The importance of being in Iceland in June
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Witnessing the sun go down and then change its mind and go up again is poetry in motion if there ever was such a thing.…
totalicelandstaffJuly 17, 2012
Weirdest museums in Iceland
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A girl and some penises. Phallological Museum is weird but there are more option for weirdness in Iceland We are willing to bet that you´ve…
totalicelandstaffJuly 15, 2012
Micro breweries exploding in Iceland
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Five years ago only big companies made beer in Iceland, Nowadays it seem everyone is. PIC stoicviking So you like a drink now and then?…
totalicelandstaffJuly 14, 2012
Priceless golf and Geysir to boot in Iceland
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Strokkur geyser erupting in the background whilst playing golf on a fine Icelandic course. Priceless. PIC Edwin Roadl Suppose you´re an avid golfer, which you…
totalicelandstaffJuly 8, 2012
Glacier camping the newest fad in Iceland
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Everyone should be very respectful of glaciers. Everyone spending a night on one is taking a certain chance. PIC Andy Lederer They say glacier camping,…
totalicelandstaffJuly 6, 2012
The very best swimming pools in Reykjavik Iceland
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Nice in Nice. Well, Reykjavik actually but you get our drift. PIC felixtungsteno Visiting Iceland and not enjoying a dip in one of many swimming…
totalicelandstaffJune 30, 2012
And you thought Iceland was clean and unspoilt
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The capital of Reykjavik portrays itself as clean and unspoilt but that is far from the truth. Smog is a problem and often goes above…
totalicelandstaffJune 29, 2012
Big, fat festival weekend in Iceland
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Seems there is an endless array of tiny little festivals in every minuscule place in Iceland by the looks of it. Quite a number of…
totalicelandstaffJune 21, 2012
Short stopover in Iceland? – Here´s what you do
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The small Keflavik airport in Iceland can fill up pretty quickly and is not real close to Reykjavik city. PIC A.currell Both local Icelandic airlines,…
totalicelandstaffJune 11, 2012
Dangerous Iceland?
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The news that the US foreign office actually warns its citizens about staying in downtown Reykjavik Iceland very late or very early on the weekends…
totalicelandstaffJune 4, 2012
The downside of whale watching in Iceland
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It is always a privilege to see such majestic animals as whales in the sea but sometimes little is seen. PIC supersum Whale watching the…
totalicelandstaffJune 3, 2012
Not made in Iceland
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The only "real" shopping street in Iceland is Laugavegur. Many stores here entice with products being Icelandic when they are not Take a walk down…
totalicelandstaffJune 2, 2012
The highland charm of Iceland wearing thin
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The space we call the highland of Iceland used to be a mecca for solitude but is turning rapidly into just another place overrun by…
totalicelandstaffJune 2, 2012
Beware the bus system in Reykjavik
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Hlemmur bus stop in Reykjavik is the only major bus stop where you can wait inside outside of business hours. PIC Bill Wards Brickpile There…
totalicelandstaffMay 29, 2012
A prelude to a volcano in Iceland?
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Is this the next "Eyjafjallajokull"? Hardly, but it could disrupt flights to and from Iceland´s only international airport. The land here has risen 8 centimetres…
totalicelandstaffMay 27, 2012
Notes from an even smaller island
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Throw the bloody map away and ask the locals if in doubt. Nicer, more fun and you might learn something new Team Total Iceland has…
totalicelandstaffMay 26, 2012
Is Iceland now really cheaper than ever?
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The local krona might be slowly sinking but this does not really mean you get lots more stuff for your buck. PIC KOEN SUYK Contrary…
totalicelandstaffMay 21, 2012
So are those hotels in Reykjavik REALLY close to the center?
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The beating heart of Reykjavik city is, amongs locals, Austurvollur square. Many hotels are pretty far away from this place. PIC katie/king ou know the…
totalicelandstaffMay 21, 2012
The end of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland
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Sunny afternoon over the Blue Lagoon. The Svartsengi geothermal plant in the background. PIC diamond geezer It is by far the most popular tourist destination…
totalicelandstaffMay 16, 2012
Cheap food in Iceland? In your dreams
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One of two cheapest supermarkets in Iceland is Kronan. The price difference between stores in Iceland is generally high A large percentage of people interested…
totalicelandstaffMay 7, 2012
The weather with you in Iceland
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Iceland being engulfed by a low pressure weather system. Never ever take fine weather for granted in Iceland at any time Over summertime you need…
totalicelandstaffMay 5, 2012
Seals at the end of the world in Iceland
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Seal this! In the farm turned hostel Husey you can ride Icelandic ponys along coasts filled with wild seals. PIC milopeng T eam Total Iceland…
totalicelandstaffMay 4, 2012
Things to do in Reykjavik when you´re dead
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Most bars in Reykjavik close their doors between 04 and 05 after which there is nothing to do for the rest of the night. PIC…
totalicelandstaffMay 4, 2012
Why does such wonderful music stream from Iceland?
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Just one of thousands of fantastic places in Iceland. The Total Iceland team will argue it is nature that produces the distinct Icelandic music. PIC…
totalicelandstaffMay 4, 2012