Surely A Travel Addict: Iceland (Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle and South Coast)

Our first destination in Iceland is the famous Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa.

We drove from Reykjavik to Blue Lagoon; Approx 45 minutes drive, Distance 50km.

It is a very worthwhile visit, we spent approximately 4 hours there, and we are totally rejuvenated from the long flight journey fatigue after taking a dip in the geothermal pool and applied their soothing relax mud mask. Tip: Do book your day pass (55 Euros) to Blue Lagoon early, typically it gets fully booked 1-2 days in advance.

Let's take a dip in the insanely blue lagoon and relax!

When it comes to Golden Circle route, how one can miss the Þingvellir National Park, Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall? As it was snowing heavily, we had to give a miss to Þingvellir National Park and head to Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall. Geysir is one of the greatest natural attractions in Iceland and it can erupt and hurl boiling water up high in the air!

Along our way to Þingvellir National Park

Along our way to Geysir

The little steaming Geysir, with temperature ranges between 80-100 Degree Celsius

Waiting for the right moment

So near yet so far. We were disappointed that we did not manage to see the almighty Gullfoss waterfall, as it was still winter, the whole path for walking to the viewing point is too icy slippery; we could barely walk down the path safely to see the waterfall, hence we had no choice but to throw in the towel. Tip: Gear your boots with ice shoes spikes which will come in handy when walking the icy slippery path.

The icy path towards the almighty Gullfoss

Scenery around Gullfoss

Sunset dusk around Gullfoss area

Driving towards Vik after sunset and the beginning of our first night driving in Iceland

Although we did not get to see Gullfoss, we managed to see the classic Skogafoss in the South of Iceland. It is one of the biggest waterfall in Iceland. At the right side of the waterfall, there is a hiking and trekking trail which you can walk up to see Skogafoss from another point of view.

At Skogafoss: One of my must-do during my travel - jumpshot

One of my favourite shot: Live in the moment, right here, right now...

Can't take my eyes off you.. You are just too stunning!

Take a short hike up to see Skogafoss from another point of view, is still as stunning...

As we drive further south, we visited the must-go site when travelling in South Iceland; Wrecked DC-3 Plane on Sólheimasandur. There is no proper signage and visible road marker, and one can easily miss the path to turn in. Once on right the track, you will be heading to a vastness of black sand wilderness and there you will see the wrecked aircraft. Do note that this path is only accessible by 4WD cars, not suitable for normal car, beware of big rocks.

Challenging road condition as we drive through the vastness of black sand towards the wrecked plane site.. Actually it is not even a road per se, there isn't even much visible road markers, just some visible wheel tracks left by previous cars

Our reward for driving through the challenging gravel road..

A different point of view of the wrecked plane: How often do we look at the inside?

"Admiring" the crashed plane...

Solitude is the only word I can describe this place

Reynisfjara beach (Vik black sand beach) has been known as one of the 10 earth’s most famous beaches is our next stop along the main Ring Road of Iceland. Over here you can see the remarkable basalt columns cliffs on the left side of the beach, while out in the sea are the stunningly shaped basalt sea stacks Reynisdrangar. The sea around this area is rather wild and stormy. The sea waves here are very strong and unpredictable, where big waves crashing more than 50 metres onto the shore, so do take extra care when visiting this area; we were caught in one of the sudden big waves along the shore with ankle-deep icy seawater seeping into our boots.