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Only in Iceland would an easy trekking route be called Legbreaker

The name is not very inviting perhaps but the nature here is. PIC Saylea O ne thing trekkers need to keep in mind when visiting…

totalicelandstaffMarch 12, 2023

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Peace and quiet reinvented at Hornstrandir Iceland

Hornstrandir can be tough to get to and tougher to stay there but that is exactly why you will also find here peace, quiet and…

totalicelandstaffMarch 12, 2023

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The place where Iceland got its name

As often is the case in Iceland every spot has a history. In the fjord of Vatnsfjordur you will find this monument to the allegedly…

totalicelandstaffMarch 12, 2023

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Thingvellir Iceland with unusual twist and perfect ending

Lake Ulfljotsvatn is right next to Thingvellir lake but much smaller. PIC NK Eide V isiting Iceland and not touring Thingvellir National Park half an…

totalicelandstaffFebruary 12, 2023

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A worthy stop underneath the Snaefellsjokull glacier in Iceland

One of the nicer (and easy) cave explorations in Iceland is actually found underneath the Snaefellsjokull glacier. PIC Kenneth Ingram O ne of the more…

totalicelandstaffOctober 15, 2022

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Why is there a waterfall named Children´s falls in Iceland

Not big or huge in any sense but impressive nevertheless. Barnafossar waterfalls in Iceland. PIC Paul Hutchinson Y ou know sometimes the small things can…

totalicelandstaffOctober 9, 2022

For well hung men in Iceland, Westfjords the place

Music festival in the major town in the Westfjord area of Iceland. PIC Bernard McManus H ere´s one ad you´re not likely to see anytime…

totalicelandstaffOctober 7, 2022

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Mounting Grey Pants recommended in Iceland

A hiker´s dream it is not. But a walk up the small Grabrok mound is recommended regardless. PIC Carsten Frenzl A ccording to local tourism…

totalicelandstaffOctober 5, 2022

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The tiny piece of Reykjavik called Rock Village

One of a couple or so streets belonging to the oldest part of Reykjavik Iceland. T he city of Reykjavik in Iceland is but a…

totalicelandstaffOctober 2, 2022

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A wicked place in a friendly village in Iceland

The welcoming committee at the Ghost Centre at Stokkseyri. PIC shadowgate T he small village of Stokkseyri in the Southwest of Iceland is not much…

totalicelandstaffJuly 23, 2022

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In Iceland, a great stop for Cold War aficionados

Nice building indeed but nothing to write home about. PIC travphotos A mong locals the Borgartun street is jokingly called Wall Street as an unusual…

totalicelandstaffNovember 10, 2021

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Close to a towering glacier in Iceland a sculpture show par excellence

Sadly nowadays this place is more often than not crowded with tourists. PIC Dmitry Shakin T hose not inclined to do a bit of research…

totalicelandstaffNovember 10, 2021

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On top of Esja mountain in Iceland you can see forever

Esja mountain seen from Reykjavik city. From the top the views are fantastic and the climb is popular for adventure tourists H alf an hour…

totalicelandstaffOctober 30, 2021

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The killing fields of Thingvellir

Just two steps from Thingvallagja walking path you´ll find the Drowning pool. PIC Duncan Fawkes A s history has shown us again and again it…

albertSeptember 29, 2021

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Up close and personal with birds in Vigur island

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

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So you want to know about natural hot springs in Iceland

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

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Five great hiking areas of Iceland

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

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A couple of practical things while in Iceland

If three´s a crowd then this is simply ridiculous. Jam packed Blue Lagoon. PIC Rene Passet W e wouldn´t be much of a travel guide…

totalicelandstaffJune 21, 2021

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The Arctic fox in Iceland under threat from tourism

The only native mammal in all of Iceland is the beautiful Arctic fox. Now under threat. PIC Jean van der Slujis T he more, the…

totalicelandstaffJune 18, 2021

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Best campsite in Iceland is undoubtedly in Reykjavik city

Little to worry about for those choosing to camp in Reykjavik city. PIC Reykjavikcampsite W e understand your concerns completely. Setting up camp in cities…

totalicelandstaffJune 18, 2021

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How to explore Reykjavik Iceland using the bus

Exploring Reykjavik Iceland one bus at a time. PIC MyIglesias I t is no secret visiting Iceland takes a heavy toll on your bank account.…

totalicelandstaffJune 18, 2021

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Turning a volcanic crater into majestic cliffs in Iceland

Pretty in black and white. Londrangar cliffs in Snaefellsnes. PIC Greame Tozer Y ou gotta love nature. Give it time enough and things never stay…

totalicelandstaffMay 14, 2021

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The irresistible black beaches of Iceland

Solheimasandur in Iceland is just sand but what glorious sand. PIC Grit Matias F or all those not inclined to do a tiny bit of…

totalicelandstaffMay 13, 2021

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Grindavik

The main road through Grindavik town which like many other badly planned towns in this country has no beating center to speak of. PIC thisisbossi…

totalicelandstaffMay 12, 2021

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Only in Iceland would an easy trekking route be called Legbreaker

Peace and quiet reinvented at Hornstrandir Iceland

The place where Iceland got its name

Thingvellir Iceland with unusual twist and perfect ending

A worthy stop underneath the Snaefellsjokull glacier in Iceland

Why is there a waterfall named Children´s falls in Iceland

For well hung men in Iceland, Westfjords the place

Mounting Grey Pants recommended in Iceland

The tiny piece of Reykjavik called Rock Village

A wicked place in a friendly village in Iceland

In Iceland, a great stop for Cold War aficionados

Close to a towering glacier in Iceland a sculpture show par excellence

On top of Esja mountain in Iceland you can see forever

The killing fields of Thingvellir

Up close and personal with birds in Vigur island

Five great hiking areas of Iceland

A couple of practical things while in Iceland

The Arctic fox in Iceland under threat from tourism

Best campsite in Iceland is undoubtedly in Reykjavik city

How to explore Reykjavik Iceland using the bus

Turning a volcanic crater into majestic cliffs in Iceland

The irresistible black beaches of Iceland

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