The killing fields of Thingvellir
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Just two steps from Thingvallagja walking path you´ll find the Drowning pool. PIC Duncan Fawkes A s history has shown us again and again it…
albertSeptember 29, 2021
Why you absolutely shouldn´t buy anything from 66°North while in Iceland
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I f anything, the horrible corona epidemic showed us how letting companies use tax havens and loopholes for years on end, comes back to bite…
albertJune 21, 2021
Winter lights festival in Iceland upon us again
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A little more special walking around Reykjavik next few days. Done walking leisurely around Reykjavik city? Then might we recommend you repeat the exercise since…
albertFebruary 6, 2014
Do I need a visa to visit Iceland?
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Customs in Iceland should not be much hassle. PIC JBraziot With all our faults we are pretty damn welcoming to foreigners. While customs officers won´t…
albertFebruary 5, 2014
Roadmap for peace… well, Iceland actually
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A map from Iceland Geological Survey showing roads. Good maps can be hard to get hold of as yet. Mynd Landmælingar Íslands Judging from complaints,…
albertFebruary 5, 2014
A magnificent cave in Iceland not too many know about
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Vidgelmir cave is certainly not for everyone. Entrance is difficult and inside it gets tighter than a Miley Cyrus swimsuit. PIC Scott Ableman Considering the…
albertFebruary 4, 2014
Why the area around Kopavogur church in Iceland is completely untouched
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Tiny but splendid Kopavogur church is surrounded by elfstones. PIC viaggiatore Fantasma P lanning commissions the world over waste few opportunities to made their mark…
albertFebruary 3, 2014
Why you should refrain from tasting Iceland whale beer
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One beer ingredient you do not want to know about. Finally some facts have come to light about that infamous whale beer of Iceland. Turns…
albertFebruary 1, 2014
Price hikes for taxi rides in Iceland
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Grabbing a taxi to or from Keflavik airport in Iceland carries a hefty price these days. PIC dk.noir retty much at the same time as…
albertMarch 22, 2013
Golden Circle in Iceland reaching saturation point
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Beautiful and powerful glacial waterfalls of Gullfoss are worth a look but nowadays people are crowding it out. PIC Derek Craig e are pretty popular…
albertMarch 21, 2013
Yet another reason NOT to visit Iceland in early spring
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Late winter in Reykjavik is a bad time to visit for pollution from industry, ash and traffic is at its highest then. And the official…
albertMarch 21, 2013
Great spots for Northern Lights watching near Reykjavik Iceland
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Best theater in the world but unfortunately showtimes vary tremendously. If looking for these magnificent show in a small group it can pay to rent…
albertMarch 18, 2013