Venture Into ICELAND'S Uninhabited Highlands
While there is a seemingly endless list of things to see and do along Iceland's famed Ring Road, which circles the country, so few travellers get to experience the magic and seclusion of the rugged Westfjords. This large peninsula jutting out from the island's North-West corner, the region is off the beaten path but so full of natural beauty and wondrous attractions that it's just a matter of time before it attracts the crowds.
What do you like most about Iceland?
"Iceland left me spellbound as I wandered from place to place. It quickly became one of my favourite countries in the world after my first visit. It’s such a beautiful country filled with warm and welcoming people (who are also beautiful). The landscape here is like nothing else in the world. It’s magic! Everyone told me Iceland would blow my mind. It definitely did."
What makes Iceland stand out as a travel destination?
"The locals were warm and welcoming, took me around, and showed me their homes. They were incredibly hospitable, and I made a lot of Icelandic friends on my trip. And, while locals make any destination better, what blew my mind was the magnificence of the natural landscape. It’s bewitching.
I only managed to see a fraction of Iceland during my trips, but my visits have always lived up to my high expectations. No photo or movie I saw did it justice. It was even better in person."
What is your favourite place in Iceland?
"I loved visiting the Mývatn Nature Baths. These were quieter and less expensive than the famous Blue Lagoon outside Reykjavik. I relaxed here by myself for over an hour mellowing out in the warm waters. I also loved seeing the waterfalls, and there are so many waterfalls to visit throughout the country. But my favourite region is probably the northwest. It's pretty empty up there and there aren't a lot of tourists or people. I love the quiet and the hiking and all your friends and family back home that you went INTO a glacier! It doesn't get cooler than that "
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I visited ICELAND recently and I can relate to some of the things mentioned in the article.