One of my favorite places we visited was the supervolcano Katla. This is a massive caldera that has a glacier on top of it, surrounded by floodplains. We were lucky enough to go visit and see not only the glacier itself, but the ice caves there as well! The ride there was rough, having...
In this story, I invite you to a day in my life during my trip to Iceland! Please feel free to follow along with the video below This morning started our first full day in Iceland. We awoke with the sun at the strikingly scenic Arnarstapi Hotel. We began the day with a short...
It is needless to say that Iceland is full of opportunities for danger. With its unforgiving landscape filled with cold temperatures, slippery ice, and the occasional wildlife encounter, a lot could go wrong. Well, this is the story of what went wrong for me and my fellow accident-prone human, Sarah (but mostly me). AKA,...
Nestled in the heart of Iceland’s breathtaking landscape lies Vatnajökull National Park, home to the majestic Vatnajökull glacier. Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Iceland and one of the largest in Europe, is an awe-inspiring natural wonder located in the southeast of the country. Covering an area of approximately 8,100 square kilometers (3,100 square miles),...
I’m thrilled to share with you the unforgettable journey I embarked upon during my spring break in 2024. As part of a captivating study abroad course, I had the extraordinary opportunity to explore the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Iceland for ten remarkable days. From towering glaciers to hot springs, each day...
As the morning light spilled over the rugged landscape of Iceland, I embarked on a journey to explore the hidden treasures of this land of fire and ice. The air was crisp with anticipation as I followed winding roads that led me to the first spectacle: Seljalandsfoss. Standing before its majestic veil of...
Over spring break this year, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Iceland! I was persuaded to go because of a radio ad I heard one day. The trip was from March 1st to March 10th, including travel days. The purpose of this trip was to learn more about Iceland and be able...
Throughout our trip, we had a few instances of some pretty bad luck… I was a little nervous to go on this trip because I knew that the loch ness monster was an urban legend in Iceland, and I have always been scared of seeing it. When I was standing on a cliffside overlooking...
On day six of our trip to Iceland, we were driving along the Eastern coast of the island. We stopped at a few beaches along the way to our final destination. At one of the beaches, there was a super cool rock formation that was not far off shore. Our friend Brian had snow...
On day five of our Iceland trip, we visited the Goðafoss waterfall. While we were there, I decided to record audio of the relaxing water sounds. The waterfall was huge and beautiful. I wanted to get pictures of it from as many angles as possible, but because of fences, you could only go so...