This Jan. 30, Hike of the Week roamed all over Reykjavik — about two-thirds of Iceland's 321,857 population lives in Reykjavik (to put this in perspective, Dutchess County is a tad over 297,000).

We stayed in Iceland’s capital Reykjavik which, while convenient, puts you around 30-40 minutes away from the Golden Circle, depending on which part you decide to visit first.

The Golden Circle is a popular tourist route in Iceland looping around the capital, Reykjavik, and the south of the country. It stretches for about 300 kilometres and comprises some of the most ...

Here are a few highlights you’ll find along the Golden Circle route. 1. Reykjavík Photo by Kelly Knickerbocker Start the day off near your home base, likely somewhere in or near Reykjavík.

We stayed in Iceland’s capital Reykjavik which, while convenient, puts you around 30-40 minutes away from the Golden Circle, depending on which part you decide to visit first.

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND--(Marketwired - Feb 3, 2014) - According to statistics taken from recent surveys conducted on the Icelandic tourism industry, the Golden Circle remains the most desired tour ...