We were amazed by the spectacular scenery. Even though the road was rough and rugged, the isolated, untouched, landscape was just breathtaking. Now that we think about it, the potholed road just added to our experience ;) With rolling hills on one side and sea waves hitting the shore on the other, birds perching in the middle of the road and flapping their wings as you drive, the meandering road simply ends at the edge of a vast wilderness. Midway through, we took a lunch break in the small town of Djúpavík, where we stumbled upon this wreck of an old ship. The contrast of this rusty old ship standing tall against the background of snow capped mountain catches the attention of every passer-by. Post lunch we continued our drive till Norðurfjörður, a tiny fishing village and then further to Krossneslaug, a geothermal pool at the end of this drive. What else could we ask for! This is probably the most rewarding drives we have done but also the most difficult. The unpaved road was extremely difficult to maneuver our car on plus the weather was harsh; when we went it was awfully windy and rainy. But honestly, the entire route dotted with rugged fjords, roaring waterfalls, small icelandic huts and the moss covered coast peppered with driftwood, makes up for it. Read More

It is easy to see why this is the photographed mountain in Iceland. With a stunning waterfall in foreground, its even more impressive. 

we visited yet another dramatic waterfall, Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods! Goðafoss is very close to route 1, the ring road, hence very convenient to visit while we began our day to move towards northwest Iceland. Similar to Dettifoss, Goðafoss falls off a vertical edge too, making it look like a water curtain. You can walk on either sides of waterfall and enjoy different views of the water curtain. Read More..

Námafjall is a mountainous ridge with a high temperature geothermal area, Hverir, at its feet. Hverir is truly otherworldly. Boiling mud pools, and sizzling vents in shades from red to ochre to grey to blue, the world of Hverir made us feel as if we were exploring another planet. The feeling is magical, although, you are a little taken aback by the smell of sulphur which is horrible!! There is a little walking path to Námaskarð pass and further to Námafjall peak from where the panoramic views are a treat to watch. Read More..

One of the largest national park in Europe offers a unique opportunity to experience massive glaciers, snowy mountain peaks, glacial lagoons with icebergs and numerous waterfalls. There are many hiking trails within the national park to enjoy these up close. Read More

After experiencing some difficulties, a U.S airplane crashed on the black sand coast along southern Iceland. All people on-board survived and the wreckage remains on site ever since. You might call this touristy because of the amount of pictures you have seen but to see a weather-beaten plane wreckage in the middle of nowhere surrounded by nothing but miles and miles of black sand is indeed a crowd puller and intriguing. To get here, we had to walk around 4 kms one way from the parking lot. Considering the sandy path and the harsh wind, this walk can be very difficult. So, once again, prepare yourself well! Read More

Dyrhólaey is a very interesting peninsula along route 1 in the south coast. It offers view to the vast expanse of black sand beaches, rocky cliff formations and if you’re lucky then some puffins. Dyrhólaey has two parts, the higher and the lower. The higher part has panoramic views in all directions and the lower part with it’s black sand beaches and view to various rocky cliffs along with Reynisfjara in the background is equally astounding. To get on the top, we took a right turn on road number 218 while driving in route 1.  The bumpy road itself is an adventure and once we reached the top, a stunning red capped lighthouse was waiting to greet us! Read More

The huge, dominating 62m high waterfall is located along the former coastline. Inviting as highly as it is, the dense mist will soak you in itself, so watch out! If you are up to it, then climb the stairs next to the waterfall to get the mesmerizing top view.  Read More

We gasped every time the water shot high above the surface of the earth. The surface around the hissing geothermal area is scarred by alluring colors and textures. With barren hills in the background, it is a perfect setting for beautiful pictures. Just watch out for the pungent smell of sulphur when in the geothermal area! Read More

As we headed out from Thórsmörk Valley and just when we thought that the day was over, we made a stopover at Seljalandsfoss. Seljalandsfoss drops to a total height of 60 meters but what makes it extraordinary is that you can walk on a path that runs around the back of the waterfall. Read More

Endless panoramic views sprawling in front of us in each direction. All of them too good to be true. The glaciers, green cliffs, shimmering glacial river flowing amidst the black valley base, all of this in one single frame. No matter how much I write, you can only truly experience this in person. Words cannot do justice to the beauty of this place. Be prepared for an over whelming journey. Read More

While we were in Sintra, we really wanted to explore Cabo da Roca as well. Known for being the western most point of mainland Europe, the windy cape is capped with a flashy red lighthouse. The ocean has carved out intense rock formations along the coast making it full of dramatic landscape. Walk along the rocky coastline toexperience what I am talking about. The sound of powerful sea waves crashing at the steep cliffs is bewildering.  Read More

Casa das Histórias Paula Rego is an art museum housing the works of a portuguese painter, Paulo Rego. If you’re missing a dose of architecture while visiting all the rocky cliff formations, the museum designed by the modern architect Eduardo Souto de Moura is a must visit. The red colored concrete facade and the two pyramidal towers strikes you from a distance. Perfect place for architecture geeks and a cup of coffee in the modern cafe to kick start your day! Read More

We started walking east along the coast from Boca do Inferno. The Santa Marta lighthouse in blue and white stands tall dominating the skyline in Cascais. If you have some extra tine and interest in lighthouses’ history, the museum and the stripped lighthouse designed by the Portuguese architectural firm, Aires Mateus, is worth a visit. Read More

The viewpoint is the summit of Graça, which is a residential neighborhood located in one of the city’s steepest hills. The vibe at this terrace is trendy and hip. Friends chatting with a pint of beer, band playing live music, all catching up the breathtaking sunset view of Lisbon. The castle, the river, 25 de Abril bridge and the whole city of Lisbon are all framed in one picture. We stayed here for much longer and soaked in the great atmosphere! Also, be sure to visit Sé, the Lisbon cathedral while on the way toGraça. Read More

The glorious 25 de Abril bridge is the highlight of Lisbon skyline. A look alike of the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, the red bridge is a perfect backdrop for nice pictures! Read More

Belém is a bit far from the main city centre of Lisbon, but taxi isn’t too expensive in Lisbon! You can even opt for taking the public transport. Belém has a lot to offer. The ornamental Jerónimos Monastery, crossing the street to Padrão dos Descobrimentos, and walking along the coast to Torre de Belém. Last but not the least, grab a Pastel de nata, a Portuguese custard tart at the very famous bakery Pasteis de Belém. Read More

Don’t be disappointed by the commercialization near this beach. Although you land in the hustle and bustle of shops and restaurants, this golden beach is absolutely beautiful and extremely clean. As you walk along the coast you will come across some incredible caves. At this point, you just need to wait for the tides to recede and make path for you to walk through these caves. Please take caution though as the tides can get rough and this section could get cut off in a high tide. Read More