Iceland - The Wildland Trekking Blog https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/category/inspiration-destinations/iceland/ Just another WordPress site Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:58:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3 Best Islands in the World for Vacation https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/best-islands-in-the-world-for-vacation/ https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/best-islands-in-the-world-for-vacation/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:55:23 +0000 https://wildlandtrekking.com/?p=196574 Plunge into a journey beyond the ordinary as we explore some of the best islands in the world for vacation. Whether you’re yearning for the rugged charm of Ireland, the ethereal landscapes of Iceland, the cinematic beauty of New Zealand, the historical richness of the Greek Islands, or the natural wonders of Madeira,this article invites […]

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]]> Plunge into a journey beyond the ordinary as we explore some of the best islands in the world for vacation. Whether you’re yearning for the rugged charm of Ireland, the ethereal landscapes of Iceland, the cinematic beauty of New Zealand, the historical richness of the Greek Islands, or the natural wonders of Madeira,this article invites you to discover some of the world’s best island getaways.

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]]> https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/best-islands-in-the-world-for-vacation/feed/ 0 My Iceland Tour Experience https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/my-iceland-tour-experience/ https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/my-iceland-tour-experience/#respond Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:56:51 +0000 https://wildlandtrekking.com/?p=196558 “Rosalind!!!” My dad and I called out simultaneously, spotting our hiking buddy as we wandered around Reykjavik trying to shake the jet lag before meeting our tour group. Reuniting, we exchanged hugs with our friend who was attempting the same time zone adjustment.  In fact, it was Rosalind who first introduced us to Wildland Trekking’s […]

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]]> “Rosalind!!!” My dad and I called out simultaneously, spotting our hiking buddy as we wandered around Reykjavik trying to shake the jet lag before meeting our tour group. Reuniting, we exchanged hugs with our friend who was attempting the same time zone adjustment. 

In fact, it was Rosalind who first introduced us to Wildland Trekking’s international hiking trips and suggested the Iceland itinerary. As an introvert, I had never considered group travel. Yet over the years since, I have come to find the lifelong friendships made with other travelers and my knowledgeable guides, to be even more impactful than the actual destinations I’ve visited.

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]]> https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/my-iceland-tour-experience/feed/ 0 Where to see the Northern Lights https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/where-to-see-the-northern-lights/ https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/where-to-see-the-northern-lights/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 03:02:33 +0000 https://wildlandtrekking.com/?p=196398 Seeing the Northern Lights is a bucket list item for many. Also known as the Aurora Borealis, this rare occurrence shows off with glowing ribbons of color dancing through the night sky. While this amazing natural phenomenon is something we all desire to experience, making it a reality can be challenging. This holy grail of […]

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]]> Seeing the Northern Lights is a bucket list item for many. Also known as the Aurora Borealis, this rare occurrence shows off with glowing ribbons of color dancing through the night sky. While this amazing natural phenomenon is something we all desire to experience, making it a reality can be challenging. This holy grail of skywatching is elusive and only occurs at certain times of the year, during the right conditions, and in specific locations. With all this in mind, here are the five best places to see the Northern Lights.

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]]> https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/where-to-see-the-northern-lights/feed/ 0 Backpacking the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland: Everything You Need to Know https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/backpacking-the-laugavegur-trail-in-iceland/ https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/backpacking-the-laugavegur-trail-in-iceland/#respond Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:49:21 +0000 https://wildlandtrekking.com/?p=31778 The rain was coming in sideways and every inch of me was soaked. I shifted my weight from leg to leg, trying to get the pressure of my overweight backpack off my sore hips. Looking behind me I could see the faint shapes of Max and Louisa, the German couple I would meet in the […]

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]]> The rain was coming in sideways and every inch of me was soaked. I shifted my weight from leg to leg, trying to get the pressure of my overweight backpack off my sore hips. Looking behind me I could see the faint shapes of Max and Louisa, the German couple I would meet in the coming days. 

“As long as they stay behind me, I will be okay,” I kept telling myself, feeling the slight panic of being alone in the middle of the Icelandic wilderness. Looking ahead, all I could see were grey skies, rain coming in sideways, and the faint shapes of snowfields and red and gold streaked hills.

It was the first day of my first solo hiking trip, and I was backpacking the Laugavegur Trail, smack dab in the middle of Iceland. The trail runs 55 kilometers from Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork, passing through a variety of out-of-this-world landscapes. From red, gold, and green hills dappled with snow, to black lava fields, to plummeting canyons with waterfalls, this trek covers some of the most spectacular terrain on earth. It’s a trip that anyone who loves to travel and hike will dream about for years to come. Just don’t forget your camera!

hike the Laugavegur trail with Award Winning Guides

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]]> https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/five-epic-hiking-vacations-of-2020/feed/ 0 Iceland: Bucket List Worthy Destination? You Decide! https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/iceland-bucket-list-worthy-you-decide/ https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/iceland-bucket-list-worthy-you-decide/#respond Wed, 28 Dec 2016 07:56:54 +0000 https://wildlandtrekking.com/?p=12672 The post Iceland: Bucket List Worthy Destination? You Decide! appeared first on Wildland Trekking.

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