#Iceland

There are plenty of other things to do and see around Akureyri, like visiting the magnificent cathedral that dominates the skyline, the Akureyri Art Museum, the Hof Cultural Center, and the botanical gardens. For a city this small, there's a lot going on.

Located by a fjord in eastern Iceland, Seydisfjördur was settled in 1848 and used as a trading post by merchants, whalers, and fishermen. With a population of only 700, it’s a great destination for travelers looking to get away from city life.

Considered by many as one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world, sea stacks have long attracted ramblers, climbers, geologists, and photographers with their mysterious locations, seemly solitary nature, and the millions of years they take to form. Luckily, it doesn’t take long to learn where you can see them and how a sea stack is formed.

The Haukadalur Valley is home to many typical Icelandic geothermal features, including the magnificent Strokkur Geyser. Millions of visitors visit the geyser every year to see one of nature's most spectacular sights.

No trip to a big city is complete without diving into local history at its primary museum, and Reykjavik is no exception. With more than 3,000 items on three floors, the National Museum of Iceland explains the history of the island, from early settlements dating back to the Middle Ages to the present day. What follows is a lowdown on what to expect.

Iceland is a country of striking and sometimes supernatural beauty - which is matched by its rich and extensive folklore. Here's what you need to know about the Icelandic superstitions.