Iceland the new Hollywood
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Tourists being herded along the most popular sites in Iceland. The sheer number of visitors is taking a large toll of nature here. PIC Luc…
totalicelandstaffJuly 17, 2013
The absolute best recommendation for Total Iceland
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Seems we hit a sore spot with the management of Hotel Holt in Iceland Couple of months ago two members of Team Total Iceland stayed…
totalicelandstaffJuly 7, 2013
Here is one restaurant you should avoid in Iceland
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Let´s kick out everybody. Gordon Ramsey is coming Imagine booking a table at a relatively nice restaurant looking to enjoy a moment with your friends…
totalicelandstaffJuly 4, 2013
This is why you get less than great service in Iceland
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Locals in Iceland are on average not very happy campers contrary to legends A smile is a rare thing in Iceland in spite of this…
totalicelandstaffJuly 1, 2013
The next big thing out of Iceland?
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The band Ylja performing in Icelandic nature ou know the drill by now. Every five years or so the tiny society of persons calling themselves…
totalicelandstaffJune 9, 2013
Iceland festival guide 2013
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A hugely enjoyable and lively festival is the Lunga festival/workshop held in Seydisfjordur town every year. PIC Lunga This guide will make the official tourism…
totalicelandstaffJune 5, 2013
Bad weather this summer in Iceland
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Camping when the wind is blowing in Iceland is very short of being much fun. PIC Orlygur Hnefill In many cultures speaking about the weather…
totalicelandstaffMay 31, 2013
In Iceland, be insured, be very insured
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In few countries would anyone be able to take large groups of tourist for a walk or hike on a moving glacier. In Iceland this…
totalicelandstaffMay 31, 2013
Why Tripadvisor should not be relied upon in Iceland
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Many follow blindly recommendations from sites like Tripadvisor on their travel in Iceland. Unfortunately few people seem to travel anywhere these days without checking thoroughly…
totalicelandstaffMay 29, 2013
A note to Germans from Iceland
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Arriving in Seydisfjordur village loaded with stuff from home will only start your trip badly when these things are taken from you. PIC Loup et…
totalicelandstaffMay 28, 2013
Remembering dead fishermen in Iceland the fun way
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Not too many sad faces on Remembrance day for Icelandic sailors. PIC finnurtorfa The arctic island called Iceland would probably not be settled still had…
totalicelandstaffMay 28, 2013
And you thought people from Iceland couldn´t rap
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In spite of everything it is still nice to be an Icelander. PIC Cocoabiscuit Yes, we know what you think about us Northern hillbillies up…
totalicelandstaffMay 27, 2013
Life and good food by the harbor in Reykjavik Iceland
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The locally famous Bullan hamburger joint, translated as Burgerjoint, is one of the fine places found at Reykjavik´s old harbor. PIC robobby In Reykjavik Iceland…
totalicelandstaffMay 27, 2013
First class salmon fishing on the cheap in Iceland
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Prices for the best salmon rivers in Iceland are falling and haggling possible. PIC Eldan Some things are too good to be true. That may…
totalicelandstaffMay 27, 2013
Reykjavik hotel review: Hotel Holt way past its prime
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Pricey hotel not worth much. Hotel Holt in Reykjavik Iceland has seen much better days. PIC acb Like any decent travelsite Total Iceland will from…
totalicelandstaffMay 22, 2013
No, the Prime minister is not listed in the phonebook in Iceland
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Who you gonna call? Good luck finding the number of the current prime minister of Iceland. PIC Ruv All kinds of stupid stuff seems…
totalicelandstaffMay 22, 2013
End of cheap Iceland
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Sorry folks! For access to these hot springs you´ll have to fork out a fee if things go to plan. PIC katy_nicholson Don´t get us…
totalicelandstaffMay 15, 2013
Why Germans need to read Total Iceland
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A German tour bus on summer tires almost had a bad accident crossing snow-covered mountain road in Iceland.... twice. And we thought the Germans were…
totalicelandstaffMay 15, 2013
Three great and accessible caves close to Reykjavik Iceland
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Cave exploring is fascinating and fun but hazardous at the same time. PIC Diana K Of the hundreds of thousands of people visiting Iceland each…
totalicelandstaffMay 15, 2013
Careful about renting a place in Iceland
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While the nights in Iceland are often fantastic it is nicer to have a warm bed awaiting. PIC Katrhynaker As team Total Iceland has repeatedly…
totalicelandstaffMay 13, 2013
Mass tourism taking its toll already in Iceland
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Dimmuborgir, Blackcastle, in Iceland is now close until further notice because of mass tourism. PIC Bill Ward´s Brickpile Team Total Iceland has from the beginning…
totalicelandstaffMay 11, 2013
The trouble with visiting Westman Islands in Iceland
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Picture taken over the town on Heimaey, the biggest of the Westman Islands. PIC Randomskk T hose interesting in geology and especially the volcanic nature…
totalicelandstaffMay 9, 2013
Iceland tourist board gets high marks for stupidity
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The most stupid marketing campaign for centuries is about to end. Picture this shit! A group of marketing geniuses get together to think of the…
totalicelandstaffMay 9, 2013
Something is wrong with this picture in Iceland
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Whale-watching is pretty big business in Iceland nowadays. But the industry statements are confusing. PIC SteveInLeighton There is a lot in this world team Total…
totalicelandstaffMay 8, 2013