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A trip to Iceland's Westfjords

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Diana Piñeros
June 25, 2022

Secluded beaches, towering waterfalls and spectacular landscapes are all found in the Westfjords, Iceland's remote natural splendor. The Lonely Planet travel guide has listed the peninsula among its "Best in Travel" areas for 2022.

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