The Silfra Rift, one of the world’s coolest SCUBA diving destination, makes me want to put on a dry suit and plunge under the 36-degree water. … Continue Reading
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Tag Archives: Iceland
Inside My Head – Fear of Heights
Whenever I travel, I can count on my fear of heights to rear up at least once per trip. Here’s what happens in my head when the exposure and consequences for error escalate.… Continue Reading
Serenity Now! – Four Places to Find Quiet
Sometimes, the din has to stop. You need to get away from TVs, traffic and the white noise of people-people-everywhere. But where? A slice of quiet seems harder than ever to find, but I have some ideas.… Continue Reading
Hike Destinations: Landmannalaugar Versus Tongariro
Bacon or chocolate? A pint of craft beer or a wedge of aged gouda? The family dog or cat? All choices nobody wants to make. My favorite hiking destinations offer the same conundrum. So what’s the winner – Iceland’s Landmannalaugar or New Zealand’s Tongariro Alpine Crossing?… Continue Reading
Iceland Attraction: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Tour
Iceland just gave me another reason to visit again: a tour company that takes people down a 400-foot descent into a volcano’s intact magma chamber. This is the only place in the world you can experience this, and it has me salivating at the thought of another trip to Iceland.… Continue Reading
Random Photo Fun – Keflavik, Iceland
Sometimes random stuff is cool and fun. I’m digging into my archives for never-before-seen outtakes from my trips. Here’s one from Keflavik, Iceland.… Continue Reading
IcelandAir and its New Link to Denver: Great for US Travelers
IcelandAir will soon start service between Denver and Keflavik, Iceland. Here’s what that means for outdoor-oriented travelers.… Continue Reading
The Iceland Epic – Husavik and Reykjavik
It’s amazing what you can do with 1 day in Iceland – from a midnight 10K to visiting a penis museum.… Continue Reading
The Iceland Epic – Hverir, Viti, Krafla
Volcanic fumaroles, explosion craters and endless plains of cooled magma make the landscape near Reykjahliđ one of the most incredible places you’ll ever see. … Continue Reading
The Iceland Epic – Day 8 (Reykjavik – Akureyri – Myvatn)
Day 8 in Iceland takes us to the awesome Dimmuborgir lava formations, and to the top of the massive Hverfjall steam explosion crater. Epic scenery!… Continue Reading