The amazing thing about Iceland is that in such a small area, you can experience and witness so many natural wonders, one of them being the Strokkur Geyser. Thanks so the geothermal activity underground, this geyser is guaranteed to erupt in spectacular form every 4-8 minutes and can reach heights of 30 meters! Strokkur is found in the Haukadalur Valley, which is also home to the Great Geysir, which was the very first hot spring to be named by Europeans, taken from the Icelandic word meaning ‘to gush’. Since then, all other hot water that gushes from the earth’s center, have been named ‘geysers’ as well. The Great Geyser is now inactive, but guests can still see the opening, only about 50 meters from its little brother, Strokkur. Walking through this steamy area gives visitors a sense of the awesome power that lies below your feet and down hundreds of meters. And it leaves no doubt as to why Iceland has earned the name, “Island of Ice and Fire" or why there are so many wonderful thermal spas in the area.