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South Iceland, Iceland
A small village on Iceland's south coast, near the black-sand beach at Reynisfjara.
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Reynisfjara beach, Vík, South Iceland
Reynisfjara is known for sudden, powerful sneaker waves that run much further up the beach than the others. Warning signs and light systems explain the risk.
The lesson
Never turn your back on the sea there, and follow the warning signs.
Vík, Vík, South Iceland
In midwinter there are only a few hours of daylight in southern Iceland, and storms can close the ring road.
The lesson
Plan shorter driving days in winter and check road and weather warnings each morning.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests never turning your back on the sea at Reynisfjara beach due to powerful sneaker waves and advises following all posted warning signs.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests planning shorter driving days during midwinter due to limited daylight and checking road and weather warnings daily as storms can close the ring road.
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