You might be interested in ... YouTube Videos from IcelandExploring the Katla Ice Cave + A Tour Review (BRAND NEW) - Watch it here. Cinematic Iceland, 17 minutes of stunning drone shots - Watch it here. If you enjoy these videos, I'd be very appreciative if you subscribed! Midnight Sun or Northern Lights? A Quick Pro/Con for when to visit IcelandIf you're having some trouble deciding when to visit Iceland, I wanted to do a quick benefits breakdown of each season. I've been in June during the midnight sun and in September (which was also pretty lovely - mostly good weather, easy travel, and scored northern lights!) Midnight Sun (June/July)4 Pros:
3 Cons:
Northern Lights4 Pros:
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Alec is a landscape photographer and outdoors storyteller with a zeal for pushing boundaries in the wild. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, and visiting remote places, allowing him to photograph locations the rest of the world shies away from. In addition, Alec loves to write about his travels and craft articles that help educate and inspire others to find their joy in nature.
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