Tag: Northern Lights

Iceland is truly a traveller’s paradise. The country is famous for things, places, culture and food that are nowhere else to be found on this planet. This includes peaceful natural retreats; distinctive terrain and not to forget a world of diverse culture and traditions. Let us have a look at five of Iceland’s most beautiful, serene and picturesque natural retreats that should be on every aspirant traveller’s bucket list. Here we go! Aurora Borealis Also known as the Northern Lights, this natural phenomenon occurs due to chemical reactions in the sky when extracted particles from the sun enter the earth’s atmosphere and light up. This natural marvel displays strings of colourful lights dancing in a wavy pattern. Tours to see the Northern Lights serves an even better and surreal experience from the country’s photogenic viewpoints. It is however important to check the weather conditions before embarking on your unforgettable Northern Lights Safari. The lights appear distinctly due to certain natural factors, such as clear and dark sky, or winter season too. So, it is best to stay updated with weather reports rather than returning disappointed. The Blue Lagoon The Blue Lagoon is a man-made geothermal spa. It is surrounded by ice and snow-capped landscapes all over, making the place highly picturesque as well as tranquil. It is the only place on earth where one can swim in water where the temperature is always over 40-degree centigrade throughout the year and that too encompassed by a snow filled terrain, making the swimming experience somewhat ironic actually. The Great Geyser This natural geyser shoots water up to seventy meters high in the air. The water in such geysers reaches underneath the surface for nearly two thousand meters and sprouts with full throttle upwards when the maximum boiling point is reached. The great