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Iceland Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

With a population of only 300,000, Iceland can feel like the most isolated place on earth, yet its capital Reykjavik, is only a three-hour flight from London and just under six from New York.

Reykjavik is relaxed and welcoming, yet possesses a cultural life that holds its own against other European capitals. Most buildings are built simple and low to beat the North Atlantic winds. However, the city is also graced with grand civic architecture inspired by Iceland’s natural beauty, such as the soaring central tower of Hallgrímskirkja.

Many of the country’s most popular sights are within easy reach of Reykjavík. Immerse yourself in the spirit of Iceland, at the Blue Lagoon. Then spend a day or two in The Golden Circle, an area which encompasses three of Iceland’s greatest natural wonders; Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Field, and Gullfoss.

Iceland’s main ring road strings together an endless series of epic landscapes. Less than two hours drive east of Reykjavik are two of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Continue eastward towards Vík, Iceland’s southern-most village, where you’ll find the dramatic landscapes of Black Beach, Reynisdrangar, and Dyrholaey. Follow the ring road for another two hours into the ethereal light of Jökulsárlón Lake, where icebergs break away from Europe’s largest glacier and float for years before tumbling out to sea.

Head north and feel the earth rumble at Europe’s mightiest waterfall, Dettifoss. Then explore the Myvatn region, a tranquil lake surrounded by nature in all its violent beauty. Take a careful walk through the boiling landscape of Namafjall, lose yourself amid the lava pillars of Dimmuborgir, and peer into the caldera of Krafla Volcano.

Known as the Capital of the North, Akureyri is the perfect place to warm up and enjoy some creature comforts, before heading off into the wilds again. In Iceland, every side road is a story waiting to unfold. So come, and live your own Icelandic story, it’s one you’ll keep telling for the rest of your days.



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5 Unique Parks and Gardens around the world

Looking for an escape from ordinary and boring parks? Here are 5 unique and sometimes unique parks that you might want to consider:

5- Garden of Cosmic Speculation (Scotland)
Inspired by science and mathematics, this garden has complex sculptures and landscaping on themes such as Black Holes and Fractals. If you want to visit this beautiful garden, you should really plan ahead. This private garden is open only 1 day each year!

4- Mill Ends Park (Oregon, USA)
If you are planning to spend an afternoon with your family at this park, think twice! Mill Ends Park is a small circle with a total area less than 0.3 square meters. It is officially recognized as the world's smallest park!

3- Grutas Park (Lithuania)
If you want to revisit socialism from Soviet-era, you can go to Grutas Park. It has many old sculptures, a playground, a restaurant and a zoo that are from the times socialists were ruling Lithuania.

2- Love Land (South Korea)
This is one park that you should not visit with your kids! It is filled with lusty sculptures depicting nudity, sexuality and love-making activities.


1- Holy Land Experience (Florida, USA)
In Holy Land Experience, Jerusalem from 2000 years ago, has been recreated. This park also exhibits the Jerusalem Street Market as well as the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.







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10 Crazy Theme Parks! HINT: Stalin World (like Disney, but about a dictator...)

When it comes to amusement parks, there are some pretty off-beat choices across the globe. The concept of “amusement” isn't universal. Check out these 10 wacky theme parks.

1. BonBon Land, Denmark

Built by a Danish confectioner who found toilet humor to be an effective marketing strategy, this candy-themed park includes the “Farting Dog” and “Skid Mark” roller coaster, along with murals of seagulls pooping into alligators' mouths!


2. Love Land, Korea

Whether it's a how-to course for newlyweds or a refresher for learning new tricks, this honeymoon hotspot in Jeju Island has 140 statues in salacious poses and funny **phalluses to make just about anyone blush or giggle.


3. Grutas Park, Lithuania

Also known as Stalin's World, this theme park was built so we don't forget the oppression under the USSR. It is set up like a prison camp, with guard towers and trenches, and there are displays that debunk old Soviet propaganda.


4. Hacienda Napoles, Colombia

The eccentric estate of drug dealer Pablo Escobar has been restored into a tourist attraction where you can see his sculptures of dinosaurs, collection of vintage cars, and even a heard of live hippos!


5. Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park, China

This in-your-face Disney rip-off park has unauthorized usage of characters like Snow White and Cinderella. It's marketing slogan is “Disney is too far, please come to Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park”!


6. Holy Land Experience, USA

Devoted to born-again Christianity, this Florida theme park includes live theater where you can partake in a Last Supper with a Nordic looking Jesus and his disciples.


7. Haw Par Villa, Singapore

Singapore’s Haw Par Villa takes visitors to hell and back. With statues of Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian folklore, its Ten Courts of Hell exhibit lets you learn all about morality, sins and the afterlife.


8. Parque EcoAlberto, Mexico

Designed as a deterrent to prevent illegal boarder crossings, Parque EcoAlberto can arrange for a scary four-hour experience to feel what thousands of immigrants go through to make it to America.


9. Dwarf Empire, China

Dwarf Empire near Kunming, China is a fantasy land where tourists can witness little people sing, dance and compete against each other in sporting contests.


10. The Children’s Republic, Argentina

La República de los Niños was envisioned by Eva Peron, and is set up like a small city where kids can elect their own congress, apply for bank loans and learn how to be responsible citizens of a democratic republic.


What's your favorite wacky theme park?

Explore Lithuania with Baltic Aviation Academy - Pilots Trip to Druskininkai

Baltic Aviation Academy offers you an opportunity to spend a perfect leisure day while doing your pilot training courses. Does not matter if you are an FTO (flight training organization) or TRTO (type rating training organization) student, Baltic Aviation Academy's staff may arrange you a day-off in Druskininkai. The outstanding nature and fresh air will make you forget all the stressful days in the office or in the cockpit. Gruto parkas will fulfill your needs of culture. Massive outdoor collection of the country's Soviet-era statues as well as thousands of other exhibits will through you into surrealistic ex-SSRS world. One day in Druskininkai - memories for a long time! Source: Baltic Aviation Academy

Juodkrante sculpture park, Lithuania

Hill of Witches, Juodkrante Curonian spit, Lithuania 2017
The Hill of Witches (Lithuanian: Raganų Kalnas) is an outdoor sculpture gallery near Juodkrantė, Lithuania.
It is located on a forested sand dune about 0.5 kilometer west of the Curonian Lagoon, on the Lithuanian Seaside Cycle Route. Begun in 1979, it has been expanded several times, and now contains about 80 wooden sculptures along a series of trails. The artists drew on a long tradition of woodcarving in Samogitia, and on the equally long tradition of Midsummer Night's Eve (Joninės) celebrations on the hill. The pieces depict characters from Lithuanian folklore and pagan traditions.
Vrch čarodejnic, Juodkrante, Litva

The Baltic States Tour by Motorcycle

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The Baltic States Tour by Motorcycle
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania


The Baltic states, also known as the Baltics, Baltic nations or Baltic countries, are the three countries in northern Europe on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

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Date:
26-May - 08-june-2009
14 days - Driving 5228 km


# Day From To Distance(Km)
1 11-05-2009 Home - Dedelow (D) 744
2 12-05-2009 Dedelow (D) - Malbork (PL) 475
3 13-05-2009 Malbork (PL) - Suwalki (PL) 332
4 14-05-2009 Suwalki (PL) - Vilnius (LT) 225
5 15-05-2009 Vilnius (LT) - Vilnius (LT) 0
6 16-05-2009 Vilnius (LT) - Riga (LV) 429
7 17-05-2009 Riga (LV) - Riga (LV) 0
8 18-05-2009 Riga (LV) - Tallinn (EST) 450
9 19-05-2009 Tallinn (EST) - Tallinn (EST) 0
10 20-05-2009 Tallinn (EST) - Tartu (EST) 455
11 21-05-2009 Tartu (EST) -Daugavpolis (LV)429
12 22-05-2009 Daugavpolis (LV)- Elk (PL) 402
13 23-05-2009 Elk (PL) - Poznan (PL) 479
14 24-05-2009 Poznan (PL) - Molde 808
Tot. 5228


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Food list:
1. Lithuanian mushroom soup served in a rye bread loaf
2. Cepelinai, a potato-based dumpling dish
3. cold borscht
4. Kibinai - pastries filled with mutton and onion, popular with Karaite ethnic minority in Lithuania.
5. Fish soup
6. Karaite chicken pie
7. Krupnikas
8. Balandeliai - Lithuanian Cabbage Rolls
9. Beef with rice
10. potato pancakes

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