Laugavegur Trail: All You Need to Know About Iceland's Famous Trek

Spanning 34 miles in southern Iceland, this beloved route serves as a more adventurous alternative to the heavily touristed Ring Road

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Laugavegur Trail: All You Need to Know About Iceland's Famous Trek

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Photographer

Alex Eaton

Camera

Canon A-1

Film

Ektar 100, Portra 400, Gold 200

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