 Steve and Chris Briggs The first week of March this year we traveled to Iceland to spend a week in a winter wonderland. I had been in Iceland for two very short visits before but had not had time to really experience what Iceland has to offer. You might ask why we chose to go in the middle of winter, well, our goal was to view the famous Aurora Borealis also commonly known as the Northern Lights. Being there for 6 nights, we based out of the capital city of Reykjavik and took day trips into the countryside. It didn’t take us long to realize that Iceland has far more to offer than just the Northern Lights. Yes, that might be the highlight of the trip but we soon had discovered a country of wildly spectacular natural scenery, friendly people and amazing food. I honestly had not expected such beautiful scenery made even more dramatic by the stark contrast of black volcanic landscapes covered by pure white snow. It was awesome!! Iceland also has a geothermal offering that you don’t find hardly anywhere else in the world. This enhances your sightseeing with some unusual bubbling mud pots and geysers and also gives you the opportunity to enjoy places like the famous Blue Lagoon for bathing in the hot springs where you can sample the healing mud facials and relax with a cocktail by one of the swim up bars. Yes, they have it all!!   It is very comfortable traveling in Iceland as it is known as one of the safest countries in the world. Although the Icelandic language is impossible for most anyone that is not from Iceland, nearly all of the people in Iceland speak very good English. You never have a problem communicating or understanding shop clerks, hotel staff, tour guides or wait staff in restaurants. Speaking of restaurants, we found the choices and quality of the food to be outstanding everywhere. Seafood is, of course, the very best with the large fishing fleet based in Reykjavik providing fresh seafood every day. Iceland has it all when it comes to dining, from traditional Icelandic fare to very contemporary, fine dining plus everything in between. We really cannot wait to return to see what Iceland looks like during a warmer time of year when the island is a dozen shades of green and covered in wild flowers!! If Iceland is not on your bucket list, you need to add it to the top of the list. You won’t be sorry!! Join us in 2022 on our Iceland summer group trip.
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Helen Kingston
12/15/2020 10:17:09 am
My 14 year old grandson and I visited Iceland in July 2019 - toured everywhere for a week with a local family we knew. On the go early each morning - we saw the tourist sites and off road sites - beautiful country. We plan to go back as his HS graduation present and rent a monster RV to venture up the the fiords and other coastline. More to see - wonder whether we will ever see it all! 10/15/2024 05:34:29 am
What a wonderful account of your Icelandic adventure! It sounds like an incredible experience, especially with the Northern Lights as your primary goal. I love how you discovered that Iceland is more than just a winter wonderland; the diverse landscapes, friendly locals, and vibrant food scene really enhance the travel experience. Leave a Reply. |
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