Iceland not only has Golden Circle, it has more than that

Iceland is an increasingly popular destination for short trips and long adventures alike. It’s no surprise: there's dramatic scenery, incredible wildlife and it's close to both Europe and the USA. With a surge in tourism in recent years, some of its top attractions can be extremely busy. But there's more to Iceland than the famous Golden Circle – the loop of the popular sites around Reykjavík that explores Geysir, Thingvellir National Park and Gulfoss waterfall – so here's where to go in Iceland when you've seen the big sights. You may also like: To Iceland, 'pain wallet' because of Europe's most expensive spending Fancifully beautiful black sand beach no one is allowed to bathe in Iceland Mývatn Lake You can find evidence of Myvatn’s volcanic past by exploring the Dimmuborgir lava formations (pictured), a series of small mossy canyons. These are the home of Iceland’s infamous 13 Yule Lads, the Christmas pranksters who supposedly visit children to leave ...