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).

Tours to the Golden Circle According to recent visitors, the Golden Circle, which sits in South Iceland about 25 miles away from Reykjavik, is a can't-miss area of Iceland, even on a rainy day.

Visitors have long been drawn to the Golden Circle, a 180-mile ring route that is easily accessible from Reykjavik and takes in three famous sites: Thingvellir National Park, where the daring can ...

The Golden Circle The Golden Circle is one of the most popular destinations in Iceland. It has something for everyone with tons of offerings and several ways to slice it. While many make it a day ...

Saul Schwartz and Fern Bradshaw in front of the Geysir Hot Spring Area, located in Iceland's Golden Circle. (Saul Schwartz ) Our readers share tales of their rambles around the world.

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.

A Journey Through Iceland's Golden CircleThis UNESCO World Heritage Site was the birthplace of Iceland's Althingi governmental body in 930 AD. Still in place today, it's among the first and oldest ...

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 ...

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.