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I took a 1-day trip from New York to Iceland just to watch lava erupt from a volcano. Here's what it was like and why it should be on everyone's bucket list.
I took a 1-day trip from New York to Iceland just to watch lava erupt from a volcano. Here's what it was like and why it should be on everyone's bucket list.
Jordi Lippe-McGrawAug 24, 2022, 21:22 IST
I was only on the ground in Iceland for 23 hours, but it was the trip of a lifetime.Jordi Lippe-McGraw
I took a last-minute, one-day trip to Iceland to watch an active volcano erupt.
Along with my guide, I hiked 10 miles to a nearby hill, where I watched lava spew from the volcano.
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After Iearning that the Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted, I booked a flight to Iceland to see it for myself.
I departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport and landed at Keflavík Airport.Jordi Lippe-McGraw
Being on the East Coast made the overnight journey to Iceland much more manageable.
After my plane landed, I went to the airport bathroom and changed into hiking clothes.Jordi Lippe-McGraw
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I hired a private guide for my trek to make sure I felt safe.
Joe kept an eye on the gas levels during our ascent.Jordi Lippe-McGraw
The 10-mile hike to Fagradalsfjall was beautiful but challenging.
The 10-mile hike took us around six hours to complete.Jordi Lippe-McGraw
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As I admired Fagradalsfjall, I came across brand new sights and sounds.
I had a clear view of the eruption from a nearby hill.Jordi Lippe-McGraw
Few people get the opportunity to see a volcano erupt, which made the experience feel even more special.
From a safe distance, I watched lava spew into the air.Jordi Lippe-McGraw
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I was also able to explore Iceland's other natural wonders during my trip.
Before I boarded my flight back to New York, I stopped at a geothermal spa.Jordi Lippe-McGraw
The itinerary was exhausting, but I'm thrilled that I went on the bucket-list trip.
The route to the eruption site was steep and challenging.Jordi Lippe-McGraw