5 PLACES TO VISIT IN ICELAND THAT AREN’T THE CLASSICS STORY

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[{"selector":"#anim-15bdffaf-256b-444c-9c34-986ff3b3cf13","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-124.18773%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] When looking for icebergs, everyone stops at Jokulsarlon. It is the place that “puts the ice in Iceland”. An alternative is its little brother, Fjallsarlon. Just a 5 min drive from the Ring Road, its lagoon is smaller but rewards the visitor with great views of the glacier and surrounding mountains. When looking for icebergs, everyone stops at Jokulsarlon. It is the place that “puts the ice in Iceland”. An alternative is its little brother, Fjallsarlon. Just a 5 min drive from the Ring Road, its lagoon is smaller but rewards the visitor with great views of the glacier and surrounding mountains.

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[{"selector":"#anim-7dc8a092-c512-4249-8763-e714a5cbd704","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-111.92661%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] When it comes to geothermal areas, Iceland is paradise. One of the most popular places to visit in Iceland is Haukadalur on the Golden Circle Iceland. During the day it is one of the most crowded places as everyone looks at the same spot waiting for the big splash. But if you go to North Iceland, take a detour to walk through Leirhnjukur . It will give you another perspective of the volcanic activity in Iceland. This lava field is still steaming 30 years after the last volcanic event! When it comes to geothermal areas, Iceland is paradise. One of the most popular places to visit in Iceland is Haukadalur on the Golden Circle Iceland. During the day it is one of the most crowded places as everyone looks at the same spot waiting for the big splash. But if you go to North Iceland, take a detour to walk through Leirhnjukur . It will give you another perspective of the volcanic activity in Iceland. This lava field is still steaming 30 years after the last volcanic event!

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[{"selector":"#anim-e3da4458-66dd-47e5-b57a-683a656465b0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-111.30952%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Much of the Icelandic landscape is shaped by lava. One of the most famous areas to walk through is Dimmuborgir near Myvatn. During the day, visitors take over the delimited paths scaring the elves away. To avoid the crowds, drive on a small gravel road (558) on the Snaefellesnes peninsula to the lava field of Berserkjahraun . The geology and shapes are different, but the views as impressive. Much of the Icelandic landscape is shaped by lava. One of the most famous areas to walk through is Dimmuborgir near Myvatn. During the day, visitors take over the delimited paths scaring the elves away. To avoid the crowds, drive on a small gravel road (558) on the Snaefellesnes peninsula to the lava field of Berserkjahraun . The geology and shapes are different, but the views as impressive.

Svartifoss vs Aldeyjarfo

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Blue Lagoon vs Myvatn Bath

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