Posts tagged ICELAND
Why You Should Visit Djúpavík, the Gem of the North

Far away from the hustle and bustle of Iceland’s capital, and with the nearest food store and gas station (let alone an occupied town!) a mere 45 miles away, Djúpavík is the gem of the Árneshreppur peninsula and, in my opinion, the entire North.

Originally a herring salting factory and living quarters that were occupied seasonally by Icelanders since the 1910s, Djúpavík’s legacy is a rollercoaster, ultimately coming to a close in the 1950s. In the 1930s, the factory was rebuilt and industry boomed, but it was not sustainable. Soon the fjord was without herring, and workers without work. The factory closed its doors.

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Get Out of Reykjavik and Go Explore the Westfjords

We arrived in Reykjavik at 5am on Wednesday, June 14th. We were tired but excited! This would be my 2nd time in Iceland, and John’s 3rd. Despite only getting 4hrs of sleep, our plan was to immediately hit up the Blue Lagoon and ride out the jet lag. Except, WOW air lost our luggage. All of it. Two of our big suitcases and all of our camping gear. How do you lose luggage on a direct flight? And then not be able to even locate where it is?

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Hiking in Hornstrandir and Getting Rescued in Hornstrandir

Hornstrandir nature reserve is the claw-shaped peninsula on the very edge of the Arctic Circle. Known for its harsh climate, it’s uninhabitable for most of the year. The last settlements here were abandoned in the 1950s. Inaccessible by roads, the only way to move within the region is by boat or hiking. The sense of solitude is exhilarating, apparently you can hike days without seeing a single person.

Sounds like a great place for a honeymoon!

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