waterfalls – Sibeal Turraoin – travel photographer

Waterfalls in Iceland: Glymur

“It’s the second-highest.” “No, it’s the highest.” “No, it used to be the highest, then they found another one.” “I refuse to believe you! Prove it!” “There’s no signal.” “Ha! See, I was right!” So went the argument as we enjoyed a break from the most un-Icelandic heat of a summer’s day, sitting in front of…

Iceland South Iceland Road Trip Gljúfrabúi, Skaftafell and Háifoss

South Iceland Road Trip: Gljúfrabúi, Skaftafell and Háifoss

I’ve been crazy busy between an interesting little side project and the bill-paying job; and between one thing and another including my ever dodgy non-starting car starter our trip to Skaftafell got put off for a few weeks but the forecast was good and I was full of high hopes when Ásta picked me up…

5 Pictures that will make you want to visit Iceland

Do you really need a reason to visit Iceland? You do – ok, here are 5 Pictures that will make you want to visit Iceland! Enter the gallery above to see some Iceland inspiration. Wonderful Waterfalls There are waterfalls everywhere. Literally everywhere. Some like Gullfoss are really famous, some like Bruarfoss are a bit harder…

5 Pictures that will make you want to visit the Faroe Islands

One of Europe’s best kept secrets, the Faroe Islands are a quiet retreat right in the middle of the North Atlantic ocean. If you really need any excuses to visit the Faroe Islands here are 5 Pictures that will make you want to visit the Faroe Islands! 5 Pictures that will make you want to visit…

3 Tips on how to avoid the crowds in Iceland

Tourist numbers in Iceland have been skyrocketing. Accommodation options are being stretched to the limit as well as bringing about a host of other problems. In 2016 tourists from the US will have outnumbered the local population or if you prefer pictures here are some lovely graphs. As a responsible tourist I have moved here to balance things…

The hidden gems of Iceland: 5 Alternatives to tourist traps in Iceland

I’m currently living in the middle of the Golden Circle, the most visited place in Iceland outside Reykjavik. That’s not to say that these places aren’t lovely. They are beautiful but sometimes it’s nice to escape the crowds and have the place to yourself. With that in mind here are some ideas of alternatives to…

Iceland - Road trip to Jökulsárlón Lagoon

Iceland: Road trip to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

As I had two whole free days together this week and the weather was going to be good for at least one of them I decided to head off on a road trip to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach in the south-east of Iceland. I had been very briefly months ago but I wanted to spend…

Iceland - Landmannalaugar hiking the Laugavegur Trail solo

Landmannalaugar, Iceland: hiking the Laugavegur Trail solo

The Laugavegur Trail is the most famous of Iceland’s hikes and considering I’ve not been to half the touristy must-see places I thought I’d go based on so many recommendations. It’s named after Reykjavik’s busiest shopping street because.. well it’s pretty busy! Every time I had planned on going the forecast wasn’t great and though…

Iceland - Snæfellsjökull and Kirkjufell

Iceland: Snæfellsjökull and Kirkjufell in Snæfellsnes

After the north I spent a week on the Snæfellsjökull peninsula in Vesturland. This is a gorgeous and relatively quiet part of the country with lots of nice hikes and beautiful scenery. Camping in Grundarfjörður For the first few days I camped at Grundarfjörður, it’s a nice but basic campsite. Showers at the local pool and…

The Faroe Islands: revisiting some favourite places and discovering new ones

For my last two days on the Faroe Islands there are a few specific places I want to see outside of bus times or without buses. So after I explored Trøllanes on Kalsoy, I got a car from 62°N car hire and headed around Vágar to redo a hike near Midvagur to see a waterfall over…

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