{"id":897,"date":"2021-05-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/?p=897"},"modified":"2021-05-17T15:30:32","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T15:30:32","slug":"journey-to-the-centre-of-the-earth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/?p=897","title":{"rendered":"Journey to the Centre of the Earth."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Jules Verne\u2019s 1864 novel \u201cJourney to the Centre of the Earth\u201d tells the story of a German scientist and his nephew who believe that they can journey to the centre of the earth by descending into Iceland\u2019s inactive volcano &#8220;Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rick Wakeman-Journey To The Center Of The Earth\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8wFag3o10wg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Journey to the Centre of the Earth &#8211; Rick Wakeman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull can sometimes be seen from the Icelandic capital of Reykjav\u00edk, a distance of 120 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-944592_1920-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-944592_1920-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-944592_1920-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-944592_1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-944592_1920-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-944592_1920-1568x1176.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-944592_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>View from Reykjav\u00edk, Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland is on the UK government\u2019s green list and might seem like a strange destination for a summer break.&nbsp; Many people view Iceland as a winter destination with the northern lights and various cold related activities to pursue. However, in the summer you will be able to benefit from the long almost endless days. &nbsp;The average day starts at 3am and ends at midnight.&nbsp; Plenty of time to get more done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sunset-iceland-3854661_1920-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sunset-iceland-3854661_1920-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sunset-iceland-3854661_1920-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sunset-iceland-3854661_1920-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sunset-iceland-3854661_1920-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sunset-iceland-3854661_1920-1568x880.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sunset-iceland-3854661_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Sunset &#8211; Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The summer will also give you better access to the Highlands which can be impossible to access in the winter due to the icy conditions.\u00a0 You will be almost wandering into the unknown so double check the weather before you set off in your 4&#215;4. Even if you are not heading for the Highlands, then why not hit the Ring Road, which Icelandic style will take you round the country rather than round a city.\u00a0 The roads are well maintained and in the summer, they will be snow free!\u00a0 Travelling the Ring Road\u00a0will give you access to parts of the country might not otherwise see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-4957449_1920-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-4957449_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-4957449_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-4957449_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-4957449_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-4957449_1920-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-4957449_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Iceland by road.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is a prime time for hiking and Iceland provides routes for both beginners and experienced hikers alike. Every region of the country has something different to offer, whether its waterfall, beaches or volcanoes that take your fancy.\u00a0 For serious hikers look out for the Laugavegur trail from Landmannalaugar to \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk, the Fimmv\u00f6r\u00f0uh\u00e1ls hike between Sk\u00f3gar and \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk and Hornstrandir in the Westfjords. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-3887597_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-3887597_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-3887597_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-3887597_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-3887597_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-3887597_1920-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iceland-3887597_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Vesturland &#8211; Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not that brave you will find a number of escorted tours that will take you to see the best of the Iceland and this can be just what is needed to give you the confidence to head out on your own. Iceland is sometimes known as the land of Fire and Ice.\u00a0You can take an escorted trip out to one of the glaciers where you can glacier hike, snow mobile or ice climb is you have the nerve and energy.\u00a0 On the fire side, after a hard day exploring why not visit one or more geothermal baths and natural hot springs. The Blue Lagoon is one of the most popular but there are so many other interesting pools to discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-lagoon-4535986_1920-1-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-lagoon-4535986_1920-1-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-lagoon-4535986_1920-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-lagoon-4535986_1920-1-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-lagoon-4535986_1920-1-1536x868.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-lagoon-4535986_1920-1-1568x886.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/travellogs.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-lagoon-4535986_1920-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Blue Lagoon &#8211; Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Book your to trip to and tours around Iceland with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcounsellors.co.uk\/maggie.bush\" target=\"_blank\">Maggie<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay with your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/amex.co.uk\/refer\/mALCOJLDPQ?CPID=100338475\" target=\"_blank\">British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card<\/a>* and earn Avios points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>Any links with an * by them are affiliated, which means get a product via this link and a contribution may be made to us.<\/sup><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jules Verne\u2019s 1864 novel \u201cJourney to the Centre of the Earth\u201d tells the story of a German scientist and his nephew who believe that they can journey to the centre of the earth by descending into Iceland\u2019s inactive volcano &#8220;Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull&#8221;. 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