Middle-world Journy

  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...

 Our destination on the morning of Day 2 was Hallgrímskirkja. Although there are other attractions in Reykjavík, we only had half a day to spend in the city if we were to complete a 7-night, 8-day Iceland Ring Road trip. So, we chose this one place for our city itinerary. I will reiterate later, but a 7-night, 8-day Ring Road trip feels a bit rushed. It seems better to plan at least 10 days to fully enjoy the Ring Road trip. Skólavörðustígur Rainbow Street and Hallgrímskirkja from Googlemap Skólavörðustígur Rainbow Street  At the beginning of Skólavörðustígur Rainbow Street, rainbow colors are painted on the ground. If you want to take a picture of the ground, you should take it from the entrance opposite the church. Around the street, you can see colorful buildings and houses that, while simple in shape without the ornate decorations typical of Nordic architecture, still shine with vibrant colors. They particularly resemble Norwegian houses. As you follow the street, you can ...

1. To Iceland Airport I had seen Play Airlines planes a few times before, but I had never flown with them. This trip was my first time, and I learned that Play Airlines is a low-cost carrier based in Iceland. We booked round-trip tickets for four people, including 23 kg of checked baggage per person, for $1,250—quite cheap. The low cost was a big reason we decided on this trip. The airport was filled with a festive mood. After checking in at Aalborg Airport and heading to the boarding gate, a small event was taking place. Icelandic flags and balloons in the national colors—white, red, and blue—were hung all around. Interestingly, in the Nordic countries, just a few balloons and flags can create a festive atmosphere. Staff were handing out cake, drinks, and coffee. It turns out that today’s flight was the first direct flight between Aalborg and Iceland . It’s rare to receive food at a European airport, especially when flying with a low-cost airline. A person who appeared to be a repr...