How do professionals photograph the northern lights in Iceland
Landscape photographer Hallgrimur P. Helgason tells us his best tips on how to photograph the northern lights in Iceland The northern lights have been a fascination for many people all over the years. Also, everybody knows that the most beautiful views are by far located in the remote island of Iceland. My friend Hallgrimur P.
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A photo gallery of wild Iceland
Iceland is probably the place every nature lover wants to visit. In order to wake up your wanderlust, I prepared a gallery for you Iceland is in! This tiny island located between America and Europe is catching the attention of travelers and photographers all over the world. With beautiful scenic views, magnificent landscapes and some
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Making the most of a 5-day trip to Iceland
Do you have less than a week in Iceland? From a bubble hotel in the Iceland wilderness to short trips at amazing waterfalls – we got you covered. Volcanos and geysers with temperatures reaching over 100°C next to crystal blue glaciers. If there is a country where the impossible is possible and nature drastically shows
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Tips for renting a car in Iceland
Planning to rent a car in Iceland? Getting the right vehicle for your road trip is the first priority Bumpy roads, an unpredictable weather and many other uncomfortable situations. This is what you will encounter every day if you are doing a road trip in Iceland. But don’t worry, if you rent the right car
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Tips for a road trip around Iceland’s ring road
The ring road in Iceland is one of the most epic road trips to do in Europe. These are the best tips for making the most of it I went to Iceland and drove their famous ring road in 10 days. It was one of the most beautiful road trips I’ve done. However, with expensive
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On Pictures: Why the ring road in Iceland is the best road trip in the world
Need motivation for a road trip? Let me show why Iceland is the best place to drive around and explore wilderness I visited Iceland and did a road trip around its famous ring road. It was one of the best driving experiences I had and a good way to connect with nature. I explored alien
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Thing to see while driving along the ring road in Iceland
I went on a road trip in Iceland and found out where are the most photogenic spots in the country Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice. With its large and almost almighty lava fields and glaciers, Iceland is a dream destination for every nature lover. The guys from MyPostcard invited me
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How many blank passport pages do you need to travel to each country
Every country has different regulations on how many blank passport pages you need to travel. Either one, two, three, or more, here is a guide for each country in the world. After traveling over 105 countries with a Colombian passport, I mastered the art of managing passport pages and visas. I come from a country
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Pulhapanzak – Honduras’ mighty waterfalls
In the search for the most beautiful cascades in the world, the Pulhapanzak waterfalls in Honduras might come quite close to the top spot With a water drop of 43 meters and surrounded by an outstanding natural scenery in one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, the Pulhapanzak waterfalls in Honduras are considered
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Road trip in the Alps: Driving through the Grossglockner High Alpine Road
If you are planning a road trip in the Alps, the highest mountain pass road of Austria should be a must. This is the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Surrounded by a stunning scenery of colorful flower meadows, snowy peaks, glaciers and serpentine roads at 2400 meters, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road makes you feel part
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Visiting an ice cave in Austria: Eisriesenwelt or Dachstein?
I visited the Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave and Dachstein Ice Cave in Austria and explored a world of ice and frost When I think about Summer in the Alps, I can’t imagine visiting an ice cave in Austria. Hot and long Summer days are usually for me associated with outdoors activities and swims at the late,
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Europe’s most beautiful mountain landscapes
From the breathtaking views of the Lofoten Archipelago to the vast panoramas of the Swiss Alps, these are some of Europe’s most beautiful mountain landscapes. Many see Europe as the continent where people go from city to city using an interrail pass. Well, Europe is more than that. Let’s not forget that this continent has
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Planning a winter road trip in Swedish Lapland
Renting a car, driving on snow and booking outdoor daytrips. Here is all you need to know before planning a winter road trip in Swedish Lapland During my last visit to Scandinavia I planned a winter road trip around the region of Swedish Lapland. Here, at the edge of the Arctic Circle, temperatures are low,
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The indigenous group where the reindeer is sacred
While visiting Swedish Lapland I had the chance to spend some time with the Sami people: Sweden’s largest indigenous group and the masters of reindeer herding The temperature outside was -15°C and I was in the heart of Swedish Lapland. Ann-Christin Blind, a Sami living in the area, was guiding me through the snow-covered forest
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Outdoor in the Artic – Making the most of Swedish Lapland during Winter
Traveling to Swedish Lapland during winter is a full adventure itself. From snowmobiling to taking a dip in the freezing waters of the artic – this is the place to get an unforgettable winter experience. Temperatures were so cold that I could barely feel my fingers. At the same time, the landscape surrounding us was
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Six places in six countries for travel photography lovers
While the most untouched landscapes are still inaccessible for most of us, we found the best six places in six countries for photography lovers. With flight tickets getting every year cheaper and cheaper, some of the most beautiful destinations in the world are becoming accessible for all of us. We decided to find out which
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Finland is doubtfully the happiest country in the world and here is why
With high antidepressant drug consumption and suicide rates, is Finland really the happiest country in the world. I checked into detail and found out why Finland has been selected as the happiest country in the world for a second time in a row by the World Happiness Report. However, not even some of their own
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Camera settings: How I photograph the milky way when traveling
Photographing the dark sky always sounded very complicated. Here I will explain you the camera settings I use, so can photograph the milky way too. For anyone starting with a camera, photographing the milky way sounds like the final test before graduation. Well, once you know the camera settings you need for photographing the milky
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Interrail tips – We interrailed Europe on a budget and you can do it too
Traveling around Europe sounds expensive. Well, with interrail and good planning it doesn’t have to be Interrailing is probably one of the coolest things you can do while young. The freedom of hop in and off in trains while discovering one of the most beautiful regions in the world is an experience I can recommend
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Road trip in Stavanger – Driving and Hiking at Norway’s fjords
We visited Norway and did a road trip at the area around Stavanger. This is what we did and these were the places we explored. Norwegian landscapes are simply incredible and traveling by car does make a difference. Due to its geographical location and natural formations, Norway is a dream destination for adventure and nature
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How collecting postcards has changed during my travels
*this is an sponsored article Buy postcards is a tradition for many travelers, but in the age of start ups and new technologies, is there a better method than collecting postcards to show your love ones the places you visit? I´m a big postcard collector and collecting postcards has always been a tradition for me
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How to make the best of your next stopover
Nobody enjoys spending 5 or 6 hours at an airport right after a long flight just to wait for another one. Stopovers can be very annoying and often feel like a huge waste of time. However, with good planning you can turn your next stopover into an extension of your holidays without spending much money.
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Tips to improve your drone photography to a professional level
Drone photography is getting bigger and better. Let me show you how you can take it now to a more professional level Drones are taking over the photography market like the GoPro cameras in 2014, Its booming! And with new, more affordable, smaller and more powerful models, it seems like drone photography is not going
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What if… your favourite destinations were small planets
I remember watching cartoons as a kid with the main characters walking on planets the size of a yard. I wanted to see what these planets would look like if they were some of the world´s most famous locations and with a little help from Photoshop I created this interesting gallery for you! What do
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18 photographs showing the world from a bird´s eyes
AirPano is a not-for-profit project created by a team of Russian photo enthusiasts focused on taking high-resolution aerial panoramic photographs. With 360° photographs, 360° videos and wonderful panoramic aereal videos, AirPano is showing the world from a perspective some of us could only imagine. I made a short copilation of some of the most interesting
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Your Definitive Packing List for a Year (or more…)
by Sabrina Andrea Sachs So, you are finally ready to set off, embark on that train/plane/bus/boat/bicycle or feet that will take you away for a year or more and you are facing the tricky question of “What the heck shall I pack?” Packing for a weekend away or a short holiday can be difficult; packing
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Which are the cheapest cities in Europe?
Do you know which ones are most expensive and cheapest places in Europe. We have a lot of information about it. Traveling in Europe is amazing. However, when traveling on a tight budget you might need to be more selective which places you visit. The company Simply holiday deals created this very informative and interesting infograph
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