ICELAND

Known as the Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland is Europe’s geological gem. I based myself in Reykyavik, taking day trips to the Blue Lagoon and Golden Circle and was struck by the country’s other-worldly quality.

This is one of the best places in Europe to chase the elusive Northern Lights.

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I captured this image of Reykjavik from the tower of Hallgrímskirja

ICELAND IN A NUTSHELL

  • Capital: Reykjavik
  • Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK)
  • Population: 360,000
  • Official language: Icelandic
  • Time zone: UTC

SOLO TRAVEL RATING

  • Solo travel rating: 4 out of 5
  • Risk to women travellers: Very low
  • Travel costs: Expensive
  • Recommended for first-time solo travellers: Yes
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