Discover Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital: a gateway to snow-capped volcanoes, ice fields, and mountains. Explore by helicopter, Icelandic horse, lava-tunnel super truck, or glacier snow scooter. Then unwind at a geothermal bakery and greenhouse, in soothing springs or the Blue Lagoon, or at a face mask bar. As the near-midnight sun fuels nightlife, try Black Death schnapps and savor the city's thrill.

Explore the peaceful countryside around Isafjordur's tin-roofed towns. Roam the wild Westfjords: whale and bird watch, kayak, ride horses, hike, cycle, or golf. Learn maritime history at the Westfjords Museum, boat to remote Hornstrandir, visit fishing villages, spot Arctic foxes, and experience Viking life at Skalinn Viking Centre. Small and unspoilt, Isafjordur is a largely uninhabited Icelandic wonderland.

Siglufjörður, on Iceland's Troll Peninsula, was once the heart of Atlantic herring fishing. Explore the Herring Era Museum, dine in converted warehouses, or enjoy craft beer by the harbor. Hike wildflower hills and mountain passes, fish for Arctic char, or drive Trollaskagi to its clifftop lighthouse.

Relax into the peaceful ambiance of this small capital city (named after Thor, God of Thunder), where neighbouring volcanic islands lie dormant, the sheep supply shops with jumpers. Discover churches, museums, rows of turf roofed houses and Faroese culinary delights. Hike out of the city or set off by boat to glimpse whales, dolphins and a real-life puffin paradise. With over 300 rainy days per year, and more ewes than people, you will return warm, but perhaps not dry.

Explore this tiny Scottish harbour town amid rugged terrain and wildflowers. Visit historical ruins, archaeological sites, the Shetland Croft House Museum, and nearby Scalloway, the ancient capital. Stroll Da Street for boutiques, hear Celtic fiddle music, and admire the Shetland archipelago while spotting porpoises, otters, and seals. Don't miss the hardy, gentle ponies, like Lerwick's, short-legged and long-fringed.

Explore Edinburgh's walled Old Town and Edinburgh Castle, with narrow closes, hidden stairs, Georgian terraces, museums, galleries, shopping, festivals and the crown jewels. Hear the one o'clock gun, walk the Royal Mile to Arthur's Seat, visit a distillery, the royal chambers and the zoo, take a ghost tour, get a kilt made, and see the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. From there, head into the Highlands for wild beaches, lochs and castles, then enjoy the city's pubs, bars and whisky lounges.

A vibrant coastal quay with enough shops and entertainment to feel like its own village. Modern and lively, this waterfront town offers restaurants, heritage charm, bars and cinemas, plus easy access to the South of England. From here, visit Stonehenge, Windsor, the Bombay Sapphire distillery, or London for British culture-then enjoy tea, traditions, cockney accents and England's green and pleasant lands.