Iceland

Now you may be wondering why we are traveling to Iceland? Is it not a place solely covered in snow? Well, no. It is a great place to visit and we'll tell you why. Many of us already know that Iceland, for the most part, is not completely Ice; despite the name. A mere 10 percent of Iceland is covered in glaciers. It is a place where the summers are warm, green, and breathtaking, and the winters are mildly cold and white, yet filled with color (because of the Northern Lights that are clearly visible). Truly, the country's name makes it sound a lot colder than it is. In actuality, a Norwegian Viking named the country because of the massive glaciers he noticed while standing on top of a mountain. So, as you can imagine, we're not going to show you pictures of snow. We are not going to explore the cliched version of the island, but more of the unnoticed side.


It is an amazing fact that the sun does not completely set in the summers of Iceland. The earth, tilted on its axis, allows the Polar area to face the sun all the time. This means that even at midnight, the sun is up! Iceland is not far from the polar ice cap and so it roughly follows the same trend (now you can say you learned something new). Here is something else you can learn today: the earth's crust is thinner where Iceland exists. What does this mean? The molten rock and lava heat up the land mass and water giving rise to natural hot springs and geysers. The Strokker Geyser produces a high sprout of boiling water about every 15 minutes.

A must visit in Iceland is the Blue lagoon (No, not the movie!). This blue lagoon is a natural pool that is filled with minerals, algae, and many other ingredients that cause great, genuine effects on your skin. The blue pool is actually too hot to enter if left uninterrupted, but by adding cold water it becomes the perfect temperature to relax in. The blue lagoon is also a resort that has incorporated a full spa, gym, and many other items for its visitors. The video below outlines more facts and details about the Blue Lagoon resort. In the video, the comedic Tommy takes you around to learn more about how you can enjoy Blue lagoon on your next trip.