Blonduos
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The town of Blonduos has little to offer except nice cup of coffee whilst you stop on your way to someplace else. PIC ang21 T…
totalicelandstaffFebruary 15, 2025
Siglufjordur
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Town authorities in Siglufjordur have managed to save quite a lot of the older buildings in town. A rarity in Iceland. PIC Bri T he…
totalicelandstaffJanuary 27, 2025
The least exciting part of Iceland
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A tranquil valley in Hunavatnssyslu Iceland. Certainly nice and even beautiful but on the scale of other things around here not very remarkable at all.…
totalicelandstaffJanuary 26, 2025
Probably the most amazing hike you can do in Iceland
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B y now the probability you have seen what is arguably the most impressive canyon in the whole of Iceland is overwhelming although you might…
totalicelandstaffNovember 1, 2024
Ásbyrgi
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Even if a picture says a thousand words it can do no justice to Ásbyrgi national park in northeast Iceland. Lush green canyon sheltered by…
totalicelandstaffOctober 20, 2024
In Iceland, Santa´s workshop is open year round
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Who knew Santa´s workshop is found in Iceland? PIC akureyri.is Y ou know the drill. All the gifts Santa gives to good children over Christmastime…
totalicelandstaffOctober 20, 2024
In Iceland, milk, honey and waterfall of the Gods
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Godafoss is the kind of waterfall that pictures don´t do justice. Just go there. PIC doxi T hirty years ago it made headline news in…
totalicelandstaffOctober 19, 2024
In Iceland, a real blast from the past
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A remarkable number of old turf houses remain in Iceland. PIC Flickriver A beginner in the Icelandic language might have a hearty laugh when coming…
totalicelandstaffOctober 18, 2024
In Iceland, the giant troll that did not quite make it
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Not pretty but remember the beauty and the beast? PIC mries! I f you scream your lungs out while suddenly happening upon the fifteen meter…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 26, 2023
In Iceland, a blue lagoon that´s better than the Blue lagoon
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There are actually two blue lagoons in Iceland but only one can call itself by that name. PIC nicksarebi/bhollier W e used to love visiting…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 25, 2023
The place of the last execution in Iceland
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The exact spot of the last execution in Iceland is marked by a small monument in Vatnsdalsholar in the North of Iceland. PIC Carolyn Whipple…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 25, 2023
What you need to know about the two-faced Dettifoss in Iceland
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West side story of Dettifoss. Excellent but only part of the fall can be seen. PIC Brian Kingsley O ne of the natural marvels of…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 24, 2023
Hofsos
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The small but welcoming village of Hofsos. The black buildings in the foreground make up the Icelandic Emigration Center and behind it is a fine…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 23, 2023
Three countless things in Iceland
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The eerie but beautiful mounds in Vatnsdal in Northern Iceland. The mounds, or hills, are mostly pyramid shaped and their number here is infinite.... almost.…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 23, 2023
Three worthy stops for bird enthusiasts in Iceland
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Partly due to climate change a growing number of bird species are showing up in Iceland. PIC Andrea Shaffer F or bird enthusiasts there is…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 23, 2023
Hólar
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From afar this does not look too impressive but get closer and you will be surprised. PIC Google F or the average visitor to Iceland…
totalicelandstaffMarch 19, 2023
Three reasons to make a stop at Grimsey island in Iceland
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No, it does not look like much. But a few hours at Grimsey island might well make your day in Iceland. PIC mouserNedbot N ot…
totalicelandstaffMarch 14, 2023
A small island in Iceland hides a magnificent story
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We think the island of Drangey is quite lovely. The man who called this home for a time before was anything but. PIC Manuel Forget…
totalicelandstaffMarch 12, 2023
Keep an eye out for Niceair if Iceland is on the menu
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The logo of the newly formed local airline flying direct to the North of Iceland S ure, Reykjavik city, the Blue lagoon, the Golden Circle.…
totalicelandstaffOctober 30, 2022
What is Ásbyrgi in Iceland and why you should know about it
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Even if a picture says a thousand words it can do no justice to Ásbyrgi national park in northeast Iceland. Lush green canyon sheltered by…
totalicelandstaffOctober 9, 2022
Up close and personal with birds in Vigur island
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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
So you want to know about natural hot springs in Iceland
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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
Five great hiking areas of Iceland
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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
In Iceland, possibly the most memorable round of golf ever
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Even for seasoned golfers it´s easy to get thrilled playing under the midnight sun. PIC Arctic Open W e know! Iceland is not the first…
totalicelandstaffMay 14, 2021