totalicelandstaff, Author at Total Iceland

Three generations of elves in one stone in Iceland

Of course there are elves in Iceland. At least if you believe one local congressman. PIC Meiburgin S eems like human beings aren´t the only…

totalicelandstaffOctober 10, 2021

The most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland

There are lots of stunning waterfalls all over Iceland. Problem is many are hard to get to and require long hikes T elling everybody that…

totalicelandstaffOctober 10, 2021

Featured Highland News & Tips

One pristine wilderness of Iceland soon going extinct

A typical sight from the gravel track known as Sprengisand way over the highland of Iceland. PIC Jesus Rodriguez Fernandes F or centuries the name…

totalicelandstaffOctober 7, 2021

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East Iceland

A symbol of the East of Iceland. The Snaefell glacier mountain is the easternmost part of Vatnajokull glacier which is the largest one in Europe.…

totalicelandstaffOctober 7, 2021

Lamb penis sound delicious? Then Iceland is the place

Chewy like a tendon with a dash of salty taste. Lamb penis for your pleasure in Iceland F or a long time travelers have been…

totalicelandstaffOctober 6, 2021

Featured

Tour package or go commando in Iceland

Glacier trips are available in Iceland the year round. But tours in wintertime depend on the weather and a nice ten hour day trip can…

totalicelandstaffOctober 5, 2021

Where to find all those magnificent ice caves in Iceland

Hundred percent stunning but timing has to be spot-on to walk into one of those. PIC Hase don S hould you be contemplating a trip…

totalicelandstaffOctober 3, 2021

North West

Up close and personal with birds in Vigur island

A new Icelandic custom? No, just tourists trying to keep arctic terns from picking their heads. PIC whatsallthisthen I n theory you do not have…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 29, 2021

News & Tips

The heck is “lopapeysa” and are they really made in Iceland

Warm in spite of cold. A visitor wearing the traditional Iceland "lopapeysa" sweater. PIC Ben Husmann C hances are you´ll not walk far after landing…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 29, 2021

News & Tips

Things NOT to buy at the airport in Iceland

Prices for simple basics in the Keflavik airport, often called Reykjavik airport, in Iceland are far higher than elsewhere. PIC Bart H ere´s one advice…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 28, 2021

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One hundred percent the best golfing trips to Iceland

Y up, we know. This barren island is usually not high on the agenda when folks are planning some exciting golfing adventures abroad. But we…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 27, 2021

News & Tips

Before sailing to Iceland know this

Emergency services in Iceland are ill equipped to deal with any emergency from a cruise liner in Icelandic waters. Keep this in mind when travelling…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 27, 2021

East Featured

Stodvarfjordur

Tiny? Yes. Uninteresting? Nope. PIC East.is O nly 184 folks call this place home nowadays and as a result it takes but 30 seconds to…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 27, 2021

South

When in Skaftafell Iceland bring a tent

A chunk of the Skaftafell National Park which is part of much bigger Vatnajokull National Park. In the bottom left, left of picture you will…

totalicelandstaffJune 30, 2021

South

Disturbing Bobby Fischer in Iceland

The former World Champion chess player Bobby Fischer is buried in a small remote Icelandic cemetery P oor old Bobby Fischer! Finally in his resting…

totalicelandstaffJune 30, 2021

South

Kirkjubaejarklaustur

The village itself is far from being special but the surrounding area is. PIC *maya* W elcome to the only village in Iceland named after…

totalicelandstaffJune 30, 2021

East Featured News & Tips North South West

So you want to know about natural hot springs in Iceland

Some hot springs in Iceland are more tourist friendly than others. PIC rwhgould Y ou asked and like any decent human beings we comply. Below…

totalicelandstaffJune 30, 2021

East Featured News & Tips North South West

Five great hiking areas of Iceland

The impressive Dyrfjoll mountain range in East of Iceland tempt many hikers. PIC Kevin Barnett Y ou know, we hate lists. Simply because travel is…

totalicelandstaffJune 30, 2021

News & Tips

Minutes away from downtown Reykjavik Iceland well known elfstones

Construction of any kind has been halted and changed in Iceland for centuries. PIC Nicolas Pacquet S eems a bad case of Alzheimer´s disease is…

totalicelandstaffJune 21, 2021

East News & Tips

The strange custom of rolling around naked at midnight in Iceland

A midsummer´s night in Iceland is something every person on earth should experience. In clothes or without. PIC stuck in customs T he Vikings of…

totalicelandstaffJune 21, 2021

News & Tips

One thing about that rotten shark thing in Iceland

To rid shark meat of poisonous substances it has to hang dry for months on end like seen here. PIC Chris Wonski I t is…

totalicelandstaffJune 21, 2021

News & Tips West

A couple of practical things while in Iceland

If three´s a crowd then this is simply ridiculous. Jam packed Blue Lagoon. PIC Rene Passet W e wouldn´t be much of a travel guide…

totalicelandstaffJune 21, 2021

South

For a safe journey in Iceland stop here and make a cairn

All of a sudden this little spot filled with stone cairns all over appears by the Ring Road in Iceland. PIC South.is Y ou know…

totalicelandstaffJune 18, 2021

News & Tips West

The Arctic fox in Iceland under threat from tourism

The only native mammal in all of Iceland is the beautiful Arctic fox. Now under threat. PIC Jean van der Slujis T he more, the…

totalicelandstaffJune 18, 2021

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Three generations of elves in one stone in Iceland

The most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland

One pristine wilderness of Iceland soon going extinct

East Iceland

Lamb penis sound delicious? Then Iceland is the place

Tour package or go commando in Iceland

Where to find all those magnificent ice caves in Iceland

Up close and personal with birds in Vigur island

The heck is “lopapeysa” and are they really made in Iceland

Things NOT to buy at the airport in Iceland

One hundred percent the best golfing trips to Iceland

Before sailing to Iceland know this

Stodvarfjordur

When in Skaftafell Iceland bring a tent

Disturbing Bobby Fischer in Iceland

Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Five great hiking areas of Iceland

Minutes away from downtown Reykjavik Iceland well known elfstones

The strange custom of rolling around naked at midnight in Iceland

One thing about that rotten shark thing in Iceland

A couple of practical things while in Iceland

For a safe journey in Iceland stop here and make a cairn

The Arctic fox in Iceland under threat from tourism

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