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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 majestic Hengifoss and Litlanesfoss Waterfalls in East Iceland

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The majestic Hengifoss and Litlanesfoss Waterfalls in East Iceland

Now, this is my 100th travel-blog here on Guide to Iceland, and I wanted to write about something very close to my heart - Hengifoss waterfall - the Hanging Falls. Hengifoss waterfall is located next to Lagarfljót lake and faces Hallormsstaðarskógur forest, about which I have written another travel-blog. It is a beautiful waterfall, around 128 meters tall, making it the 2nd highest waterfall in Iceland if we don't count the waterfall in the Morsárjökull glacier. Top photo: Hengifoss waterfall in East Iceland Hengifoss In this travel-blog I want to show you two hikes, the first hike

Hallormsstaðaskógur Forest in East Iceland - Iceland's largest Forest

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Hallormsstaðaskógur Forest in East Iceland - Iceland's largest Forest

Hallormsstaðaskógur national forest in East Iceland is Iceland's leading woodland, covering an area of approximately. 740 hectares. It is Iceland's first national forest and has been preserved since 1905. Hallormsstaðaskógur is a natural birch forest, but a nursing station was established in 1903, and experiments were made with the planting of foreign tree species. This is my travel blog in a series I wrote about my travels in East Iceland. Top photo: hiking in Hallormsstaðaskógur forest Hiking in Hallormsstaðaskógur forest The oldest larch grove in Hallormsstaðaskógur forest, G

The Sigurgeir's Bird Museum at Mývatn - Breeding Birds in Iceland

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The Sigurgeir's Bird Museum at Mývatn - Breeding Birds in Iceland

I have written several travel blogs about one of my favourite places in North Iceland, the amazing Mývatn area. There is so much to see and do in this amazing part of Iceland. At Mývatn, you can see bubbling mud pools, walk on the rim of a crater filled with a lake, see beautiful lava pillars and amazing lava formations, bathe in the Blue Lagoon of the North, visit geothermal springs, visit the Cave of the Icelandic Yule lads, etc, etc. By Lake Mývatn, you can also find the most extensive private bird collection in Iceland at Sigurgeir's Bird Museum or "Fuglasafn Sigurgeirs Stefánssonar".

A fantastic Stay at the Frost and Fire Hotel on the Banks of Varmá River in South Iceland

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A fantastic Stay at the Frost and Fire Hotel on the Banks of Varmá River in South Iceland

After a refreshing hike to Reykjadalur valley, we stayed at a lovely romantic boutique hotel, Frost and Fire (Frost og funi in Icelandic), on the banks of the river Varmá in Hveragerði town. This lovely little hotel is hidden from view from the road leading to the starting point of the Reykjadalur valley hike, which leads you to a lovely, warm river—a hidden gem in beautiful surroundings. Top photo: The Frost and Fire Hotel on the Banks of the Varmá River in South Iceland Our room When we got the key to our room, we were also given a tour of the facilities, the hot pools, and the sp

Reykjadalur Valley - Bathe in a Hot River in South Iceland!

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Reykjadalur Valley - Bathe in a Hot River in South Iceland!

In this travel blog, I am going to show you a beautiful valley, Reykjadalur valley, in the vicinity of Hveragerði town, only some 45 km away from Reykjavík, Iceland's capital city, where I live. The name of the valley, Reykjadalur, means Steam Valley, and you will understand why when the valley opens up after the hike. The valley is filled with hot springs and mud pools, and there is even a hot river in which one can bathe! Top photo: soaking in the hot river The beginning of the hike - hot pools by the trail The Reykjadalur valley is part of the Hengill area, but Mt. Hengill las

Skagaströnd Village and Þórdís the Prophetess in Skagi in North Iceland

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Skagaströnd Village and Þórdís the Prophetess in Skagi in North Iceland

In this travel blog, I want to show you the lovely little village on the Skagi peninsula called Skagaströnd. I have already written travel blogs about the pearls of the peninsula Skagi in North-West Iceland, Ketubjörg Cliffs, and Kálfshamarsvík, but I want to tell you a little bit about an interesting museum in this village, Spákonuhof. Top photo: Inside the museum Spákonuhof in Skagaströnd Þórdís the Prophetess The museum is connected to folklore, which tells the story of Þórdís the Prophetess and Mt. Spákonufell. Folklore in Þjóðsögur Jóns Árnasonar - the Compilation of Folklor

Kálfshamarsvík - extraordinary Basalt Columns at Skagi in North Iceland

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Kálfshamarsvík - extraordinary Basalt Columns at Skagi in North Iceland

In this travel blog, I want to show you a beautiful place on the Skagi peninsula. It is called Kálfshamarsvík, a small cove by Kálfshamarsnes cape. At Kálfshamarsvík cove, you will find one of the most breathtaking basalt columns here in Iceland, in my opinion. It is a pure gem of nature and hidden in the sense that it is on the Skagi peninsula, which is off the beaten track, but it is so worth the detour. Top photo: Kálfshamarsvík and Kálfshamarvíkurviti lighthouse Kálfshamarsvík The basalt columns here are so diverse and take on so many forms that I can assure you you will com

Disappearing Landscape - Ketubjörg Cliffs and Dalshorn at Skagi in North-Iceland

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Disappearing Landscape - Ketubjörg Cliffs and Dalshorn at Skagi in North-Iceland

Ketubjörg Cliffs are off the beaten path on the Skagi peninsula, which is located between Húnaflói and Skagafjörður in North-West Iceland. On this peninsula, you will find some beautiful pearls of nature, one of which is Ketubjörg Cliffs. This peninsula is for sure off the beaten track, and the farmers living on the farm Víkur on the northernmost part of Skagi didn't get electricity until the 22nd of December 2016! Until then, they had to use a motor-generator to get electricity. This was the only farm left without an electric cable, as the next farms, some 10 km away from Víkur on both

The Annual Viking Festival in Hafnarfjörður Town in Iceland

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The Annual Viking Festival in Hafnarfjörður Town in Iceland

Hafnarfjörður, the neighbouring town of Reykjavík where I live, hosts the annual Viking Festival, the oldest and largest festival of its kind in Iceland. Visiting this festival will make you feel like you have been transported back in time a thousand years or so. The festival, which has been held since 1995, takes place on the second weekend of June and lasts for 4 days! For me, this is the most fun time to be in Hafnarfjörður. Top photo: a reenactment of a Viking battle Gudrun the Seeress from Denmark and Guðmann the Shaman from Iceland have a booth at the Viking Festival I have p

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