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journeying across this North Atlantic haven. Fully aware of the fact that huge chunks of time are not readily available to all, they also specialise in shorter tours in easy-to-reach locations closer to Iceland’s travel hub in the south-west.
The only constant is change Perhaps nowhere in the world is geographical change more evident than in Iceland. An active volcanic island on a tectonic plate boundary, the country is alive with activity. Change is therefore deeply rooted in local culture, and the ability to be flexible and adaptable is a necessity. While this may often require a momentby-moment plan, it also means that responsibility is key to survival. Hey
Winter view of Lake Mývatn, north-east Iceland.
Vestrahorn mountain, south-east Iceland.
Iceland takes that responsibility seriously, helping guests with itineraries and preparation. Moreover, with an active quality control system in place, guests can be sure to find the same standards of service no matter where within the Hey Iceland network they choose to rest their head, and no matter the season.
A desert of possibilities Iceland is sparsely populated, with just over 330,000 inhabitants in a country more than twice the size of Denmark. Always the ones to look for silver linings, Icelanders have managed to transform isolation on an island in the middle of the North Atlantic into a comfortable way of life where the variation in views more than makes up for fewer neighbours.
Hey Iceland knows that when people come to Iceland, they do not come for skyscrapers (there are none), crowds and stable weather. They come for the tranquillity, the expansive views and mountains that reach as far as the eye can see. Despite the nearly two million travellers that visit Iceland each year, finding peace in Iceland is an easy achievement, especially if you take the road less travelled and wind your way through the Icelandic countryside with nothing but time on your hands. Solitude is precious, and Iceland is the place where you will find it.
For more information, please visit: www.heyiceland.is
Morning breaking at the edge of the world.
Your ride home, if you are lucky. Skaftafell National Park.
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