Fjords of Iceland: Beauty or Trap?
Last summer, I decided to drive through the northern fjords of Iceland, lured by travel brochures promising untouched beauty and peaceful isolation. The reality? Far from the tranquil paradise I imagined. The roads were narrow, winding, and often hugged the edge of steep cliffs with no guardrails in sight. My hands were glued to the steering wheel, heart pounding every time a local whizzed past me at breakneck speed, barely missing my rental car.
The scenery was undeniably breathtaking—towering cliffs plunging into icy blue waters, waterfalls cascading down mossy rocks, and the eerie silence broken only by the wind. But the danger was real. I saw two cars skidded off the road, their drivers waiting for help in the freezing wind. The so-called 'hidden gems' were sometimes nothing more than muddy tracks leading to nowhere, with no cell service if you got stuck.
What shocked me most was the lack of warning for tourists. Rental companies handed me the keys with a smile, but never mentioned the treacherous conditions. Locals seemed unfazed, but I later learned many tourists end up stranded or worse every year. The beauty of Iceland’s fjords is undeniable, but it comes with risks that travel agencies never mention. Would I do it again? Maybe. But I’d want the truth before setting out, not just pretty pictures.
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