Where on Earth? Week 35: Landmannalaugar, Iceland

by Neil Woodburn on


Congrats go out this week to Amanda for taking a wild guess on Iceland, and Beanie for nailing the exact location: the hot springs at Landmannalaugar, Iceland.

I had the good fortune to soak in these springs a few years ago when I toured this fantastic island. There is really nothing quite like Iceland, and within Iceland, there is really nothing quite like Landmannalaugar.

For a handful of adventurous souls, Landmannalaugar is either the start point or finish point of a six-day trek through the wilds of Iceland–past bubbling mud pits, ice caves, steaming vents, and multi-colored sands. Those who know how to live life properly ensure that the hot springs are at the end of their journey so they can lounge in the waters and wash away the pains of a long trek.

A word of warning, however. My brother and I almost lost the rental car crossing a river on the way here. A local informed us that a rental car a week gets washed away in that river. Consider yourself warned.

Where on Earth? Week 35

by Neil Woodburn on

Today’s Where on Earth takes you to a far away, exotic locale–just as we always do.

Want to take a wild guess where, exactly, it might be? I’ll give you just one hint: that water down there is warm.

So that’s it. You’re on your own. If you think you might know where this magical place might be, take a guess in the comment section below. And, good luck! The answer will be revealed on Friday.

Where on Earth? Week 34: Vintgar Gorge – Bled, Slovenia

by Justin Glow on

Nobody correctly guessed this week’s Where on Earth, but that’s OK — it was a tough one. Tom G. guessed Slovenia, but that “G” stands for “Glow” — sorry Dad, but family members are ineligible. Where the hell is the Corvath river anyway?

Vintgar Gorge is located just a few kilometers outside of the lovely town of Bled in Slovenia. The water is known as Radovna river, a tributary of the Sava, which is a tributary of the Danube. It cuts through the gorge with tremendous force, and made for a spectacular hike you should definitely take the next time you’re in Bled. And be sure to stay at Traveller’s Haven!

See you next week!

Where on Earth? Week 34

by Justin Glow on

Nature photos could be tough, but who knows? Typically you guys guess these locations within a matter of hours. There’s a very good chance that this one will be no different. So give it a shot — where on earth was this photo taken? Be as precise as possible.

Where on Earth? Week 33: War Memorial Museum, Seoul, South Korea

by Neil Woodburn on

Congrats go out to Johonn2 for nailing this week’s contest and also for providing us some additional background information about the above statue located on the grounds of the War Memorial Museum in Seoul, South Korea.

Like most memorials, this one is populated with its share of somber and heroic statues. Scattered about the grounds is also a substantial amount of artillery ranging from mortars to tanks to bombers and helicopters.

I spent far longer here than I thought, wandering past all types of weaponry from a variety of countries which participated in the Korean War. It was difficult, however, to really soak in the somberness of the exhibit due to thousands of school kids running around frantically and turning the killing machines into jungle gyms.

In comparison, the interior of the museum was much quieter and unlike the outside, it covers the entire history of warfare in Korea.

If you find yourself in this part of the world, be sure to stop by and visit; like all war museums, you’ll leave with strange, mixed feelings about your fellow man and wonder why we can’t all just get along.