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Placed firmly atop my travel wish list is Iceland (I know, this list is getting rather long!) Iceland is a nation full of fascinating geography, history, culture and colours. I love the incredible nature palettes created by peaceful, snowcapped landscapes, lust green farmland and mesmerizing blue glaciers. The architecture, particularly in the capital Reykjavik, is equally show-stopping as details like brilliantly painted corrugated sheet metal create a vibrant city that glows with colour and joy. No wonder Iceland often ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world! I really hope to visit this breathtaking nation one day. (p.s. the top image of a magical white house in the middle of stunning island Elliðaey belongs to one of Iceland’s most famous exports, singer Björk. How surreal must it be to live there!?)

(images via zamaan, a.rey, matthew molloy, trek earth, pie ketron, martin ystenes, berta, martin ystenes, martin ystenes, neil gallop, stefthor, a.rey, neil gallop, trey ratcliff, stefthor, neil gallop, a.rey, anna andres)

POSTED ON March 15, 2011

LABELS: architecture, colourful places & spaces, many colours, photography, the great outdoors, travel & wanderlust   11 Comments   Tweet This

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7 comments

Catriana
March 15, 2011 at 11:27 am


Oh my goooooodnessssssss!!! I am now even more excited to visit this breathtaking place!!! Wowzers!!

Catriana
March 15, 2011 at 11:30 am


p.s. Love that hot pink door with ‘Barbara’ written over top!

Catriana
March 15, 2011 at 11:41 am


p.p.s. Bjork’s home looks incredible…and so surreal!! How would she get out there? By helicopter? Boat? Pet dragon? It definitely looks magical – must be an excellent source of inspiration for her music!

Caz
March 15, 2011 at 12:35 pm


Is it worng that i want to live, work, BE Barbara?!?!?!

Caz
March 15, 2011 at 12:35 pm


haha! I just read Catriana’s comment on Bab’s!

Caz
March 15, 2011 at 12:36 pm


…great minds!

slabhunter
March 15, 2011 at 11:55 pm


Iceland 1 – I’m moving there. Look at the location, it’s view, no wind, and the green.
go Chloe go……….

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