A woman travels to 90 countries around the world and chooses the one she would always return to.
Traveling to 90 countries is within the reach of very few people. It takes time, a desire to travel, work availability, and, of course, money. But there are always people who gradually add countries they've visited and stamp their passports, becoming true globetrotters.
It's the story of our protagonist, an American citizen who has been visiting countries until she reached her 90s. As she tells Business Insider, her premise was clear from the beginning. Her approach was to travel to each place only once. "Why see the Colosseum again if I haven't seen the Great Pyramids or Antarctica?" she asks.
However, like any rule, there are always exceptions. Although she always thought she'd visit each country once, there's one that captivated her: Iceland . "I've already visited it three times and I definitely plan to return. It's the only one I would go to again and again," she confirms.
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“I'd always wanted to visit Iceland, but I never thought it was a priority until a good friend convinced me to take the plunge. She planned most of our trip and got me excited about seeing the country's impressive waterfalls, hot springs, glaciers, and lava fields,” she told the aforementioned outlet.
There are many things that appeal to Iceland. First and foremost, its proximity to her hometown , Washington, DC, the capital of the United States. Accustomed to a vast country, she's used to long flights within the United States. That's why the less-than-five-hour flight from Washington to Reykjavik definitely won her over.
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Her love for Iceland was love at first sight, as can be seen on her Instagram profile. “As soon as I arrived, I fell in love with the country. Our first stop was Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world.” As she explored the country, she became more and more amazed.
For example, as soon as he landed in the Old Town, he came across a huge rainbow painted on a road, welcoming the LGBT community. “A beautiful and unmistakable sign that everyone is welcome in Iceland. It brought me so much joy,” he says.
On her first visit, her first contact was with the capital Reykjavik, and wherever she went she was impressed : art, history, unique museums, the city's personality... "I was surprised by the amount of things there are to do in Reykjavik, especially since it's a fairly small city with a population of less than 140,000."
But he loved it all so much that he decided to explore the entire country. “I started by immersing myself in the warm waters of the Sky Lagoon and enjoying a multi-step ritual inspired by traditional Nordic wellness practices. My life is stressful and I struggle to relax, but I felt rejuvenated when I left,” he says. He also visited black beaches formed by volcanoes, hiked glaciers, and huge waterfalls, and of course, enjoyed the local cuisine.
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She also experienced how open and friendly the local people are. “They seemed proud to show off their country,” she says. “I felt at home in Iceland. I loved the adventure, the food, and the people. I didn't want to leave,” she laments.
But even though the trip ended, it was only a first visit. Despite her idea of only visiting each country once, she made an exception for Iceland. And the opportunity to return soon arrived. A family trip fell through, and she quickly decided to return , just three months after the first visit. “This time, I booked an expedition cruise to the north. We saw whales, crossed the Arctic Circle, and hiked through mountains and lava fields so beautiful the views didn't seem real,” she says.
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But it wasn't the last time either. She'd already visited every corner, but she still had yet to see the Northern Lights and experience the country in winter. "Iceland looked totally different covered in snow, and I got to see the Northern Lights briefly," she says excitedly.
"For me, this was further proof that there's always something new to discover in Iceland, and I'm already planning my return trip. Next time I want to see a volcanic eruption," she concludes, looking forward to returning to the country that is beginning to become her life's dream.
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