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Why You Should Travel To Iceland Next

Where ice and fire meet

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22 November 2016

Why You Should Travel To Iceland Next

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A place where ice and fire coexist – sounds straight out of Game of Thrones, right?

Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, Iceland is the place where long dark winters are overshadowed by the summer’s midnight sun. This ruggedly beautiful country has served as the stunning backdrop for many medieval TV series and movies.

In case you’re still not impressed, here are some unbelievable things you can only experience in Iceland.

Witness a dancing display of the Northern Lights

If you happen to be in Iceland during winter, make sure to watch the stunning display of The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). Watching the striking green, pink and purple lights dancing around the dark sky is an experience of a lifetime.

Northern Lights, Iceland

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Take a dip in the blue lagoon

A medicinal spa created in the 1970s, Iceland's blue lagoon is situated in the Lava fields by the Svartsengi geothermal plant. Thousands of visitors loose themselves in the sapphire waters covered with an ethereal steam mist.

blue lagoon

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Spot a whale in the North Atlantic Ocean

If you're a marine fan then spotting a whale shouldn't be hard for you. Whale watching tours depart from Reykjavík and Húsavík in North Iceland and normally last for only a few hours.

Whale Watching, Iceland

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Find solace at the Svartifoss Waterfall

Iceland has its fair share of striking waterfalls but Svartifoss takes the prize. The dark, hexagonal columns that surround the thin falls make it one of the most peaceful places to be on Earth.

Svartifoss Waterfall

Go inside the man-made Ice Tunnel

Located at Langjökull, these man-made ice tunnels are country's newest attraction. Besides staring in awe, you can also get married inside the tunnel.

Ice Tunnel

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Take a dog-sledging tour

There is no better way to experience Iceland in its all winter snowy glory than to go on a dog sledging tour which takes place just outside the capital city, Reykjavík.

Dog Sledging

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Explore What's Inside a Volcano

Located in the Southern Iceland, Thrihnjukagigur volcano is the only volcano in Iceland where visitors can actually go inside the volcano’s magma chamber.

Inside a Volcano

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