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Probably the most amazing hike you can do in Iceland

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

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Ásbyrgi

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

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In Iceland, Santa´s workshop is open year round

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

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In Iceland, milk, honey and waterfall of the Gods

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

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In Iceland, a real blast from the past

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

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In Iceland, the giant troll that did not quite make it

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

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In Iceland, a blue lagoon that´s better than the Blue lagoon

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

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The place of the last execution in Iceland

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

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What you need to know about the two-faced Dettifoss in Iceland

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

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Hofsos

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

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

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Three worthy stops for bird enthusiasts in Iceland

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

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Blonduos

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…

totalicelandstaffApril 6, 2023

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Hólar

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

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Three reasons to make a stop at Grimsey island in Iceland

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

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A small island in Iceland hides a magnificent story

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

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Keep an eye out for Niceair if Iceland is on the menu

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

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The least exciting part of Iceland

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.…

totalicelandstaffOctober 10, 2022

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