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Þingvöllum / Þingvellir National Park / Iceland Trip Day 2

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  It takes 50 minutes to get from Reykjavík to Þingvellir National Park. Now, we leave the city and head towards Þingvellir National Park. Þingvellir National Park is a famous tourist destination included in Iceland's renowned 'Golden Circle' tour. Golden Circle Iceland's travel routes are broadly divided into  the 'Ring Road' and the 'Golden Circle'.  While the Ring Road circles the entire island, the Golden Circle is a route that covers famous tourist attractions near Reykjavík within a day. It's a course for tourists staying in Iceland for a short period, and it can be considered a collection of representative travel destinations that symbolize Iceland. Therefore, to truly see Iceland, one should experience both routes. I had to complete the Golden Circle in half a day, so I had to move quite quickly. The view from the car as we drive by, Every day scenery seen from Iceland's roads In Nordic countries and Iceland, as soon as city signs disappe...

Why Egypt and Jordan Are Perfect Destinations for a Family Vacation

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  During the Easter holidays in April, I was debating where to travel. When traveling with children, the options are often quite similar. The destination shouldn't be too dangerous, too physically demanding, or too hot or cold. There must be access to good-quality food, and there should be enough opportunities to rest. Naturally, these criteria lead most people to well-known tourist destinations. But those popular places often come with large crowds, which can quickly exhaust children. In the end, most families end up choosing a resort. My friends and family all seemed to share the same opinion. So when you choose a place that isn't a resort, it can seem like you're deliberately choosing hardship. Nevertheless, I chose Egypt and Jordan as our family travel destinations. That’s when people around me began offering unsolicited concerns: “Why are you making the kids suffer on purpose?” “What if they get hurt over there?” “I heard there are scams and unfriendly loc...