Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland is located in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic Ocean. The country is characterized by a dramatic landscape that is comprised of volcanoes, lava fields, geysers and hot springs.
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is believed to be the country's first permanent settlement. It was founded in 1785 as an official trading town. Most of Iceland's population resides in Reykjavik. The city's coastline is defined by islands, peninsulas, straits and coves. Reykjavik is known to be one of the world's greenest, cleanest and safest cities.
Things to see and do in Reykjavik...
 Visit Perlan for a view of Reykjavik and Hallgrímskirkja. |  Explore the vibrant streets of Reykjavik. |
|---|---|
 Visit Old Harbour. |  See the Sólfar (The Sun Voyager) sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason. |
Instagrammable photography locations in Reykjavik...
Reykjavik has numerous Instagram famous photography locations. Two Instagram famous photography locations that I visited in Reykjavik were:
 The Hallgrímskirkja church tower which provides an awe-inspiring view of Reykjavik. |
|---|
 The Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre which has geometric shaped glass panels of different colors. |
Instagrammable coffee shop in Reykjavik...
Reykjavik has several eateries such as coffee shops, cafés and restaurants. One Instagram famous coffee shop that I visited in Reykjavik was Emilie and the Cool Kids which serves a variety of pastries, bagels, salades and beverages.
Where to stay in Reykjavik...
Reykjavik has many accommodation options including hotels, guest houses, apartments and hostels. During my trip to Reykjavik, I stayed at the CenterHotel Laugavegur located on Laugavegur. The hotel has 102 rooms and is situated in the Reykjavik city center providing easy access to Hallgrímskirkja, the Reykjavik City Hall and the Reykjavik Harbour as well as restaurants and shops.
Day trips from Reykjavik...
The Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is a three hundred kilometer route in Southern Iceland that encompasses the country's three renowned natural attractions:
-
Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park
-
Gullfoss waterfall
-
The Geysir Geothermal Area
 Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is the site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet (the mid-Atlantic Ridge). |  Gullfoss |
|---|---|
 The Geysir Geothermal Area |
South Iceland and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Iceland's South Coast is comprised of mountains, volcanoes, nature reserves, waterfalls, beaches, glaciers and glacier lagoons and small villages.
 Skógafoss |  Diamond Beach |
|---|---|
 Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon |
Other things to see and do in Iceland...
 See Icelandic sheep. |  Visit Kerið (Kerid Crater). |
|---|---|
 See Icelandic horses. |
My most memorable memories of my trip to Iceland will always be...
-
Walking amidst the colorful houses and buildings of Reykjavik
-
Seeing Icelandic sheep and horses roaming along South Iceland's countryside
-
Visiting the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre to see its geometric shaped glass panels of different colors
-
Seeing icebergs at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
-
Witnessing Iceland's dramatic landscape while riding tour buses along South Iceland's countryside
