Goðafoss, Iceland

Good evening adventurers,

The next destination takes us to the northern portion of Iceland to the Waterfall of the Gods (Goðafoss).  

The falls measure approximately 12m high and 30m wide.  It is legend that when Iceland converted to Christianity, that the King at the time threw the statues of the Norse Gods into the waterfall (maybe sensing a treasure hunting trip).


NOTE:  This might be one of my last posts for a while, I will be off working at a Summer Camp for a while and might not be able to post, but I will return when possible.  Leave comments for other possible locations or nations you would like to hear about.


"It is the journey, not the destination, that makes the adventure" 

Geiranger, Norway

The next destination of interest is considered one of the best travel destinations in Scandinavia, by Lonely Planet.  This destination is the small town of Geiranger, Norway.  While this town only boasts 250 permanent residents, it is one of the busiest tourist ports in the world.  The destination is best known for its amazing natural scenery.

Geiranger is listed as a UNESCO heritage site.  Keep this location  near the top of your destination list, due to the risk that the mountain Akerneset may collapse into the fjord.  This could cause a large enough disturbance that would submerge the town.

"It is the journey, not the destination, that makes the adventure"

Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica

Good Afternoon Adventurers,

Today our next featured destination is within the forests of Costa Rica.  Within the tropical forests of Costa Rica rests the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve.  The location itself is to educate people about the ecological benefits of tropical forests.  The question is, what makes a cloud forest?  A cloud forest is one that has near 100% humidity year round and because of the air and wind patterns, it creates an everlasting "cloud" that covers the area.

The reserve boasts about 8mi (12km) of trails that have many hanging trails with portions that include overlooks to view a larger portion of the reserve (when visibility is high).  When stopping in at the visitor center, hikers can pick up ponchos and rain boots to stay dry (you are in a cloud).  The reserve suggests visiting in the morning when the wildlife is most active, in either case, it is quite the experience.

The price of the trip is $14, and $7 for students, a fair price for the preservation of the forest and the experiences that visitors will have (tour prices are extra).

"It is the journey, not the destination, that makes the adventure"

Crystal Palace, Madrid, Spain

On this next trip we will be stopping in Madrid Spain to visit the Crystal Palace.  The palace itself was originally built in 1887 for the purpose of putting on an exhibition of exotic Philippine plants.  While the majority of the building is built of steel and glass, it was later reinforced with rubber and plastic in spots later in 1924.

A cool special for this spectacular spot is that tours are given within the palace and tours are FREE.  Save yourself some money and take in this site.

"It is the journey, not the destination, that makes the adventure"