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Iceland is the least populated country in Europe situated on an island between Greenland and the mainland of Europe. The island lies in the Atlantic Ocean, the Strait of Denmark and the Arctic. The country is also just inside the Arctic Circle. The capital of Iceland, Reykjavik and is the world's most northern capital. Iceland is the most western located country of Europe. Reason for this tourists to visit Iceland is the natural beauty: hot springs, geysers, glaciers, active volcanoes, huge lava-deserts and beautiful mountains. Iceland is a perfect destination for people who enjoy walking and unspoiled nature. Sights are Gullfoss (a two-arms waterfall), Geysir (an area which includes most geysers) and "Strokkur (a geyser that has an outburst every 3 minutes up to 20 meters height). From Denmark it is possible to travel to Seydisfjördur in East Iceland with the luxury of Smyril Line ferry. It will also stop at the Faroer Islands.

The easy and low cost way of travelling. Hostels do not only provide sleeping but new friendships as well. Hostels, also called youth hostels, provide short-term accommodation to travellers or backpackers, particularly encouraging outdoor activities and cultural exchange for the young. Hostels are also often called backpackers' hostels (or backpackers' for short), particularly in Australia and New Zealand. In a hostel guests often rent a bed (sometimes a bunk bed) in a dormitory and share common bathroom, kitchen, and lounge rooms. Private rooms are often available. The main benefits of a hostel are firstly the low cost of the accommodation compared to alternatives such as hotels, and that one gets to meet other travellers from all over the world. Hostels are usually less formal and less expensive than hotels. They are most frequently used by young travellers. In the past many hostels imposed age limits, but today it is more common for hostels to accept guests of all ages. Despite the openness of modern hostels, the majority of guests are traditionally and overwhelmingly between the ages of 18 and 26.

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