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⚲ Sky Lagoon | Reykjavík, Iceland

Iceland’s geothermal pools are a must to add to your travel bucket list!

You have probably already heard of the world-renowned Blue Lagoon, but have you heard of this newer geothermal pool?

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SKY LAGOON

Sky Lagoon is located right in Reykjavík and is one of the newer attractions in the area. This geothermal lagoon opened in April 2022 and is only a 10-minute drive from the city center.

Not to mention, it’s located right on the coastline, so you can enjoy your soak here while overlooking the ocean 🌊✨

Sky Lagoon offers a swim-up bar, showers and changing rooms, and dining - So you can easily spend an entire day here.

Have you visited the Sky Lagoon yet? 🤍

#skylagoon #icelandtrip #naturalpool #icelandicnature #traveliceland #discovericeland #exploreiceland #icelandtravel #travelbucketlist #travelinspo | Iceland travel | Blue Lagoon Iceland | Sky Lagoon Iceland | Iceland geothermal pools | bucket list travel | bucket list destinations | Iceland hot springs | travel inspo | Reykjavik Iceland | travel Reykjavik | natural pools taken in Sky Lagoon Iceland by @wanderfullyrylie

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⚲ Rainbow Street | Reykjavík, Iceland

Iceland was such a great trip but 4 days (and 5 hours of daylight) wasn’t enough time for me!

If I could do it again, I would love to visit during the summer months, rent a car to drive myself around the island, and experience the Midnight Sun 😍☀️

Has anyone here seen the Midnight Sun for themselves? This and the Northern Lights are both still on my bucket list, so I guess I’ll just have to go back 🤷🏼‍♀️✈️

#bucketlisttravel #bucketlistcheck #destinationguides #nomadgirls #girlvsglobe #wanderfolk #travelandleisure #stayandwander | bucket list travel | Iceland travel | travel Reykjavik | travel bloggers | Europe travel | Northern Lights | Midnight Sun | Midnight Sun Iceland taken in Rainbow Street, Reykjavík, Iceland by @wanderfullyrylie

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The Best Things to Do in Reykjavík, Iceland:

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Reykjavík is Iceland’s capital city and can easily be explored in a quick trip to the country. The city center offers many of Iceland’s main attractions and has something for everyone - from geothermal pools to sightseeing and day trips.

Be sure to add these to your Reykjavik itinerary:

SIGHTSEEING
- Take a stroll down Rainbow Street
- Visit the Hallgrimskirkja Church
- Shop along Laugavegur Street
- Visit the Perlan Museum, Wonders of Iceland
- Hunt the Northern Lights

HOT SPRINGS
- Blue Lagoon
- Sky Lagoon

EATING IN REYKJAVÍK
- Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur hot dog stand
- Try some fermented shark, known as “hákarl”
- Iceland’s bread & butter

You can find my full Reykjavík travel guide up on the blog! Including when is the best time to visit and how to get around the city center.

Link in bio —> @wanderfullyrylie ✨

Have you checked Reykjavík off your bucket list?

⚲ Reykjavík, Iceland

#reykjavikiceland #traveliceland #travelguide taken in Reykjavík, Iceland by @wanderfullyrylie

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3 years ago

My 13th country going on 30 ✨

⚲ Blue Lagoon | Grindavík, Iceland taken in Blue Lagoon Iceland by @wanderfullyrylie

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3 years ago

A 30th birthday well spent ✨

And after a 2-year hiatus, a shiny NEW BLOG POST is live:

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Best Things to do in Reykjavík, Iceland: Eating, Sightseeing and Hot Springs

All the things you need to add to your Reykjavík itinerary are up on the blog - Including what Icelandic foods to try, the best sightseeing spots to visit, and which nearby geothermal lagoons to relax in.

LINK IN BIO —> @wanderfullyrylie 💫

⚲ Reykjavík, Iceland

#reykjavik #travelreels #prettylittletrips taken in Reykjavík, Iceland by @wanderfullyrylie

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Best Things to Do in Big Bear Lake, California:

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Big Bear is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding in the winter, but there’s also plenty more to do here year-round! Here’s a quick guide for some of the best things to do in BB:

HIKING
There’s no shortage of hiking options around Big Bear Lake! Some of the most popular trails are:
- Castle Rock Trail (pictured)
- Pine Knot Trail
- Woodland Trail
- Cougar Crest Trail

BIKE ALONG ALPINE PEDAL PATH
Rent bikes and spend the afternoon peddling along the lake on the Alpine Pedal Path! The trail is paved and stretches for 3 miles, and also passes by the Big Bear Solar Observatory and the Big Bear Discovery Center.

RIDE DOWN THE ALPINE SLIDE - @alpineslidebigbear
Big Bear’s Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is a cross between an outdoor slide and a rollercoaster! Riders take a ski lift to the top and get to control the speed going down, and a single ride only costs $9.
There’s also a variety of other attractions here, including the Soaring Eagle (which is similar to zip lining except you’re sitting in a chair), and the Mine Shaft Coaster, which more closely resembles a rollercoaster.

HAVE A PICNIC AT BOULDER BAY PARK
Boulder Bay Park is well-maintained and has beautiful views of the mountains right along the lake. Spend an afternoon here having a picnic, or get out on the water for boating, kayaking or canoeing.

You can read my complete guide for the 15 Best Things to Do in Big Bear Lake, California up on the blog! Link in bio —> @wanderfullyrylie

⚲ Big Bear Lake, California

#bigbearlake #californiablogger #travelreels taken in Big Bear Lake, California by @wanderfullyrylie

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“Nature literally has the power to heal. By slowing down and letting yourself notice the smell, sound, and feel of nature, you become present, aware, and often experience less stress. You become unbusy.” 🌲✨ taken in Alpine Pedal Path by @wanderfullyrylie

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Waking up in a new place: no better feeling ⛰✨

⚲ Big Bear Lake, California
⌂ @alpine_aframe

#airbnb #cabinlife #travelinspo taken in Big Bear Lake, California by @wanderfullyrylie

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4 years ago

Nothing better than that fresh mountain air ⛰

It had been a while since I’ve made a trip up to Big Bear Lake! This past mountain adventure was filled with lots of hiking, hot springs, new friends, and nature 🌲✨

HUGE thank you to @kristinmswanson and @prettyliltraveler for hosting such an amazing girls weekend getaway! (And if you’ve ever considered meeting up with new friends from the internet, this is your sign to take the leap 😉)

Swipe to see a quick recap of our weekend adventures ↠

⚲: Castle Rock Trail | Big Bear Lake, California
⌂: @alpine_aframe AirBnb

#bigbear #womenwhowander #prettylittletrips taken in Big Bear Lake, California by @wanderfullyrylie

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If you had asked me around this time last year if I would ever consider solo road trips, hiking & car camping, the answer would have probably been no.

Before the pandemic my solo travels consisted of hopping on a plane and staying in hotels/hostels/Airbnbs, always surrounded by other humans, and connected to wifi. But this past year really pushed me to step further out of my comfort zone and try a whole new level of solo traveling.

I’ve been on a road trip kick ever since and plan on exploring more national parks and adventuring through California. Still warming up to the solo hiking & car camping part, but I’m always down for an adventure. And wherever I end up you already know you’re all coming along for the ride 😉🚙

To all the new faces here - Welcome! And thank you for following along on the journey 🤗 I love connecting with you guys and have already met so many awesome humans who are doing the same things.

I’m still sharing the adventures from this past weekend’s girls trip in Big Bear in stories, but was thinking about doing another Q&A there after - it’s been a minute! Feel free to leave any questions you may have for me in the comments ⤵︎ & follow along at @wanderfullyrylie for my latest adventures ✨

#roadtripadventures #adventureseekers #nomadgirls taken in California by @wanderfullyrylie

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⚲ Bixby Bridge | Big Sur, California 🌊✨

Bixby Bridge is one of the most iconic stops in Big Sur. It’s also one of the most photographed bridges in California!

Have you done a Big Sur road trip? 🚙

You can find my guide to all the best road trip stops in Big Sur up on the blog! Link in bio —> @wanderfullyrylie 🤍

#bixbybridge #bigsur #californiaroadtrip taken in Bixby Creek Bridge by @wanderfullyrylie

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California dreamin’ 🌊✨

Hat from @gigipip | use code “wanderfullyrylie” for 15% off 🤍 #gigipartner taken in Big Sur, California by @wanderfullyrylie

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