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Iceland by Steve (the mail order manager @ Nomad Travel)
Iceland would have to be the most awe inspiring scenery I have ever seen, definetly the land of fire and ice. I hired a 4wd (the only way to get around during the winter) and drove around the entire island. From the unforgetable Gulfoss waterfall to Geysirs and volcanoes, from icebergs floating in Jokulsarlon lake to massive glaciers and the eeire lunar-like lava fields, the landscape cast a spell on me and my travelmates (shoutouts to Jess and Chooka!). And thats not even mentioning the magical, celestial phenomenon of the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) with its technicolour beauty dancing around above us. But the biggest must-do was a dip (albeit a 5 hour one) in the Blue Lagoon, a geothermally heated pool of mineraled sea water that's in a surreal open-air setting like no other. In terms of unique natural beauty, Iceland was an unforgettable experience.

Three items that I would recommend to take to Iceland in winter:
1. Aquapac Camera Case - A must for unforgettable photos while swimming in the Blue Lagoon
2. The North Face Tights - Are you kidding me? You need thermals, it's not called Iceland for nothing
3. Lonely Planet Iceland Guidebook - never let it dictate what you do but they always come in handy