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Three mystic places in Iceland

Healers and those spiritual minded have come together near the Snaefellsjokull glacier for decades. PIC Modes Rodriguez F or years music critics the world over…

totalicelandstaffDecember 4, 2024

What the hell is Hekla in Iceland and why you should care

Tranquil in the morning light but looks can be deceiving. Hekla could be about to open up to people. PIC axelkr Y ou might know…

totalicelandstaffDecember 4, 2024

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Golden Circle in Iceland the right way

Seriously lovely tours in Iceland now available T here are lots of ways for you to experience what is known as the Golden Circle in…

totalicelandstaffNovember 29, 2024

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Fifteen great places in Iceland in just one day

Gulfoss waterfall in its summer dress. Pic O Palsson W e know many of you visiting Iceland only give yourself a few days here at…

totalicelandstaffNovember 20, 2024

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Hella

W e wish we could tell you something positive about the Ring Road pit stop called Hella. But in spite of racking the brains of…

totalicelandstaffNovember 1, 2024

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The one place in Iceland totally off limits

Inviting isn´t it? But the tiny island of Surtsey is off limits to all. PIC Michael Clarke Stuff S cientists the world over have been…

totalicelandstaffOctober 30, 2024

The story of Iceland written in dirt

The largest volcanic ash eruption ever recorded on earth happened here in 1362. Now, you can actually see it. W hile the majority of visitors…

totalicelandstaffOctober 18, 2024

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The secret pool of Iceland that is not a secret at all

Oldest swimming pool in Iceland is now suddenly called the Secret Lagoon. F ew things in this world are as horrible as marketers. Those folks…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 28, 2023

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Stunning lava field in Iceland holds many secrets

Bad weather or not. This place is always stunning. Eldhraun lava field. PIC Simon Tong O ne of the more interesting things while traveling in…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 28, 2023

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Laugarvatn

The small village of Laugarvatn is popular with locals. PIC uTexas T he number one tourist thingy in Iceland is the so-called Golden Circle tour…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 25, 2023

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In valley of Thor in Iceland, the harder the better

Sitting on top of the world... or at least top of Thorsmork Iceland. Sheltered valley surrounded by magnificent nature and glacier to boot. PIC Canadien…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 25, 2023

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In Iceland, raw beauty hides the most horrific devastation

Kilometers after kilometers of volcanic craters in almost a direct line. PIC outsidecontext2008 F or some, this place is what Iceland is all about. Raw…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 24, 2023

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In Skaftafell in Iceland a light hike will make a great place fantastic

The old farm Sel towering over Skaftafell Park and pitch black sands all the way to sea. PIC Francesco Diez O dds are you will…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 23, 2023

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Praying in the smallest church in Iceland might present a problem to overweight people

The tiniest of churches and behind it, hidden by fog, a massive and stunning cliff. Beautiful sight in Iceland. PIC kirkjan O verweight? Then chances…

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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Raging romance links to a hidden cave in Iceland

Move along folks, nothing to see here. But look a little closer. PIC Rangarþing I celanders, like most Nordic peoples, are hard folks that seldom…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 11, 2023

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The hell is this giant bookshelf doing in middle of South Iceland

Book it. The fascinating side of one country museum in Iceland. PIC JasonParis A part from some obvious stuff like the Perlan sightseeing tower in…

totalicelandstaffMarch 14, 2023

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Swimming in the shadow of the Iceland volcano that stopped the world

Seljavallalaug pool shortly before the Eyjafjallajokull volcano. Now the place is overcrowded and dirty and the silence no golden anymore. PIC subindie F olks with…

totalicelandstaffMarch 14, 2023

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Skogafoss in Iceland is but the icing on the cake

Following Skogaa river above Skogafoss waterfall you soon find more to rejoice about. PIC BestofDanSilver O ne of the more beautiful and easily accessible waterfalls…

totalicelandstaffMarch 12, 2023

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