Travel Lightbulb

Today's photo is a contribution from Ed Graham, who writes his own travel blog. It's a dramatic image, and Ed says: "The ground is alive in Iceland. This shot's from the northern Myvatn area where you'll find hot springs; boiling mud, and many other beautiful geologic rarities."  Photo courtesy of Ed Graham Ed, thanks for the photo contribution - it's a stunning, atmospheric shot. If you'd like to read more about Ed's own travels, you can visit his blog www.thepolarroute.com . If you'd like to see your own travel photo featured here, then why not get in touch with me - see the 'contact' page for details.

Sometimes places deserve large photos to illustrate just how amazing they are, and today's post certainly deserves that. Since I was a little girl, I have had a bit of an obsession with volcanoes, and when I heard about what was on offer in the dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano near Reykjavic, I knew I had to feature it on my blog. Photo by Vilhelm Gunnarsson As someone who suffers from vertigo, today's attraction terrifies me, but I also know it's an amazing opportunity to experience something very few people will ever get the chance to do. This Volcano last erupted over 4000 years ago; and for the first time in history, visitors to Iceland will have the opportunity to see what it looks like on the inside. Photo by K. Maack Visitors will descend 380ft through the top crater in an open elevator system (this is the bit that gets my vertigo going!) and down to the bottom of the magma chamber, accompanied by specially trained guides. It's the only place on earth...