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    More natural wonders of Iceland falling foul of pollution News & Tips

    More natural wonders of Iceland falling foul of pollution

    Only about 30 minutes away from Reykjavik city Hvalfjordur fjord is a unique outdoor paradise. But not for much longer. PIC Saylela We hate to…
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    totalicelandstaffMay 8, 2013
    Overhyped and expensive steam baths in Laugarvatn Iceland News & Tips

    Overhyped and expensive steam baths in Laugarvatn Iceland

    Once upon a time all this was free for all. Now expensive as hell. PIC Eric Pouypul A few decades ago enterprising locals in the…
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    totalicelandstaffMay 7, 2013
    Things to buy before entering Iceland News & Tips

    Things to buy before entering Iceland

    On your way into the country you would do well to buy liquor and tobacco at the airport. Iceland is expensive. In spite of massive…
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    totalicelandstaffMay 1, 2013
    Iceland inspires in very different ways News & Tips

    Iceland inspires in very different ways

    And what is your inspiration if we may ask? PIC Cindy Santini We hope Cindy Santini does not mind but coming across her inspiration from…
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    totalicelandstaffMay 1, 2013
    Celebrating summer in freezing cold News & Tips

    Celebrating summer in freezing cold

    First summer´s day is usually cold and windy in Iceland. Warm weather is still weeks away. PIC axshuzaifa y now you should be well aware…
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    totalicelandstaffApril 25, 2013
    Scarcity of cabins in the highland of Iceland HighlandNews & Tips

    Scarcity of cabins in the highland of Iceland

    The only places to rest in the highland of Iceland are tents or in small cabins scattered about. But these fill up quickly. PIC axshuzaifa…
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    totalicelandstaffApril 23, 2013
    How reliable is the health care system in Iceland News & Tips

    How reliable is the health care system in Iceland

    The new state-of-the-art hospital in the center of Reykjavik Iceland has all you need and want. Kidding of course. Hospitals and staff in Iceland are…
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    totalicelandstaffApril 18, 2013
    Be careful about eating ice-cream in Iceland News & Tips

    Be careful about eating ice-cream in Iceland

    Loads of ice cream vendors fail health tests in Iceland but what vendors exactly remains a secret for the health authorities. Thus, it is best…
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    totalicelandstaffApril 18, 2013
    Crash course hotel in Iceland News & Tips

    Crash course hotel in Iceland

    In this place, Egilsen, you might find one of a handful of people responsible for the economic crash of Iceland. PIC Dr.Jaus Ever wanted to…
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    totalicelandstaffApril 18, 2013
    Raising Cain and Blue lagoon prices News & Tips

    Raising Cain and Blue lagoon prices

    Once free to enjoy for all but now you fork out more and more each year for a dip into the Blue lagoon. PIC bods…
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    totalicelandstaffApril 15, 2013
    A very sad day for Iceland and sadder still for the world News & Tips

    A very sad day for Iceland and sadder still for the world

    A land of trolls and adventures. Dimmuborgir near Myvatn is under immense threat. PIC genevieveroumerier t might not make international news and get only a…
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    totalicelandstaffApril 11, 2013
    Sold-out Iceland this summer News & Tips

    Sold-out Iceland this summer

    Only a few years ago we prided ourselves of this; pristine nature away from the crowds. Not anymore. PIC deltron3032 ver wanted to visit the…
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    totalicelandstaffApril 4, 2013
    How expensive to dine in Iceland? News & Tips

    How expensive to dine in Iceland?

    For a nice dinner at a nice restaurant in Iceland you will have to dig pretty deep into your wallet or purse. PIC ChrisGoldNY It…
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    totalicelandstaffApril 2, 2013
    Are the horror stories about car rental in Iceland true? News & Tips

    Are the horror stories about car rental in Iceland true?

    Strictly speaking you are not allowed to drive in this condition according to the small print of many local car rental companies. PIC Tom Olliver…
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    totalicelandstaffMarch 31, 2013
    To the lighthouse in Iceland News & Tips

    To the lighthouse in Iceland

    One of the most majestic lighthouses in Iceland is found on Dyrholaey in the South of the country. PIC Seyemon A s a nation Iceland…
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    totalicelandstaffMarch 29, 2013
    Total Iceland privacy statement News & Tips

    Total Iceland privacy statement

    We do NOT collect cookies... unless they are covered in chocolate We do NOT collect user information for benefit of glorious Iceland! We do NOT…
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    totalicelandstaffMarch 28, 2013
    And so the cheap fare story ends in Iceland News & Tips

    And so the cheap fare story ends in Iceland

    Flying domestically in Iceland is very simple and easy but its getting heavily expensive too. PIC martin st.croix eam Total Iceland has from time immemorial,…
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    totalicelandstaffMarch 27, 2013
    The horrible Reykjavik flea market in Iceland News & Tips

    The horrible Reykjavik flea market in Iceland

    Located in old abandoned warehouse underneath the offices of the Directorate of Customs is possible the worst flea market in the world. PIC redcrowstudios Most…
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    totalicelandstaffMarch 25, 2013
    Price hikes for taxi rides in Iceland News & Tips

    Price hikes for taxi rides in Iceland

    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…
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    albertMarch 22, 2013
    Golden Circle in Iceland reaching saturation point News & Tips

    Golden Circle in Iceland reaching saturation point

    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…
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    albertMarch 21, 2013
    Yet another reason NOT to visit Iceland in early spring News & Tips

    Yet another reason NOT to visit Iceland in early spring

    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…
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    albertMarch 21, 2013
    Great spots for Northern Lights watching near Reykjavik Iceland News & Tips

    Great spots for Northern Lights watching near Reykjavik Iceland

    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…
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    albertMarch 18, 2013
    Complete list of all museums in Iceland News & Tips

    Complete list of all museums in Iceland

    Typical Icelandic homes in times past can be viewed up close at the folk museum at Skogar in South of Iceland. PIC Saylea We cannot…
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    totalicelandstaffMarch 15, 2013
    In Iceland, industry 1 nature 0 News & Tips

    In Iceland, industry 1 nature 0

    Fish and plants are hardly found anymore in lake Lagarfljot in East of Iceland due to pollution from dam operations in the highlands. PIC vd1966…
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    totalicelandstaffMarch 14, 2013
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