What’s a country that’s at the top of your bucket list?
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Iceland has been my dream vacation for as long as I can remember.
My dream will become a reality in 2027.
In early March, my mum and I will embark on our budget-friendly holiday in the Land of Ice and Fire.
The main reason that this country is at the top of my bucket list is the Northern Lights. After researching the best countries to see the Northern Lights, Iceland seemed like the country where we could do the most activities.
I have had the luxury of experiencing the Arctic Lights in Newcastle. However, the opportunity to view the aurora borealis in the Land of Ice and Fire is one that I cannot pass up.
My other plans for the holiday centre around attractions in the South of Iceland.
We would like to snowmobile across Langjökull Glacier; visit waterfalls, volcanoes and lagoons; walk between tectonic plates, and visit as many interesting places as possible.
Our largest issue is the price of travelling.
Public transport is severely limited and the prospect of walking in the cold, icy climates of Iceland does not provide a desirable alternative. There is the option of renting cars, but the cost of the car and petrol can be expensive.
Food is also expensive, so we are going to have to be strategic about our meals.
Despite the high cost of food and travel in Iceland, I believe that this once-in-a-lifetime trip will be one I remember for the rest of my life.
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