Iceland – GlobeTrotting365Days

Why Iceland is called the ‘Land of Fire & Ice’? Let’s discover now!

Iceland is called the Land of Fire and Ice and now that I’ve visited, I understand why. Iceland has around 45 volcanoes and the Vatnajökull Glacier is the largest icecap in Europe. Driving around this beautiful island there is always either a volcano or glacier in sight… Iceland was definitely topping my list as one of the most impressive places I’ve ever visited each day!

I always wanted a real adventure and I was sure that the undiscovered corners of south coast Iceland would be the perfect setting.

Hitting the south coast road modern life seemed to slip away as we drove across this lunar landscape, where the horizon seemed impossibly distant. Outside the car the temperature had dropped from this morning’s 10C to 3C and the wind whipped the finest particles of snow into my face.

Starting my South Coast Icelandic road-trip

Has diving between two continents ever been your bucket list?

No trip to Iceland is complete without exploring the Golden Circle, and today I was going to discover why. It was an exhilaration filled morning unveiling the fact that the Golden Circleroute takes you through some of the most amazing sights in central Iceland, with scenery ranging from natural sites to historic landscapes. I started on to this 300-kilometer (190 mi) loop making my first stop at the geothermal energy exhibition.

When I finally made it to the place on top of my Bucket List: Iceland

Going to Iceland had been on my wish list for years. I was enticed by the otherworldly landscapes, the rich cultural output, and, of course, the Northern Lights. It had always been one of those out-of-this-world destinations where adventure is found around every corner. And that’s when I realized that I couldn’t spend any more days away from this adventure. I decided the time was finally right.

When I first starting searching about the things to see in Iceland, I was so overwhelmed by the sheer number of things to see in this country. My list of places, list of adventures in Iceland was not built overnight but over the years. The more I discovered about this wonderful country, everyday little new nuances kept on creeping onto my list. And yes to cover them all in 10 days was definitely going to be the most amazing 10 days of my travels so far. I realized that although this volcanic island is small, there is so much natural beauty packed in that you could spend a lifetime exploring its nooks and crevices without seeing it all.