Tag Archive for: extreme iceland

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Black Sand Beach at Vik

When I was in Hawaii, I wanted to visit its black sand beaches -- created by volcanic eruptions. As with many things on my list, it went untick-ed. Enter Reynisfjara Beach of Vik. Although, not a tropical beach, it's just as gorgeous! After…
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Hiking up Solheimajokull Glacier

Pretty much the most extreme thing I've done in my life, so far... I can't believe I am writing this post from home in New York. OMG, I'm back already! On the second day of our South Coast trip with Extreme Iceland, we hiked the fourth…
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Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Ancient crystal blue glaciers covered in white snow, floating against the Icelandic mountain range. We spent some time in this lake full of blue ice cubes during our two-day excursion. It's just one of those places you have to see for yourself.…
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Double Rainbow at Skogafoss

So, how amazing was it for me to see a double-freaking-rainbow across the waterfall?! The scene was BRILLIANT. My morning that day started off quite groggily and a stop here with our tour, peeled my eyes wide open. Sometimes you really…