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Iceland is a country known for its breathtaking natural beauty. The Land of Fire and Ice is home to explosive volcanoes, careening waterfalls, mammoth glaciers, and much more. Thanks to the country’s geology, Iceland also has something not found in many places: black sand beaches. In fact, one of the most gorgeous black sand beaches in the world is...

The beautiful Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland is one of Reykjavik's most popular day trips. This is for a good reason. The large concentration of many different, typically Icelandic natural attractions in one area has earned this zone the nickname “Iceland in miniature” or “Iceland in a nutshell”. From the mighty Kirkjufell mountain with the beautiful, flowing Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall...