Read this post on TravelFeed for the best experienceI mentioned in my last post how super varied Iceland is. In summer, when you’re in the south or east, you can sometimes forget that you’re so close to the Arctic Circle. But not here, where I live - it’s pretty hard to forget that!

Read this post on TravelFeed for the best experienceThere are places on Earth that no photo or video can truly capture - you just have to see them in person to really feel their beauty and wonder. But there are also places that actually look better in pictures.

Read this post on TravelFeed for the best experienceTime to hit the road and keep exploring Iceland! We leave the Þakgil campsite in the morning and head east on the famous Ring Road. There are tons of amazing sights along the way, but we barely stop. First, it's raining almost nonstop. Second, we're aiming to reach the town of Egilsstaðir by evening, which is nearly a six-hour drive away.

Read this post on TravelFeed for the best experienceLet's stay in southern Iceland, near the Katla volcano – a place that has always fascinated me. During a road trip with a group in 2019, I discovered the extraordinary Þakgil (Thakgil) campsite. We arrived late at night, and it wasn't until I stepped out of my tent the next morning that I could fully take in its beauty. A flat valley surrounded by moss-covered hills lay before me, like something from a fairytale. I wrote about it shortly after returning from that trip. The place left such a lasting impression that I returned during last year's summer vacation - and I know it won't be our last meeting.

Read this post on TravelFeed for the best experienceAlthough the south coast isn't my favorite part of Iceland, you can still find real gems here. For example, I've been fascinated for a long time by the Katla volcano and its surroundings. We met for the first time in 2019 when I was on a typical group tour. I was really impressed by the majestic volcano hidden beneath the glacier, ready to wake up at any moment. The chances are quite high, given how often it erupted in past centuries.

Read this post on TravelFeed for the best experienceFor those who consider a journey around the icelandic Ring Road rather dull, how about an exiting drive inland? This type of pleasure seems perfect for those who love endless and empty places. Why fly to Mars or to the Moon, when a similar atmosphere can be found right here in Iceland? During this vacation of the year I still managed to stand on what indeed felt like another planet a couple of times.