Seven things to do in Iceland (why should you go now!)

Seven things to do in Iceland (why should you go now!) -

The world economy crashes, and no country is feeling the pain of this global credit collapse over Iceland. The overstretched banking sector of the country has collapsed, and the country has filed for bankruptcy. Yes, I said the land. The last few weeks have seen their currency completely free fall. The current exchange rate is 122 crowns to the dollar, compared with 77 in May 08 compared to last year, you are twice get your value, and the winter offerings make accommodation and flights even cheaper.

So with the currency in the toilet, now is a good time to travel to Iceland. The country is finally cheap (er) to visit. Here are seven things in Iceland do that convince you to book your ticket:

Reykjavík

This hip capital is fully in thriving cafes, high energy -Clubs, cozy pubs and a colorful old town with rows of wooden houses bunched together. It is more like a giant small town than a city. However, this city is one of the trendiest in the world, as the Icelanders are obsessed with design, technology and architecture. Reykjavik is one of the most expensive cities in the world, but it has only much cheaper. Take advantage now.

The Blue Lagoon

Iceland's most famous geothermal pool is the main tourist attraction of the country. It could be crowded and expensive, but there is nothing like it in the world. This huge, milky-blue spa is fed by mineral rich heated sea water from the geothermal plant nearby. Add the silvery towers of the plant, rolling clouds of steam, and the man in white mud covered, and you will think you are in the gray zone. In a good way

Thingvellir National Park

This national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site is interesting for two reasons :. There the original site of the longest is -running parliament in the world, and it is also where the North American and European are being torn continental shelf plates apart. Pretty cool, huh?

See the Northern Lights

From September to April, the Northern Lights become visible here. This dancing lights are one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. From the clear, dark northern sky of Iceland, not your vision impede on the nature of the largest dance.

Gullfoss

Iceland's most famous waterfall plunges 105 meters in a steep ravine, stepping on a wall of spray. On sunny days, the spray creates shimmering rainbow over the gorge. This is a truly amazing spectacle and a worthwhile scene after a nice hike.

Jökulsárlón (The Jökulsár lagoon)

Breiðamerkurjökull glacier retreated rapidly from 1920 to 1965, to leave this breathtaking lagoon, deep up to 10 meters is. Icebergs floating in the lagoon throughout the year, and you do not have the chunks of ice crash into the water.

Glacial Trek

observed in the winter months, the glaciers get a bit more robust and groups of tourists on they are guided. There is no better way to see the glaciers, but to go on them. Release your inner polar explorers on the glaciers of Iceland.

Go To use the new exchange rate, and visit a much cheaper Iceland. The locals are friendly, the nature is stunning, the exchange rate is the best in years, the midnight sun has not yet arrived, and the weather is not too cold. Now is the perfect time to visit Iceland

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