Hveradalir Geothermal Area, 'the Valley of the Hot Springs,' is precisely what its name suggests—a fantastic destination for those interested in the beautiful complexities of Iceland'

Morsárfoss is Iceland's tallest waterfall, measuring 228 metres. In fact, there are several waterfalls in the area, and sometimes people talk about Morsárfossar (the waterfall's name in plur

Bjarnarhofn is a farmstead on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Many notable Icelanders lived here. Bjarnarhofn's church and shark museum are listed as the nr. 1 Snaefellsnes attractions by Lonely Plane

Thjofafoss is a secluded waterfall in the Skaftafell Nature Reserve in Southeast Iceland. It's located by the popular trail to the Svartifoss waterfall. Not to be confused with the Thjofafoss wat

Ellidaa is a river inside the Reykjavik area. Its sources are two smaller rivers in the Blafjoll mountain range and the Hengill area that flow into Ellidavatn and its outlet forms the river.  The r

Sandgerdi is a village on the Reykjanes peninsula, covering the western shore of Midnes to the northernmost part of the peninsula, Gardskagi. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Emstrur. N

Eyjabakkar is an oasis in the East Highlands of Iceland.  Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. This is Iceland's second-largest wetland, the largest being Thjorsarver, itself a R

Trölladyngja is Iceland's largest shield volcano, located in the north of Vatnajökull National Park in the highlands. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia,

Oxarfjordur (a.k.a. Axarfordur) is a fjord in North-East Iceland between the headlands Tjornes and Melrakkasletta. Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Photo from Wikimedia, Creativ

The beautiful Litlaa is a fresh water river in the Kelduhverfi district by Oxafjordur in North Iceland and is one of Iceland‘s greatest trout rivers. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed s

Sveinstindur is a 1093 m (3408 ft) high mountain in Iceland's Central Highlands that is a popular sightseeing location amongst hikers and nature enthusiasts. Sveinstindur overlooks lake Langisjór, providing a stunning view of both the lake and its surroundings. The mountain is considered to

Torfajökull is the name of both a stratovolcano and a complex of subglacial volcanoes, north of Mýrdalsjökull glacier in South Iceland. The volcano's last documented erupted occurred in 1477. Exp

Snæfell is the name of the largest freestanding mountain in Iceland, located in the east of the country. Explore this region on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Oliagust. No edits made. Scale of Snæfell Snæfell stands at 1,833 metres (6,014 feet) tall,

Bjarnarflag is the oldest geothermal power station in Iceland, having been first opened nearly fifty years ago in 1969. Explore this location on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia,

Eyjabakkajökull is a northeastern glacial tongue of the great Vatnajökull glacier, the largest ice cap in Iceland. Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by NASA. No edits made. Eyjabakkajökull stretches down the Devil’s Pass to the mud flat

Húnaflói is a bay in North Iceland. Many beautiful fishing villages and fascinating sites sit on its shores.  The best way to visit Hunafloi bay is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the best options for doing so is this 7-day Arctic Coast Way self drive, available in the summer months. The mo

Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir  Guðrúnarlaug, or "Guðrún’s pool," is a pool with naturally hot water in West Iceland.  Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. The pool has over 1000 years of history but was only reconstructed and reopened in 2009 after spending 140 years blo

Neskaupstadur, in the fjord Nordfjordur, is a fishing town of around 1500 people in East Iceland. It is the largest town of the municipality of Fjardabyggd. Neskaupstadur has a strong fishing indust