While Iceland isn't the only place in the world to view the northern lights, the Nordic country's location near the Arctic ...

Iceland is one of the most fascinating countries in the world: an oversized island of fire and ice between North America and ...

The best time to visit Reykjavik is from June to August. Not only can you enjoy the balmy temps (for Iceland, at least), but you'll also experience long days (think: up to nearly 24 hours of ...

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Who sails to Iceland… in the middle of winter? Apparently, we do. From freezing winds to rough seas and icy mornings, this was our boldest journey yet. Cold, wild, and unforgettable, this trip ...

Despite its remote location, the Dettifoss Waterfall is very accessible if you know the best way to get there. If you intend ...

This story appears in the May 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. It was five days before Christmas, and in the hut on the north flank of Eyjafjallajökull, the volcano that grounded ...