Iceland and the utter nonsense of CNN
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Minus five degrees plus high winds chill factor in Reykjavik in February will kill most people´s instinct to go explore the city. It is simply…
totalicelandstaffJanuary 8, 2013
Dive limitations at the Silfra pond in Iceland
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The world is fraught with danger and so is the most stunning divesite in Iceland. PIC joibert Just when we were starting to have some…
totalicelandstaffJanuary 5, 2013
One crummy place to avoid in Reykjavik Iceland
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The very not-recommended Dubliner bar in downtown Reykjavik. PIC DoctorWho You know the drill. According to the fancy brochure, website or the colorful ad this…
totalicelandstaffJanuary 4, 2013
In Iceland the strange marriage of a muffin bakery and a nightclub
Small crowd of people outside the muffin place turned nightclub in the center of Reykjavik Iceland. PIC WhatsAllThisThen You will be forgiven for being mightily…
totalicelandstaffJanuary 4, 2013
No, you won´t find much open in Iceland over Christmas
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The most famous square in Reykjavik Iceland over Christmastime.... totally empty. Prepare for some places to be closed over Xmas and New Years in Iceland.…
totalicelandstaffDecember 19, 2012
Speed hiking in Iceland borders on insanity
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Why hike anywhere if you´re in a hurry? If you do you completely misunderstand the meaning of hiking and you disrespect the unique nature of…
totalicelandstaffDecember 1, 2012
A few negative facts about Keflavik airport in Iceland
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Inside Iceland´s only international airport in Keflavik. Expensive and small with very limited selection of stores. And that is just the beginning of the negative…
totalicelandstaffNovember 23, 2012
Why winter is not the time to visit Iceland
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Worst case scenario on your travel in Iceland is pictured above. Seriously though the chance of getting extreme weather is high in wintertime in Iceland.…
totalicelandstaffNovember 12, 2012
Beware the Icelandic Times
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The magazine in question. Fancy packaging around advertising and does not tell the visitor anything else than is being paid for by advertisers For financially…
totalicelandstaffNovember 3, 2012
How to save a bundle on Blue lagoon products in Iceland
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If you do not want to throw your hard-earned money away like a drunk Saudi prince you would do well to stay clear of the…
totalicelandstaffAugust 30, 2012
All webcams in Iceland in one place
It is the opinion of Team Total Iceland the country needs to be experienced on your own skin and not through webcams. Nevertheless here are…
totalicelandstaffAugust 29, 2012
Buzzing around Iceland
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Sorry! The headline should have been bussing in Iceland but it doesn´t have the same ring to it. We wanted to let you know you…
totalicelandstaffAugust 29, 2012
The disappearing Snaefellsjokull glacier in Iceland
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Snaefellsjokull glacier on a hot summer day. This snow on top is slowly disappearing and in 50 years only a mountain could be left. PIC…
totalicelandstaffAugust 29, 2012
Making Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon even more dazzling
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Light and shadows at Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon. This stunning show makes a unique place even more unique. Not to be missed if in Iceland in…
totalicelandstaffAugust 25, 2012
Patience a keyword when you need to go in Iceland
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Welcome to the only toilet for miles in all directions. The toilet facility at Dettifoss waterfall. Expect queues. PIC -RobW- Here is a piece of…
totalicelandstaffAugust 22, 2012
Finding your balls in Iceland
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Under the volcano. Hella golf course is one of the better courses in Iceland. And should you tire of the game you can always admire…
totalicelandstaffAugust 18, 2012
The secrets of Myvatn Iceland
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Tempting indeed but the water is burning hot nowadays and the roofs are caving in. PIC Johnny Peacock Should time travel be possible, and who…
totalicelandstaffAugust 15, 2012
Shooting Reykjavik Iceland
Shot taken from Hallgrimskirkja church tower. The tower is alright for good shots but better places can be found. PIC cmaderthaner There are quite a…
totalicelandstaffAugust 6, 2012
Reykjavik Iceland no longer cool
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The sun shines bright on Reykjavik Pond. Temperatures in the Icelandic capital are far higher than official numbers indicate. This will continue. PIC A.Currell It…
totalicelandstaffAugust 1, 2012
A view to kill for in Iceland
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Hvannadalshnjukur in the background of a picture taken in the Skaftafell National Park. PIC Noukorama On the whole Icelanders follow the herd whenever they get…
totalicelandstaffJuly 25, 2012
Which car rental company in Iceland?
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There is some money to be saved by renting a car in Iceland from a smaller local company instead of the bigger ones. PIC Andrei!…
totalicelandstaffJuly 25, 2012
The bad thing about horse rentals in Iceland
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Many horse rental agencies pay their staff the lowest possible wage for assisting foreign tourists over the summer. PIC Bill Ward´s Brickpile Most visitors to…
totalicelandstaffJuly 23, 2012
Flying cheaply within Iceland
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Air Iceland passenger planes are sturdy but seating tight as Madonna´s jeans. PIC McNulty No, wait a minute. There is no such thing as flying…
totalicelandstaffJuly 20, 2012
Dogsledding on a glacier in Iceland
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A fantastic way to see a real glacier up close and without polluting and leaving nasty traces of your trip is by dogsledding. PIC dog…
totalicelandstaffJuly 19, 2012