscapes and miles of vast, open roads, driving Iceland's Ring Road is an incredible adventure. However, Iceland isn't a cheap place to visit, and it's even more expensive to visit for the amount of time it takes to circumnavigate the country. For the average budget traveler, Iceland may seem like a huge … [Read more...] about Iceland’s Ring Road: 9 Amazing Places to Camp

Iceland’s Natural Wonders

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Think of Iceland and images of Bjork may spring to mind, but the homeland of this famous, eccentric singer is also home to a world of geothermal activity. In fact, Iceland is one of the most magical destinations in the world due to its natural phenomena. Although backpacking here isn’t really possible on the cheap, since the collapse of the Icelandic Banks in 2008 this … [Read more...] about Iceland’s Natural Wonders

Witnessing the Northern Lights in Iceland

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[A]t 11:45 PM, standing in the pitch black outside Reykjavik, the bitter cold was almost too much to bear. But standing in the dark, freezing your butt off is the price you pay to catch one of the natural world's most magical shows. The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, arrived in Iceland early this year. Luck was on my side, as I'd scheduled my 10-day … [Read more...] about Witnessing the Northern Lights in Iceland

Top 5 Things to Do in Reykjavik

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[I]celand's capital city, Reykjavik, is the perfect base camp for exploring the island nation. The sheer number of activities on offer by the tour companies can leave your head spinning, but most can be done as half or full day trips from the city. The ability to rest your head on the same pillow every night can be a welcome relief for the travelers constantly on the … [Read more...] about Top 5 Things to Do in Reykjavik