Adventure Culinary Travel
The Haukadalur Geothermal Area is a hotbed of underground volcanic activity spewing to the surface… literally! From the sulfuric yellow landscape to the deep blue pools of boiling hot water filling underground caverns to the awe-inspiring Geysir - the tower of water shooting hundreds of feet into the air whose name gives us the word “geyser” - Haukadalur is a natural wonderland along Iceland’s Golden Circle!
Read MoreIceland is famous for its hot spring pools and spas. Instead of dealing with the expense and tourist crowds of the more famous Blue Lagoon, we chose to explore the smaller hot springs… which brought us to Laugarvatn Fontana. We experience Icelandic hot spring spa culture as we relax in the warm water, venture off to the chilly lake, and sweat it out in a natural geothermal vent sauna!
Read MoreKerið is an extinct volcano whose crater has filled with the most magnificent blue water. There is a trail up around the crest of the volcano for an amazing perspective, and another down around the lake that lets you get up close with the refreshing water. It was hard to resist the urge to just jump in!
Read MoreOur first night of camping in Iceland was at Þorlákshöfn Campground, a little under an hour away from the city. We pulled in with our camper van, and had to learn the ropes best we could as it was closing in on midnight despite the sun still glowing on the horizon. The van was cozy and comfortable… and nothing follows a fine night sleep better than a camp-cooked breakfast!
Read MoreOur evening in Reykjavik, where “night” is a title only! We watch as the hours creep later and later, with the sun still shining bright in the sky. We visit the Grótta Island Lighthouse and go shell hunting on the beach, reflect on social differences at a geothermal beach, then head to Laugavegur for a “night” at the pub!
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