Above: Gullfoss, a thundering waterfall that draws water from the Langjökull glacier and crashes in two stages 105 feet into the Hvítá River canyon - GETTY IMAGES

At every turn, Iceland lives up to its nickname as the “Land of Fire and Ice.” On our recent visit, giant geysers spouted within feet of us, rainbow-glinted waterfalls sparkled in the sun and the northern lights swayed overhead. In the distance, glaciers shimmered and a volcano had come to life. It could not have been more magical.

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Above: Gullfoss, a thundering waterfall that draws water from the Langjökull glacier and crashes in two stages 105 feet into the Hvítá River canyon - GETTY IMAGES

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