Saturday, August 3, 2013

Travel To Iceland For An Unforgettable Experience

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By Cathy Mercer


While the majority of people looking to vacation somewhere are mostly looking for beach vacations, others want something more. The truth is that there is so much beauty in the world, it shouldn't only be about the beach. It's about culture and the beauty in nature, traditions, and the like. That's why travel to Iceland will be an unforgettable experience.

It begins with its actual location, being so close to the Arctic. In fact, this island country with Nordic ways actually fits right where the Arctic meets the Atlantic Ocean. It's a sparsely populated country with most of the residents living either in the southwestern region or in the capital city. What's fascinating about it is that the country itself is volcanically active.

Although it is so far north, it has a temperate climate because it is warmed by the Gulf Stream. People first settled there in 874 AD and the country gained its independence in 1918. Although it was one of the poorest economies of the world, it has since become one of the most developed and prosperous nation worldwide. Corporations flock to Iceland because of its low corporate taxes, yet the citizens enjoy a welfare system that is true to other Nordic countries.

As English is a compulsory course in schooling, it is spoken and widely understood by its citizens, so visiting there isn't a challenge. Alternatively, it is a blessing, and a place that should be on everyone's "bucket list" because of how different it is. It has a raw beauty that isn't seen anywhere else, thanks to its volcanoes and actual location. Its renewable energy never ceases to amaze people, either.

Enjoying this country is not difficult, because it has such different landscapes than most of us are familiar with. Take for example the inner plateau which is rich with mountains and glaciers and lava fields. With the Greenland being so close, oftentimes polar bears come over to visit. Of course, with the cold, it's unlikely for most vacationers to swim in the sea, but they can enjoy swimming elsewhere.

For instance, these innovative people have used the renewable energies and have created over 170 geothermal outdoor swimming pools. Besides things like this, be sure to take some time to visit the beautiful glacier lagoon and possibly even go on an unforgettable Icelandic horse riding tour. But there's so much more than that!

Visiting this fascinating island country is about experiencing something different than what regular vacations are about. It is about seeing a place that is so different, and breathtaking. It's about experiencing its geysers, which is what it is known for. It is these geysers that provide all the hot water and electricity its citizens require.

Its location also provides for wonderful points in which to enjoy some whale watching. Scuba diving is also very popular, providing for incredible underwater sites that are not to be missed. Enjoy a mountain bike ride or a hike in some of the roughest and most pristine terrains ever imaginable. Travel to Iceland may be all about sightseeing for some. For others, it means skiing some of the most wonderful mountains or enjoying it and adventurous river rafting experience.




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