Scandinavia (consists of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Greenland) is the path less traveled. However, over the past 3 years, Scandinavia seems to make it to the travel list to others that are not from the same continent.
Some said Iceland is part of Scandinavia. Geographically, it makes sense. Anyway, it forms part of the Nordic Europe.
If you ever come to North Europe, do make some plans for Iceland. It has a lot of nature beauty to offer. A nature lover and an adventurist should not miss this volcanic land.
Like Bornholm, it is best to travel via car. Public transportation is almost not visible in our entire 5 days journey. It is relatively reasonable to rent through websites and collect the car upon you arrive at the airport.
Should you plan to move around the island, which is highly recommended, do plan your trip and book hotels at different locations instead of booking only one hotel. The distance between two touristic locations can be as far as few hundred kilometres. Driving back and forth can be tiring and a waste of time.
Iceland uses its own currency. So, do remember to exchange currencies before you take off or you may also do it in the airport upon arrival.
Our rental car that accompanies us for 5 days :)
Icy mountains, despite it was June!
Geysir - one of the largest natural hot water spring. When it exploded, it was huge. We got wet as we were trying to walk to the other side and it decided to explode just at the same moment -.- Luckily the wind was cold and the water splashed on us were already cold by the time it landed on us. Else, we will be scalded.
Gulfoss huge waterfall - you could hear the loud sound of water gushing down with an immensely high speed and force. It is indeed a great creation of the Nature. Reminds me of the Niagara fall though I have not been there before :p
Another amazing creation - Kerid crater. You could see the water is colourful when the sun shines upon it. It was rather rainy when we were there. However, you will notice that it is rather glaring despite the sky is not at its brightest. The strong UV rays from the north.....
The volcano that erupted which caused many stranded in airports and in foreign lands in 2010.
Jökulsárlón - or loosely translated to English "glacier river lagoon". River or lagoon with floating ice/glaciers. The lagoon is said to have grown due to melting of the Icelandic glaciers. If you wish, you may take a boat tour on that lagoon and have a closer view of the ice. We witnessed a huge glacier broke into 2 pieces and collapsed just right after the boat passed it by. So, do be careful if you take the boat tour.
Whale meat (the one on the right most)! It is very common in Iceland. One of the main delicacies that you ought to try if you are there. I am not a huge fan of it. The meat can be as tough as that of a beef. It is chewy too. The Japanese loves the whale meat. So do the Icelandics....
More waterfall....The country has a lot of waterfalls!
Blue lagoon. It has a hotel and a spa there. The lagoon is man-made though ;)
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