Iceland
If you are looking for a place to cool yourself during the hot summer then Iceland, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Europe and Greenland, is a perfect place. Iceland is also a great vacation destination for all who likes unconventional trips.
Iceland, often referred as land of ice and fire is a result of volcanic eruptions on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. With 103,00 square kilometers Iceland is second largest island of Europe (following Great Britain) with population of about 310,000. Its inhabitants are manly the descendants of Vikings who began to settle Iceland in 874.
The island is best known for numerous glaciers that cover about 10% of its territory as well as for numerous volcanos many of which are still active. However, besides the amazing landscape contrasts which are result of glaciers on the one side and volcanos on the other Iceland offers much more. Iceland is also land of hot springs, natural warm pools, geysers, deep fjords, sulfur deposits, magnificent waterfalls, lakes glacial rivers and much more.
You can explore the amazing landscape of Iceland comfortable by a bus, car or jeep as well as by bicycle, foot or a horse. However, choosing the later possibility will expose you to harsh wetter but it will also bring you to the most remote, intact and perhaps also the most beautiful spots of Iceland.