The importance of being in Iceland in June
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Witnessing the sun go down and then change its mind and go up again is poetry in motion if there ever was such a thing.…
totalicelandstaffJuly 17, 2012
Weirdest museums in Iceland
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A girl and some penises. Phallological Museum is weird but there are more option for weirdness in Iceland We are willing to bet that you´ve…
totalicelandstaffJuly 15, 2012
Micro breweries exploding in Iceland
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Five years ago only big companies made beer in Iceland, Nowadays it seem everyone is. PIC stoicviking So you like a drink now and then?…
totalicelandstaffJuly 14, 2012
Fruits of the earth – Iceland version
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Bilberries in early August in Iceland. Those can be found pretty much anywhere on the island. PIC *Maya* Although many foreigners, and even some locals,…
totalicelandstaffJuly 14, 2012
The downside of downtown Reykjavik Iceland
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The road less taken. Laugavegur shopping street to the left and Skolavordustigur street on the right. Both street now cater more to foreigners than locals…
totalicelandstaffJuly 13, 2012
Priceless golf and Geysir to boot in Iceland
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Strokkur geyser erupting in the background whilst playing golf on a fine Icelandic course. Priceless. PIC Edwin Roadl Suppose you´re an avid golfer, which you…
totalicelandstaffJuly 8, 2012
Fake glacier trips in Iceland
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A real glacier or the nearest snowy mountaintop? That is the question. PIC Martin_vmorris Team Total Iceland can confirm that some of the trips advertised…
totalicelandstaffJuly 8, 2012
Glacier camping the newest fad in Iceland
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Everyone should be very respectful of glaciers. Everyone spending a night on one is taking a certain chance. PIC Andy Lederer They say glacier camping,…
totalicelandstaffJuly 6, 2012
The very best swimming pools in Reykjavik Iceland
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Nice in Nice. Well, Reykjavik actually but you get our drift. PIC felixtungsteno Visiting Iceland and not enjoying a dip in one of many swimming…
totalicelandstaffJune 30, 2012
The Deer hunter – Iceland version
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Reindeers roam around the Eastern part of Iceland. A proportion of the majestic animals are hunted each year and all can apply for a permit.…
totalicelandstaffJune 29, 2012
And you thought Iceland was clean and unspoilt
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The capital of Reykjavik portrays itself as clean and unspoilt but that is far from the truth. Smog is a problem and often goes above…
totalicelandstaffJune 29, 2012
Big, fat festival weekend in Iceland
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Seems there is an endless array of tiny little festivals in every minuscule place in Iceland by the looks of it. Quite a number of…
totalicelandstaffJune 21, 2012
Short stopover in Iceland? – Here´s what you do
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The small Keflavik airport in Iceland can fill up pretty quickly and is not real close to Reykjavik city. PIC A.currell Both local Icelandic airlines,…
totalicelandstaffJune 11, 2012
Free shopping shuttle in Reykjavik, Iceland
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Over 150 shops and restaurants are found in Kringlan shopping mall in Reykjavik Iceland. PIC Goofgoof One of the reasons tourists flock to Iceland these…
totalicelandstaffJune 11, 2012
You really wanna meet drunk Icelanders?
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The biggest and probably wildest weekend you can have in Iceland is during Tjodhatid festival in Westman Islands You may or may not be aware…
totalicelandstaffJune 8, 2012
Dangerous Iceland?
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The news that the US foreign office actually warns its citizens about staying in downtown Reykjavik Iceland very late or very early on the weekends…
totalicelandstaffJune 4, 2012
The downside of whale watching in Iceland
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It is always a privilege to see such majestic animals as whales in the sea but sometimes little is seen. PIC supersum Whale watching the…
totalicelandstaffJune 3, 2012
Not made in Iceland
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The only "real" shopping street in Iceland is Laugavegur. Many stores here entice with products being Icelandic when they are not Take a walk down…
totalicelandstaffJune 2, 2012
The highland charm of Iceland wearing thin
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The space we call the highland of Iceland used to be a mecca for solitude but is turning rapidly into just another place overrun by…
totalicelandstaffJune 2, 2012
Beware the bus system in Reykjavik
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Hlemmur bus stop in Reykjavik is the only major bus stop where you can wait inside outside of business hours. PIC Bill Wards Brickpile There…
totalicelandstaffMay 29, 2012
A prelude to a volcano in Iceland?
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Is this the next "Eyjafjallajokull"? Hardly, but it could disrupt flights to and from Iceland´s only international airport. The land here has risen 8 centimetres…
totalicelandstaffMay 27, 2012
Notes from an even smaller island
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Throw the bloody map away and ask the locals if in doubt. Nicer, more fun and you might learn something new Team Total Iceland has…
totalicelandstaffMay 26, 2012
Is Iceland now really cheaper than ever?
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The local krona might be slowly sinking but this does not really mean you get lots more stuff for your buck. PIC KOEN SUYK Contrary…
totalicelandstaffMay 21, 2012