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Oh, Iceland, the land of fire and ice, today we share your beauty with the masses. In June, Los Angeles-based photographer Daniel Dorsa made his second venture along the Iceland's Ring Road. 

Over the course of 10 days, he swam in secret pools and stopped to capture countless waterfalls. He dined at the tomato-focused Friðheimar and savored the midnight sun from a hot spring in Grettislaug Campsite. The 821-mile loop is lined with experiences that allow you to immerse yourself in the natural world.

Daniel's tales and dreamy images of Iceland's Ring Road are the perfect inspiration to fuel your next adventure. 

"Iceland is probably the most accessible place you'll get to see raw, untouched beauty. Every turn on the drive around the Ring Road, I was met with another unbelievably beautiful landscape. The midnight sun keeps the energy on a high note, and the seemingly endless natural baths keep you feeling warm." - Daniel Dorsa

Along the Reykjanes peninsula, you will come across the country's oldest lighthouse, surrounded by purple lupines, a sign that summer has officially arrived in Iceland. The red-capped lighthouse looks out over the Northern Atlantic Ocean, providing sweeping coastline views.

"While the amount of driving is a lot, there is almost always something to stop for. The windshield becomes the best screen you could ask for." - Daniel Dorsa

Whether you pull off the road for burrata and fresh tomatoes at Friðheimar, take a dip in Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool or listen to the cracking ice at Fjallsárlón glacier, each mile uncovers a whole new opportunity to marvel. 

Photography credits: Daniel Dorsa for Lonely Planet

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