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Two thousand-year-old lava

Editorial
Two thousand-year-old lava Markarfljót is one of the larger glacial rivers in Iceland. From the source of the river Hrafntinnusker, there is a 100 km / 60 mi r...

The most beautiful beach?

Editorial
The most beautiful beach? Reynisfjara Beach, just west of Vík í Mýrdal, is one of Iceland's most popular tourist destinations, and not without reason. The coal...

Hotel Dyrhólaey

E. Marie Valgarðsson
There is an Icelandic expression that says “When you have such a great view, who needs pictures on your walls?”. The phrase echoed my feelings exactly as I arr...

VÍK í MÝRDAL

Editorial
VÍK í MÝRDAL Vík has been a trading post since 1887. The natural surroundings in Vik are quite beautiful and the climate is relatively mild. The birdlife is ...

Dyrhólaey

Editorial
DyrhólaeyDyrhólaey (formerly known as Cape Portland by English seamen) -The small peninsula, or promontory, Dyrhólaey (120m) (formerly known as Cape Portland by...

Þakgil Canyon Campsite

Simon Falkner
Þakgil Canyon CampsiteÞakgil is a little known highland hiker’s paradise, very close to the south coast of Iceland. Þakgil (Roof Canyon) is a tiny sheltered can...