backpacking iceland

Iceland’s Jokulsarlon
Glacier Lagoon

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Having been fortunate enough to visit the Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon on my first trip to Iceland, I couldn't wait to return here on this 2nd trip to the land of fire and ice. What a magical place and indeed, a photographer's paradise. Where else will you find multi-colored icebergs floating on a lake set amongst a beautiful mountain landscape?

Day 6 – Ring Road Iceland- Our Performance Recap

Performance Recap Iceland

Day 6 on the Ring Road, Iceland....If you may remember from my first couple posts on Iceland, we were given a 10 list challenge to complete on our road trip along the Ring Road that was handed to us by our Canadian friends in Reykjavik. These 'challenges' were miraculously thought up at the bar over some drinks, so as you can…

The Ring Road, Iceland – Day 5 – Akureyri to Reykjavik

Akureyri Iceland

Day 5 on the Ring Road Iceland...Today would be our last for the ring road trip. We needed to head back to Reykjavik from Akureyri for our flights the following morning and we had quite a drive ahead of us too coming from Northern Iceland but with no major planned stops along the way. Hopefully, it wouldn't take too long, maybe…

The Ring Road, Iceland – Day 1 – Reykjavik to Vik

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Today was the beginning of our adventure along the Ring Road in Iceland which circumnavigates the entire country. This was a trip I was more excited to make during my world travels than any others up to this point. Iceland’s Ring Road total distance is 1,339 kilometers (832 miles) and we were traveling from Reykjavik to Vik on our first day.