Author: lotuseaters.travel
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Walking the Hellismannaleið Trail in Iceland: Our daily stages guide
WALKING THE HELLISMANNALEID TRAIL: OUR DAILY STAGES. Earlier this summer, John and I set out to walk the Hellismannaleið trail in the Icelandic Highlands. It was early in the season, June, and we’d read just enough online to piece together a plan, but as ever in Iceland, the experience on…
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Ísafjörður Travel Guide: What to See, Do and Hike
ISAFJORDUR TRAVEL GUIDE: WHAT TO SEE, DO HIKE. When we set off on our road trip through the Westfjords of Iceland, we didn’t have grand plans for Ísafjörður. It was just meant to be a convenient base after the long and winding drive from the south. But, as these things…
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Visiting Dynjandi Waterfall: A short + practical guide.
VISITING DYNJADNI WATERFALL: A SHORT + PRACTICAL GUIDE. The Westfjords of Iceland aren’t on the typical Ring Road itinerary. And, that’s exactly why we visited. We didn’t want to restrict ourselves to the typical tourist sights in Iceland. And so, we spent 5 days seeing as much of the magical…
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Is Berat Worth Visiting? A short guide.
IS BERAT WORTH VISITING? A SHORT GUIDE. Berat is often hailed as one of the prettiest towns in Albania. With its distinctive Ottoman architecture, warm Mediterranean light, and proximity to both mountains and vineyards, it’s a destination that seems made for postcards. But is it really worth the detour, especially…
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Where to Camp in Thórsmörk, Iceland: A Comparison of the Three Main Campsites
WHERE TO CAMP IN THORSMORK: A COMPARISON OF THE THREE MAIN CAMPSITES. Quite literally sandwiched between dramatic glaciers and braided rivers, Thórsmörk(or Þórsmörk) is one of Iceland’s most atmospheric hiking areas. Sheltered by the surrounding mountains, it feels a world away from the weather-beaten Highlands – greener, more lush, and…
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Should You Camp at Skógafoss Waterfall in Iceland? A short guide.
SHOULD YOU CAMP AT SKOGAFOSS WATERFALL IN ICELAND? A SHORT GUIDE. Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls – a towering wall of water set against lush green cliffs and often graced by a shimmering rainbow. It’s well worth visiting, but if you’re wondering whether to camp at Skógafoss,…
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Our experience of walking the Laugavegur trail over four days
LAUGAVEGUR DAILY STAGES: OUR EXPERIENCE OF WALKING THE LAUGAVEGUR OVER FOUR DAYS. Walking the Laugavegur Trail was something we’d talked about for months, an iconic multi-day hike through the Icelandic highlands, from the rainbow-coloured mountains of Landmannalaugar to the lush green valley of Þórsmörk. It promised volcanic ridges, lunar landscapes,…
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Walking the Laugavegur trail self-guided: FAQs
LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL SELF GUIDED: FAQs. Planning to hike Iceland’s most iconic long-distance trail on your own? Fear not. Every summer, thousands of hikers set off to tackle the 55km Laugavegur Trail, weaving through rainbow-coloured mountains, black sand deserts, and verdant valleys, without a guide. And yes, it’s absolutely possible to…
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How to extend the Laugavegur trail to create a nine day trek
HOW TO EXTEND THE LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL TO CREATE A NINE DAY TREK. The Laugavegur Trail is an iconic 55km trail in the heart of Iceland’s Highlands. It has long been on our hiking bucket list. But, when we decided to walk it this summer, we had doubts about travelling to…
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Our guide to camping on Laugavegur trail
OUR GUIDE TO CAMPING ON THE LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL. When we set off to walk the Laugavegur Trail in early June, it was the very start of the hiking season. Snow still lingered on the high ground, the rivers ran fast with meltwater, and each evening brought the familiar routine of…