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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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Dvergasteinn - the Rock of the Dwarfs in Álftafjörður in the Westfjords of Iceland

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Dvergasteinn - the Rock of the Dwarfs in Álftafjörður in the Westfjords of Iceland

Icelandic folklore is filled with stories about the hidden people of Iceland, and many of them tell us about the elves and the trolls of Iceland. I have shown you many of the places where these stories took place, and shown you quite a few rocks that are habitations of the elves, even one in Reykjavík close to my home. There is some mention in our folklore of rocks where dwarves reside, not many, though. The best-known dwarf story tells us about the dwarf rock in Seyðisfjörður in the Eastfjords. Now let's visit one such place in the Westfjords of Iceland. Dvergasteinn farm and Dvergastein

Ancient Viking Burial Mounds and Pagan Graves that I have visited on my Travels in Iceland

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Ancient Viking Burial Mounds and Pagan Graves that I have visited on my Travels in Iceland

Archaeologists have discovered several ancient Viking burial mounds and pagan graves in my country, Iceland, some by chance during road construction. In this travel blog, I want to show you the burial mounds and pagan graves I have visited in my country. We distinguish pagan graves from Christian graves by the presence of grave goods (haugfé), animals (a horse or a dog), and, sometimes, boats. This changed with the conversion to Christianity. Top photo: Grave goods from a pagan grave in Vatnsdalur on display at our National Museum Þorgeirsdys Burial Mound at Hraunhafnartangi Þorgeir

The infamous Katla Volcano in South Iceland is named after a Sorceress

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The infamous Katla Volcano in South Iceland is named after a Sorceress

In a previous travel blog, I told you about the infamous Katla volcano in the Kötlujökull glacier and the ice caves that form in the glacier. Some of our volcanoes have female names - maybe because they are dangerous when they erupt ;) We fear the volcano Katla the most; its eruptions are cataclysmic. But, do you know how it got its name? Icelandic folklore tells us about the cook, murderer, and sorceress Katla. Top photo: Kötlujökull glacier Mýrdalsjökull glacier This infamous volcano, Katla, which we Icelanders fear so much, is lurking beneath the 590 sq km ice cap of Kötlujöku

Skáli Hallvarðs Súganda - Viking Settlement-Age Farm in the Westfjords of Iceland

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Skáli Hallvarðs Súganda - Viking Settlement-Age Farm in the Westfjords of Iceland

As those of you who read my travel blogs know, I love writing about the Vikings, archaeological sights, turf houses, and folklore in Iceland. I hit the jackpot when I was invited to attend the opening of Skáli Hallvarðs súganda - a replica of a Viking settlement-age farm, built to honor the legacy of Hallvarður súgandi, the settler of Súgandafjörður in the Westfjords of Iceland. Top photo: a group of Vikings all dressed up for the opening ceremony of Skáli Hallvarðs súganda The making of Skáli Hallvarðs súganda settlement-age farm Did Hallvarður súgandi live in this location at Botn, and

The Concert Hall of the Elves of Iceland

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The Concert Hall of the Elves of Iceland

Over the years, I have shown you many locations in Iceland where the elves and hidden people live. We share Iceland with them and respect and cherish them. Some people see them or can hear them, but most of us don't. But we still acknowledge their existence, as our folklore is filled with stories about Iceland's hidden population. And our grandparents told us stories about them. In this travel blog, I am going to show you one such beautiful location, but, out of respect for the elves' wishes, I have had to change my travel blog and cannot reveal its location. Top photo: admiring the gorge

A Winter Visit to Akureyri - the Capital of North Iceland

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A Winter Visit to Akureyri - the Capital of North Iceland

This is my 300th travel blog on Guide to Iceland, and I wanted to dedicate it to something special. I have been writing for more than 10 years now, and was pondering what to write about. In the meantime, I decided to join my husband on a work trip to Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. It was mid-March, and I don't usually travel in the wintertime; I use the winter months for reading and writing. But I don't regret accompanying him, as during our 5 days up north, I felt like I had entered a fairytale world - Winter Wonderland. And now I was in no doubt of what I wanted to write about :)

The historical Steinahellir Cave in South Iceland

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The historical Steinahellir Cave in South Iceland

There are many caves in South Iceland, one of which is right by the Ring Road. It is called Steinahellir, meaning "Stone Cave," and has served many functions over the centuries. There are supernatural stories associated with Steinahellir cave, some of which tell of ghosts and the hidden people of Iceland. One of them tells us about the wrath of the hidden people if we dare do one forbidden thing in the cave! In this travel blog, I am going to tell you these stories and other interesting happenings in the Steinahellir cave, including a rebellion against the authorities. Top photo: the entra

A Visit to Hellnahellir Cave - the longest man-made Cave in Iceland

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A Visit to Hellnahellir Cave - the longest man-made Cave in Iceland

In Iceland, you will find many beautiful caves, some of which are colourful lava caves and others that are manmade. In many of my travel blogs, I have written about various types of caves in Iceland. A couple of years ago, we visited Hellnahellir cave at Hellar in Landsveit upcountry in South Iceland. Hellnahellir is the longest manmade cave in Iceland and one of the most remarkable antiquities in my country. Top photo: Inside Hellnahellir cave Inside Hellnahellir cave The farm Hellar is built on Hellnahóll (Cave Hill) beneath Mt. Skarðsfjall, and the Hellar farm is first mentioned in th

A lovely Visit to Mt. Vestrahorn and Stokksnes in Southeast Iceland

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A lovely Visit to Mt. Vestrahorn and Stokksnes in Southeast Iceland

On my 10-day trip around Iceland, I visited one of the most breathtaking locations in southeast Iceland, Mt. Vestrahorn and the Stokksnes peninsula, and stayed overnight at the Viking café. This is one of the must-stop locations when visiting this part of Iceland. Mt. Vestrahorn is one of the most photographed mountains in Iceland, and I have seen some fantastic photos of it. Top photo: Mt. Vestrahorn Mt. Vestrahorn Iurie Belegurschi's photos of Mt. Vestrahorn are ever so beautiful, as is his whole collection of Iceland photos. He has allowed me to use his photos for my travel blog, and

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