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Hi, my name is Regína and I was born and raised here in Iceland. Since 2013 I have written 320 travel blogs about various interesting places to visit in Iceland. I hope you enjoy reading my travel-blog :)

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The Natural Wonders of the Westfjords of Iceland - Látrabjarg and Rauðasandur

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The Natural Wonders of the Westfjords of Iceland - Látrabjarg and Rauðasandur

While spending 9 days in the Westfjords, I joined Westfjords Adventures on a guided tour of two of the main attractions in the Westfjords: Látrabjarg bird cliff and Rauðasandur, the Red Sand. Westfjords Adventures offers an excellent selection of tours to some of Iceland's most amazing sights in the Westfjords. They are located in Patreksfjörður, the largest village in the southern part of the Westfjord Region. Top photo: a puffin at Látrabjarg Road signs leading to Látrabjarg and Rauðasandur This was our second day in the Westfjords, and we were driving from Reykjavík, so we spent

The friendly Hotel West in Patreksfjörður Village in the Westfjords of Iceland

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The friendly Hotel West in Patreksfjörður Village in the Westfjords of Iceland

When I travel around Iceland, I like to get to know the locals in each part of the country. That way, I get to learn so much more about my country. I do this by visiting the local museum in each village, as almost every village and town in Iceland has at least one museum. I have found that the older generation, in particular, is very knowledgeable about Iceland, and I love to sit and listen and learn more. And then I write about my experiences here on Guide to Iceland and tell you about all the things I have learnt and seen on my travels :) Top photo: having coffee with Jóhann, the manager

Visiting Grímsey Island - the Gem of the Arctic Circle in North Iceland

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Visiting Grímsey Island - the Gem of the Arctic Circle in North Iceland

I had forever wanted to visit Grímsey Island and had planned to do so for years, but had always left it off my travel itinerary. Finally, when staying in Akureyri, the Capital of the North, for a whole week on my summer vacation, I did it! I visited this beautiful island on the Arctic Circle Express with the company Ambassador from Akureyri harbour. Unfortunately, this tour is no longer available. Certain northern winds on this route made people very seasick, so it was cancelled! But the Arctic Circle Express Flight will take you on a 3-hour tour including Grímsey Island. Whales blowi

Humpback Whales in Abundance on a Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri in North-Iceland

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Humpback Whales in Abundance on a Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri in North-Iceland

I recently went whale watching in Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. This was the second time in my life that I have gone whale watching, and after the Whale Watching Akureyri tour, I can tell you that I am now hooked, so to speak. We saw so many whales that I was astounded. I was staying in Akureyri for a week on my summer vacation and was referred to the whale-watching company Ambassador, which has now merged with Elding Adventure at Sea. Top photo: a whale on the whale watching tour The whale-watching boat I remember back when I was a kid in Reykjavík, seeing a whale was rare.

A Unique Lava Walk through the Colourful Lava Field at Gjástykki at Krafla in North-Iceland

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A Unique Lava Walk through the Colourful Lava Field at Gjástykki at Krafla in North-Iceland

I visited the extraordinary, colourful lava field Gjástykki when I joined a guided tour of this area. At Gjástykki, you will see newly created lava formations from the Krafla volcano-tectonic eruptions back in 1975-1984, called the Krafla Fires. I had never been there before, so I was excited to visit this area. I followed the Katla Fires on the news when I was younger, and the name Gjástykki had always sounded so exotic to me. I had wanted to visit it for the longest time, as I visit the Krafla area every year. So when I saw there was a guided tour to Gjástykki, I jumped at the chance to

The Extraordinary Ice Sculptures in Lofthellir Cave in Mývatn North Iceland

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The Extraordinary Ice Sculptures in Lofthellir Cave in Mývatn North Iceland

While staying for a week in the Mývatn area in North Iceland, I got the opportunity to visit Lofthellir cave, the extraordinary lava cave, where one can see the largest natural ice sculptures in any known lava cave in Iceland. We were staying in Mývatnssveit, so we met up with the guide at the Mývatnsstofa Visitor Centre. Top photo: Amazing ice sculptures in Lofthellir cave Lava fields on the way to Lofthellir Lofthellir cave is located in the Búrfell lava field. On our way to the cave, we passed the distinctive Mt. Hverfjall, a sandy explosion crater. Walking on its rim makes for a v

A Journey into the Wilderness of Iceland via Kjölur incl. Hveravellir and Mt. Kerlingarfjöll

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A Journey into the Wilderness of Iceland via Kjölur incl. Hveravellir and Mt. Kerlingarfjöll

I joined the most wonderful tour called the Kjölur Coast to Coast Highland Route. This tour takes you from Reykjavík, the capital city in the south, through the middle of Iceland and way up to Akureyri, the capital of the north, with a myriad of interesting and beautiful sights on the way. Unfortunately, this tour is no longer available. But you can rent a car in Reykjavík and follow the stops on this tour :) Top photo: soaking in a hot pool at Hveravellir We started the tour in a bakery in Reykjavík I was picked up at 6:30 am as we had a long day ahead of us. This was to be a slow-tr

Eyjafjallajökull Volcano and the South Coast of Iceland in a Luxurious Super Jeep

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Eyjafjallajökull Volcano and the South Coast of Iceland in a Luxurious Super Jeep

I sometimes join guided tours in Iceland to show you what they are like, and recently joined a tour to Eyjafjallajökull & South Coast by Activity Iceland. A month earlier, I had joined the same company on a guided tour of the Silver Circle and fell in love with their super jeep, and I wanted to ride in it again! This jeep is a huge, modified Ford 350 EXXL Excursion, extra long, with 46-inch tires. Top photo: driving in a super jeep on a black sand beach The super jeep of Activity Iceland Tom Cruise, Ben Stiller, Sean Penn, and Dennis Quaid have all been driven around in this supe

The Colorful Lava Formations in Víðgelmir Cave in West Iceland

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The Colorful Lava Formations in Víðgelmir Cave in West Iceland

I recently had the chance to visit one of Iceland's amazingly colourful lava cave tubes, when I entered Víðgelmir lava cave, which is considered one of the most magnificent lava caves in Iceland. Víðgelmir is referred to as Iceland's mightiest cave. I joined a tour that started in Reykjavík, with pickup at 7:00 am. On our way to Víðgelmir lava cave, we passed some beautiful sights and made several stops on the way. Top photo: Lava formations and colours in Víðgelmir lava cave Surrounded by lupine by Sjávarfoss in the Fossá river We drove through the pretty and tranquil Hvalfjörðu

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