Podcasts about thingvellir

"At the heart of this sound recording was the sound of footsteps walking through Þingvellir National Park. As I listened to the recording it got me thinking about how many feet must have walked through the landscape over the years and how many stories those footsteps would tell. As the site of the Alþing (the Icelandic Parliament) since the 900's, I can only imagine the ceremonies, rituals and happenings that the place has witnessed. I wanted to draw on world rhythms, particularly frame drums, and organic instruments (such as pizzicato strings and cymbalom, whilst echoing the juxtaposition of ancient and modern.  "There was a particularly rhythmic section of the recording which caught my ear and leant itself to a triplet feel. I looped that section to create a rhythmic bed and then orchestrated around this to build up themes, rhythms and soundscapes. The track has a very filmic feel and blends traditional world instruments with more modern electronic textures to highlight the meeting of ancient and modern.  "I hope others may walk the paths of Þingvellir National Park in time with the rhythm of the piece, connecting their footsteps to Richard's and backwards into the past, preserving the memories of rhythm locked in the earth at this special site." Thingvellir national park, Iceland reimagined by Christof R Davis. IMAGE: Bryan Ledgard, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

Geysers spring to life, tectonic plates meet, and Iceland's otherworldly landscape captures the imagination on a day's drive along the Golden Circle. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

Geysers spring to life, tectonic plates meet, and Iceland's otherworldly landscape captures the imagination on a day's drive along the Golden Circle. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

Tuż po erupcji wulkanu na półwyspie Reykjanes, kiedy to strumienie lawy dotarły do miasta Grindavik, a premierka Islandii nazwała 14 stycznia „czarnym dniem w historii kraju”, postanowiliśmy zwiedzić tę krainę ognia i lodu. Zaproponowaliśmy spacer w dolinie ryftowej Thingvellir, oglądanie gejzerów w Haukadalur i wodospadu Gullfoss. Zajrzeliśmy do jednej z największych jaskiń lawowych na świecie – Vidgelmir. Zwiedziliśmy półwysep Snaefellsnes z najpiękniejszą górą Islandii – Kirkjufell, ogromnym wulkanem z lodowcem w kraterze i czarną plażą Djupalon. Wypatrywaliśmy maskonurów w 400-metrowym urwisku Latrabjarg na krańcu Europy, który jest najdalej wysunięty na zachód. Na Fiordach Zachodnich byliśmy także na różowej plaży Raudasandur. Zajrzeliśmy do ogrodu w Akureyri, najbardziej wysuniętego na północ ogrodu botanicznego na świecie. Wąwóz Asbyrgi, urzekające bazaltowe skały doliny Vesturdalur, czerwona góra Raudaholar i najpotężniejszy wodospad Islandii – Dettifoss – to atrakcje Parku Narodowego Vatnajokull, które znalazły się na naszej trasie. Gościem Jerzego Jopa była Danuta Rasała.

Dettifoss. Take a journey into the serene and tranquil environment of Iceland through the sounds of its cascading waterfalls and flowing rivers. During my three-week journey through Iceland in a camper van, I was in awe of the country's breathtaking beauty. I had the chance to capture the natural sounds at several locations, including Dettifoss, Godafoss, Gluggafoss, Dynjandi, Svartifoss, Fjaðrárgljúfur, Thingvellir, Goðafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Glanni, and Haukadalur. Using the Zoom F6 and an ORTF stereo set of Sennheiser MKH 8040, I recorded 49 tracks of the natural ambiance of Iceland's waterfalls and rivers.  Recorded by Marcel Gnauk. IMAGE: Superbass, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Part of the Music for Sleep project - for more information and to hear more sounds from the collection, visit https://citiesandmemory.com/music-for-sleep/

Gluggafoss (Merkjárfoss), Gluggafossavegur, Iceland. During my three-week journey through Iceland in a camper van, I was in awe of the country's breathtaking beauty. I had the chance to capture the natural sounds at several locations, including Dettifoss, Godafoss, Gluggafoss, Dynjandi, Svartifoss, Fjaðrárgljúfur, Thingvellir, Goðafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Glanni, and Haukadalur. Using the Zoom F6 and an ORTF stereo set of Sennheiser MKH 8040, I recorded 49 tracks of the natural ambiance of Iceland's waterfalls and rivers.  Recorded by Marcel Gnauk. IMAGE: Anonymous Dissident, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Part of the Music for Sleep project - for more information and to hear more sounds from the collection, visit https://citiesandmemory.com/music-for-sleep/

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Maxine from Seabourn Cruises for this week's cruise chat. . We discussed The Iceland cruise that I am going on this summer. I am cruising from July 23 - 30, 2023. I am excited about this cruise! My cruise departs from Copenhagen. ~ which was named the best port in Europe. ~ For a good reason! Come and find out why. . After Copenhagen, we will visit Gothenburg, Sweeden, followed by Two Days at Sea, Heimaey, Iceland. Grundarfjordur, Iceland then Diúpivogur, Iceland. And ending in Reykjavik, Iceland. . I have many things planned and have studied the itinerary extensively. I would love to share my insight and help you plan your best cruise! I would love for you to join me on this cruise! It will be fantastic! . Seabourn has their "Suite Life" event, which allows you to Come and sail with Seabourn to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, the Arctic, and more. During the Suite Life Event, save up to 15% on Ocean voyages and up to 25% on Expedition voyages, with a 15% deposit for select 2023 and 2024 sailings.  . PLUS $300 each person onboard credit for the regular suites on voyages up to 7-9 days or if you choose a longer voyage and higher suites receive up to $2,000USD per Suite Shipboard Credit! This Suite Life is only valid until February 21, 2023. . PLUS -- Since I am hosting this cruise, you will also choose from $175 each (for the first two guests) to spend on a shore excursion OR $150 each (for the first two guests) to spend on anything you desire onboard Seabourn Ovation. . I would enjoy meeting with you all each evening so we can do "Port Talks With Kathleen." I can answer your questions and you can decide which excursion is best for you. . I plan on snorkelling at Silfra on Sunday after the cruise and touching the two tectonic plates! . From Google: "Silfra is the only place to dive or snorkel directly in a crack between two tectonic plates. The earthquakes of 1789 opened up several fissures in the Thingvellir area, but the Silfra fissure cut into the underground spring filled with glacial meltwater from the nearby Langjökull glacier." The Silfra Fissure in Iceland's Thingvellir National Park straddles the Eurasian and North American continental plates. I can NOT wait! . Would you like to join me??? Email me at Info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com, and I will respond as soon as possible. I would love to help you plan your vacation to cruise with me. Let's cruise together! . If you are interested in learning more about Seabourn or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please contact me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . If you want to watch this video on YouTube click HERE. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Seabourncruises #Seabourn #SeabournDifference #SeabournTravelAgent #travelagent #SeabournSpecialist #Cruise #iceland2023 #cruisespecialist #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #IcelandSpecialist #icelandCruiseSpecialist #CanadianTravelAgent

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Lori from Seabourn Cruises for this week's cruise chat.   .  Lori did a very comprehensive brand overview. We looked at the suites, talked about the dining venues, and what makes Seabourn unique from the other lines.  . Seabourn's entry-level suites are SO spacious and luxurious! The Wintergarden suite boasts the best view of the ocean! Plus, a stunning hot tub on the veranda. You will want to soak in this hot tub after a day of hiking or biking.  The Wintergarden Suites feature large windows, a six-person dining area, a whirlpool bathtub, and a guest bath. It also has a convertible sofa bed for one, a pantry with a wet bar, a glass-enclosed solarium with a tub and day bed, two closets and two flat-screen TVs. The dining choices are aplenty you will have difficulty deciding which venue to enjoy each night.   .  We then discussed an itinerary that Lori just came back from. She visited Norway! (totally on my bucket list!) I love this itinerary because Seabourn is one of the few luxury cruises that surpass the Arctic circle.  The itinerary of the 14-day Norway cruise that Lori took is as follows: . Departing from Copenhagen Skagen, Laerdal, Loen, Alesund, Svolvaer, troll fjord, Tromso, Storstappen Island, Honningsvag, The North Cape, Nordtfiord, Stognefjorn, Stavanger, Farsund, Returning to Copenhagen Wow! Now, I really want to go on this cruise.   .  Then we discussed MY cruise. I will be visiting London, England, before the cruise then, on Sunday, I fly to Copenhagen from London to embark on a journey of a lifetime.   .  I am really excited about this cruise! My cruise also departs from Copenhagen. ~ which was named the best port in Europe. ~ For a good reason! Come and find out why.   After Copenhagen, we will visit Gothenburg, Sweeden, followed by Two Days at Sea, Heimaey, Iceland, Grundarfjordur, Iceland, Diúpivogur, Iceland, Ending in Reykjavik, Iceland. . I would love for you to join me on this cruise! It is going to be fantastic!  I would enjoy meeting with you all each evening so we can do "Port Talks With Kathleen," and I can answer your questions and decide which excursion is best for you. After my cruise, I plan on renting a campervan and exploring Iceland for a few days along the ring road.   I plan on snorkelling in the waters at Silfra and touching the two tectonic plates!  From Google: "Silfra is the only place to dive or snorkel directly in a crack between two tectonic plates. The earthquakes of 1789 opened up several fissures in the Thingvellir area, but the Silfra fissure cut into the underground spring filled with glacial meltwater from the nearby Langjökull glacier." The Silfra Fissure in Iceland's Thingvellir National Park straddles the Eurasian and North American continental plates. I can NOT wait!   .  Would you like to join me???  Email me at Info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com, and I will respond as soon as possible. If you would like to see the images in this week's podcast, visit my youtube channel HERE. If you are interested in learning more about Seabourn or any other cruise lines I have met with, please contact me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. #Seabourncruises #Seabourn #SeabournDifference #SeabournTravelAgent #travelagent #SeabournSpecialist #Cruise #iceland2023

Come join Elijah, Sawyer and special guests and Viking descendants Jackson, Clay and Coleman as they explore their personal cultural traditions as well as the geography and history of this cold but lush island filled with glaciers, volcanoes, grassy meadows and seas rich with sea life.

July was quite the dry month for me in more ways than one.  Part of that has to do with me moving from Ohio to the Arizona desert.  The other part, well, let's find out...0:53 - Crystal Palace3:36 - Nidavellir: Thingvellir5:03 - Juicy Fruits12:05 - Cryo (with comparisons to Crystal Palace)17:40 - The Red CathedralCheck out our Kickstarter Campaign Page for Reiner Knizia's Criminal Capers CollectionWatch Soda Smugglers — How to PlayWatch Soda Smugglers — Play-throughWatch Pumafiosi — How to PlayWatch Pumafiosi — Play-throughWatch Hot Lead — How to PlayWatch Hot Lead — Play-through

Thingvellir national park reimagined by Allis Hamilton. "This track is a conversation between midwinter, in my bushland home of Heron Cottage in Southern Australia, with that of the Iceland Thingvellir National Park. It is a song of the elements of rain and ice, wind and spirit.  "The night I first heard the Icelandic track was an evening of an enormous storm, a tornado of sorts, and the recordings I made of that fierce wind and the trees in my garden swaying and swirling in their unified response to the wind created my first thoughts for the music.  "Over the winter, through frosts, thunderstorms and rain I recorded the sounds of the natural world outside my squeaky front door. Alongside these I played some piano, ocarina; and added vocal layers laid like whispers on the wind over the footsteps of the other sounds, including the Icelandic recording which bookends the song alongside thunder and the calls of the mystical and mythic black cockatoos, the rain bringers."

Thingvellir National Park, Iceland recorded by Richard Watts. "The sound of the wind, tourists and walking on a stone path."

Dans cet épisode de la série "Un auteur, un jeu" découvrez Serge Laget, auteur du célèbre Nidavellir édité par Grrre games. Serge, Didier et Olivier abordent ensemble le parcours de création de ce jeu, ses secrets et ses anectodes; mais aussi les étapes de création de l'extension Thingvellir sortie très récemment.  Drôle et dynamique, cet épisode est à ne rater sous aucun prétexte.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Llegamos al lugar prometido, es como encontrarse en otro planeta. Islandia, un país poco poblado donde su naturaleza es la principal protagonista. Visitaremos una ciudad donde la lectura es muy importante (son los mayores lectores del mundo). Alimentaremos los patos y los cisnes en el bello lago de Reykjavik en el Tjörnin. Finalmente, haremos una exploración por el sur de la isla donde nos encontraremos con el punto de encuentro de las dos placas tectónicas de Euroasia y América en el Thingvellir. Notas del episodio: Mapa de Islandia Reykjavik una capital de otro planeta El edificio de las artes en Reykjavik «Harpa» El asentamiento vikingo más antiguo encontrado en Islandia El Alpingi en el Parque Nacional Thingvellir El lugar de Islandia donde las placas tectónicas se encuentran Un museo donde la lava es la protagonista Literatura El premio nobel de literatura islandés «Halldor Laxness» La pintora de Hielo «Kristin Marja Baldursdottir» Síguenos en nuestras Redes Sociales. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianaUribe.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianauribef... Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianauribefm?lang=es Pagina web: https://www.dianauribe.fm

De Golden Circle is één van de bekendste routes van IJsland.  Het is een perfecte dagtrip als je maar enkele dagen in IJsland verblijft. Je bezoekt de meest populaire toeristische trekplijsters: Thingvellir nationaal park, Gullfoss en Geysir.

Los Angeles based visual artist Joan Perlman came to Iceland through dreams, and has been going back regularly for 20 years. In her most recent project she focusses on The Drowning Pool in Iceland's old open valley parliament, Thingvellir, where, around a open neck of water, women were once executed by drowning for crimes often of sexuality and moral behaviour like incest, adultery and infanticide. For this project she connected with the Irish composer Linda Buckley who wrote a piece of music to score Joan's visual representation of "Drowning Pool". In this conversation Linda unpacks Joan's work, finds out what brought her to Iceland, what inspires her, and how they are both, as artists, drawn to Iceland's story of landscape and people for their work. Linda's exploration of the female voice in 'Mother's Blood, Sisters Songs' resonates with Joan's work and her witness with places that speak of hidden stories, voices and lives, particularly women's lives and stories. Find out more about Joan and Linda's work on their websites and visit the trailer for Joan's 'Drowning Pool' on our website for 'Mother's Blood, Sister Songs'. Joan Perlman Linda Buckley Music is Linda Buckley's composition for "Drowning Pool' and also 'Numarimur' by Linda Buckley sung by Elizabeth Hilliard. If you want to find out more about Iceland's history and Thingvellir check out www.atlasobscura.com/places/thingvellir

Today I chat with Dr. Alexandra Sanmark, Reader in Medieval Archaeology at the Centre for Nordic Studies at the University of the Highlands and Islands. We discuss assembly sites across the Old Norse World and the significance they had in how the Vikings governed their people. Be sure to check out my new book  https://amzn.to/2ZJTU9T (The Poetic Edda: A Study Guide). The Poetic Edda is a collection of medieval Icelandic poems about the Norse gods and their human heroes. It is a crucial source for Norse myth and has inspired the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkein and the operas of Richard Wagner. Referenced in Today’s Episode: https://amzn.to/2oK6CsL (Viking Law and Order) https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-enterprise/cultural/institute-for-northern-studies/staff/dr-alexandra-sanmark-fsa-fsa-scot-frhist/ (Dr. Sanmark’s Biography, Work, and Publications) Recommended Articles by http://ancient.eu/ (Ancient History Encyclopedia): https://www.ancient.eu/article/1317/the-legendary-settlement-of-iceland/ (The Legendary Settlement of Iceland) https://www.ancient.eu/Ragnar_Lothbrok/ (Ragnar Lothbrok) https://www.ancient.eu/article/1296/twelve-great-viking-leaders/ (Twelve Great Viking Leaders) Follow The History of Vikings onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pmAwjsX-qQlVSBGcDbWTQ ( YouTube),https://twitter.com/historyofviking?lang=en ( Twitter), andhttps://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/ ( Instagram). Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries noah@thehistoryofvikings.com https://danheimmusic.com/ (Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr)

On today's episode of the History Fangirl Podcast, we talk with Noah Tetzner, host of the fantastic The History of Vikings Podcast. Vikings have come up a few times on this show, including their time in Iceland's Thingvellir and their sacking of Lindisfarne. So this time we turn to another sliver of lesser-known Viking history and talk about their time in Denmark. As Noah tells me in this episode, while the Vikings may have a reputation for violence and pillaging, they were actually a simple, agrarian people. On this episode we talk about Norse mythology, Viking raids and a man named Bluetooth. The Vikings of Denmark As Noah told me on this week's show, if you were to encounter the Vikings of any Scandinavian country, their lifestyles would look similar to you. But while the Vikings of Sweden explored, and the Vikings of Norway colonized, the Vikings of Sweden perhaps had the largest impact on history, or at least the largest footprint. They were the ones that raided and settled in York in the north of England and really changed English history. But the Vikings also established Danish history. Before the Vikings came, there was no recorded history, and the Roman and Greek armies didn't bother exploring that far north. So once we hit 700 A.D., the Vikings land in Denmark and the history of Denmark begins. Raiders of the Lost York When Vikings settle in Denmark, they're really set up as a series of farming communities. But they do gain notoriety when they show up on the shores of England and raid Lindisfarne. Denmark becomes one of the most powerful nations in the world, and the Viking structure transitions from a loose collection of farming towns to more of a traditional monarchy. The nation of Denmark really begins with the second king, King Harald Bluetooth, who came to power in 958. And he's significant for a number of reasons, but in particular history will remember him for making Christianity the state religion of Denmark, and setting the country on a similar course to other world powers. The founding of Roskilde King Harald Bluetooth, aside from inspiring the name of everyone's favorite local wireless technology, also founded the city of Roskilde. If you're ever traveling to Denmark, Roskilde is a must-visit, particularly the Viking Ship Museum, where you can actually crew a Viking ship. Also worth visiting in Roskilde is the cathedral, built in the 12th and 13th centuries, which is also known as the royal burial cathedral. Danish monarchs since the 15th century have been buried here, making it an amazing place to connect with history. Outline of This Episode [1:48] How Noah got interested in Vikings [3:22] Who are the Vikings in Denmark? [7:24] Viking life in Denmark [11:06] King Harald Bluetooth [14:25] Christianity in Viking life [21:13] The founding of Roskilde [40:00] How to connect with Noah Resources Mentioned The History of Vikings Podcast Roskilde Viking Ship Museum Connect With Stephanie stephanie@historyfangirl.com https://historyfangirl.com Support Stephanie on Patreon Featuring the song “Places Unseen” by Lee Rosevere. More info and photographs for this episode at: https://historyfangirl.com/roskilde-the-vikings-go-to-denmark/

If you've ever visited Iceland, you know the natural beauty of the planes of Thingvellir is something special. But what you may not know, is that this open field was once home to perhaps the oldest governing body of Western Civilization. That's why this week, I chatted with Lee Accomando of The Viking Age Podcast. Lee is as entertaining as he is informative about the history of Iceland, and what makes Thingvellir such an amazing historical site. The Thing About Thingvellir The open-air plane of Thingvellir was the home of the Icelandic Althing, the parliamentary body that met there from 930 C.E. all the way to the 1800s. The current Althing, which meets in Reykjavik to this day, draws its history from this governmental body. At the time, the Althing would meet to settle various disputes, from arguments over land to fishing catch to—because these are Vikings we're talking about—who killed who and whether it was justified. Initially, there were small assemblies of local leaders called “things,” but Iceland was really unique in convening a centralized body, and Lee actually does an amazing job tracing the idea back to Roman history. History Meets Pseudo-History in Thingvellir One of the things I love about Lee's podcast and about talking with him is that he's full of great stories and anecdotes from the Viking age. I asked Lee how the Vikings came to land on Iceland, and he told me there is no official account, but he did tell me his favorite “fake account” that involves one ship captain's deep trust of ravens. But we do know that after political upheaval in Scandinavia, ships set sail and likely were blown off course, bringing Vikings to the island sometime around 800 C.E. By the 920s, somewhere between 10,000 to 30,000 people had emigrated there, and as Lee told me, there needed to be some way to bring those people together. We Have Soap Operas, the Vikings Had Sagas One of the fascinating aspects of Viking culture in Iceland is that there was an explosion of literacy in the 1200s which led to the scripting of the Viking Sagas, what Lee calls “amazing works of literature and pseudo-history.” He says the books were essentially “nostalgic” literature about the ancestors who had come to Iceland. There are fishing disputes, love affairs, divorces, revenge plots. I had to ask Lee for his favorite story from those tales, and while I won't spoil it here, I will say it involves someone getting locked in a sheep shed. Tracing the Vikings of Thingvellir to the Present Iceland went through tremendous upheaval in the ensuing centuries, from converting from a pagan country to a Christian one, to falling under the rule of the Danish monarch to eventually declaring its independence. Iceland was granted its status as a sovereign state in 1918, but it wasn't until World War II that it became a truly independent nation. The planes of Thingvellir, and the Althing that still meets to this day, continue to connect the country to its Viking heritage, and Lee weaves a fascinating story as he helps us make that connection. Outline of This Episode [2:04] How Lee became fascinated with the Vikings [4:38] Introduction to Thingvellir [5:53] Lee tells us his favorite “fake story” about the Vikings [12:14] The meeting of the first Althing [14:30] The origin of the word “thing” [18:16] The uniqueness of the Althing's unified body [23:33] What the sagas say about this time [27:24] The conversion of Iceland to a Christian nation [31:50] The revival of literature in Iceland [37:00] What happened between the Vikings and now [41:29] Iceland in the last 200 years [44:26] How Thingvellir became a UNESCO World Heritage Site Resources & People Mentioned The Viking Age Podcast The Viking Age Podcast on Facebook The Viking Age Podcast on Twitter Thingvellir The Last Kingdom Tacitus The Viking Sagas This Week's Giveaway! The prize for this week is a $20 Amazon gift card. To enter, simply be a newsletter subscriber and leave a comment on this blog post: https://historyfangirl.com/icelands-thingvellir/   Contest closes on October 22, 2017 at midnight EST.   Connect With Stephanie stephanie@historyfangirl.com https://historyfangirl.com  

This week we start to retrace my steps from this year's Iceland Tour & Workshop, as I travelled with my group for 12 amazing days. Photos and text: https://mbp.ac/442 Music by Martin Bailey

This week we start to retrace my steps from this year's Iceland Tour & Workshop, as I travelled with my group for 12 amazing days. Photos and text: https://mbp.ac/442 Music by Martin Bailey

From today we start a series of travelogue style episodes to walk you through my first Iceland tour with Tim Vollmer, from Aug 25 to Sept 5, 2013. Text and Images: https://mbp.ac/387 Music by UniqueTracks

From today we start a series of travelogue style episodes to walk you through my first Iceland tour with Tim Vollmer, from Aug 25 to Sept 5, 2013. Text and Images: https://mbp.ac/387 Music by UniqueTracks

The Amateur Traveler talks to Dave Grenewetzki about his recent trip to Iceland. Taking advantage of the weakness of the Icelandic economy Dave and his family drove the ring road around Iceland and visited places with great names like the waterfalls Svartifoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss and Gulfoss, Lake Myvatn and the dark castles of Dimmuborgir, the glacial lagoon of Jokulsarlon, the geysers of Geysir and Strokkur, the geothermal activity of Namaskard pass, the university town of Akureyri, the hobbit-like town of Glaumbaer. They went bird watching at Ingolfshofdi, took in the baths at the Blue Lagoon, took the free welcome walking tour of Reykjavik with Jonas, zigzagged between icebergs, hiked to Thingvellir, and took in the tourist attraction of the Midlina bridge.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Dave Grenewetzki about his recent trip to Iceland. Taking advantage of the weakness of the Icelandic economy Dave and his family drove the ring road around Iceland and visited places with great names like the waterfalls Svartifoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss and Gulfoss, Lake Myvatn and the dark castles of Dimmuborgir, the glacial lagoon of Jokulsarlon, the geysers of Geysir and Strokkur, the geothermal activity of Namaskard pass, the university town of Akureyri, the hobbit-like town of Glaumbaer. They went bird watching at Ingolfshofdi, took in the baths at the Blue Lagoon, took the free welcome walking tour of Reykjavik with Jonas, zigzagged between icebergs, hiked to Thingvellir, and took in the tourist attraction of the Midlina bridge.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Dave Grenewetzki about his recent trip to Iceland. Taking advantage of the weakness of the Icelandic economy Dave and his family drove the ring road around Iceland and visited places with great names like the waterfalls Svartifoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss and Gulfoss, Lake Myvatn and the dark castles of Dimmuborgir, the glacial lagoon of Jokulsarlon, the geysers of Geysir and Strokkur, the geothermal activity of Namaskard pass, the university town of Akureyri, the hobbit-like town of Glaumbaer. They went bird watching at Ingolfshofdi, took in the baths at the Blue Lagoon, took the free welcome walking tour of Reykjavik with Jonas, zigzagged between icebergs, hiked to Thingvellir, and took in the tourist attraction of the Midlina bridge.