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8 Amazing Alternatives to Iceland's Most Touristed Spots

Take your family off the beaten path to incredible, lesser-known spots

Gemma Alexander

By Gemma Alexander

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Published on: February 02, 2018

8 Amazing Alternatives to Iceland's Most Touristed Spots

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Dive into the center of the earth at Vatnshellir. Photo credit: dconvertini on flickr

Bonus stop: Vatnshellir

Take your own journey to the center of the earth. A tour of the lava tube created by Jules Verne’s favorite volcano reaches 115 feet below the surface. It’s cold and requires sturdy shoes, but fascinating and perfectly safe for children. 

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Gemma Alexander

By Gemma Alexander

Seattle-based freelance writer Gemma Alexander focuses on the intersection of parenting and the arts. When she’s not writing for "ParentMap," she blogs at gemmadeealexander.com and tweets at @gemmadeettweet.

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