The five best places I visited this year:

Mt St Helens (from the Johnston Ridge Observatory). As far as I know, only the second time I’ve been to the north side.

Chatsworth House Bonfire Night. It was not this cloudy, and the fireworks were amazing.

Jökulsárlón (glacier river lagoon), Iceland

Every other place in Iceland, suitably represented here by Goðafoss (waterfall of the gods)
Let’s be honest: if this were a Top 10 or 15 or 100 list, all of the remaining spots would be taken up by Iceland. You will find out more than you ever wanted to know about our trip very soon.






