Tag: volcanoes

Volcanoes have shaped much of Iceland’s history and identity. They’ve also literally shaped the country’s landscapes, from the black sand beaches of Vik to the basalt columns of Svartifoss. Part of Iceland's Diamond Circle route features three different types of natural attractions related to these fiery giants. The turquoise Viti caldera in the Krafla volcanic fields shows us the...

As you may have read, Iceland is known as the land of Fire and Ice. And no, this isn't just some clever marketing ploy that sprang from the popularity of Game of Thrones, we swear. While many people think of the small Nordic Island as a frozen tundra (it has the word ice in its name after all), our...

One of Iceland's nicknames is the land of Fire and Ice. It has earned this moniker due to the dramatic contrast of its landscapes. You will find icy glaciers sitting atop fiery volcanoes, black basalt columns next to mossy, green rocks, and much more. Fire is ever present in Iceland's volcanoes. While the small Nordic nation has a whopping...

Iceland has been getting a lot of attention lately due to its exponentially increasing popularity as a tourism destination and its showing at the 2018 World Cup. But how much do people actually know about this tiny Nordic nation? Is it a part of Europe? Where is Iceland on the map? (Hint: Yes and it’s just east of Greenland)....

Can you point out Iceland on a map? Do you know where it is or are you not quite sure if it’s Greenland or Iceland? Something else people frequently ask is if Iceland is a part of Europe. The country is closer to Europe than to North America, so for geographical, historical and cultural reasons, it gets grouped in...