Grasshopper June, 2019 Top 20 Refreshing Summer Destinations | Page 16

phenomenon a lifetime experience for the witness’. The northern lights are as elusive as snowfall in the Himalayas and have left thousands of tourists disappointed. Northern lights need perfect conditions to show up: there should be no cloud cover, no light pollution, flaring activity in magnetosphere and few more things. No one is sure as to when and for how long these lights will show up but there be few things that can come handy to increase your chances of see the lights dancing. It is recommended to partake in a tour with a Northern Lights guide because it is one of the most effective ways of seeing the Aurora in their full glory. These guides are not only well-versed with best and darkest points to view the lights but will also provide a wealth of scientific information to add more colour to the phenomenon. They can also help you with photographic tips to capture the spectacular cosmic show. GLACIER HIKING & ICE CAVING Iceland justifies its name quite fairly. There are floating icebergs, dazzling blue glaciers caves, sweeping glacier tongues. This frozen island, however, experiences mild temperature during summer but it is winters that Iceland lives up to its name. Thankfully, the Icelandic glaciers are accessible to visitors throughout the year. Here you get an opportunity to have a closer look to these mighty giants. You can also opt for hiking the ice cap itself for even closer look and also slip on a pair of crampons. VISIT RAUDASANDUR BEACH After all the climbing, hiking, caving and natural hot pool bath, you might want some time to relax by the seaside alone, with friends or the loved one. The Raudasandur beach consists of pink and red sand and sits on the back of Latrabjarg Peninsula. The beach is not at all ideal for sunbathing but one can surely opt for a walk, experience the pounding waves and enjoy the spectacular beauty of turquoise lagoons. A stroll along the edge of the sea will give you glimpse of the resident seals and further lead you to the bird cliffs. 14 g June, 2019