Raising Cain and Blue lagoon prices
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Once free to enjoy for all but now you fork out more and more each year for a dip into the Blue lagoon. PIC bods…
totalicelandstaffApril 15, 2013
A very sad day for Iceland and sadder still for the world
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A land of trolls and adventures. Dimmuborgir near Myvatn is under immense threat. PIC genevieveroumerier t might not make international news and get only a…
totalicelandstaffApril 11, 2013
Sold-out Iceland this summer
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Only a few years ago we prided ourselves of this; pristine nature away from the crowds. Not anymore. PIC deltron3032 ver wanted to visit the…
totalicelandstaffApril 4, 2013
How expensive to dine in Iceland?
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For a nice dinner at a nice restaurant in Iceland you will have to dig pretty deep into your wallet or purse. PIC ChrisGoldNY It…
totalicelandstaffApril 2, 2013
Are the horror stories about car rental in Iceland true?
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Strictly speaking you are not allowed to drive in this condition according to the small print of many local car rental companies. PIC Tom Olliver…
totalicelandstaffMarch 31, 2013
To the lighthouse in Iceland
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One of the most majestic lighthouses in Iceland is found on Dyrholaey in the South of the country. PIC Seyemon A s a nation Iceland…
totalicelandstaffMarch 29, 2013
And so the cheap fare story ends in Iceland
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Flying domestically in Iceland is very simple and easy but its getting heavily expensive too. PIC martin st.croix eam Total Iceland has from time immemorial,…
totalicelandstaffMarch 27, 2013
The horrible Reykjavik flea market in Iceland
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Located in old abandoned warehouse underneath the offices of the Directorate of Customs is possible the worst flea market in the world. PIC redcrowstudios Most…
totalicelandstaffMarch 25, 2013
A place in Iceland where the weirdest things are normal
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Who would´ve guessed this little village hid two pretty unique places in Iceland? PIC A.Hoffritz Imagine driving the Ring Road in the North of Iceland…
totalicelandstaffMarch 24, 2013
Price hikes for taxi rides in Iceland
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Grabbing a taxi to or from Keflavik airport in Iceland carries a hefty price these days. PIC dk.noir retty much at the same time as…
albertMarch 22, 2013
Golden Circle in Iceland reaching saturation point
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Beautiful and powerful glacial waterfalls of Gullfoss are worth a look but nowadays people are crowding it out. PIC Derek Craig e are pretty popular…
albertMarch 21, 2013
Yet another reason NOT to visit Iceland in early spring
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Late winter in Reykjavik is a bad time to visit for pollution from industry, ash and traffic is at its highest then. And the official…
albertMarch 21, 2013
Great spots for Northern Lights watching near Reykjavik Iceland
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Best theater in the world but unfortunately showtimes vary tremendously. If looking for these magnificent show in a small group it can pay to rent…
albertMarch 18, 2013
Complete list of all museums in Iceland
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Typical Icelandic homes in times past can be viewed up close at the folk museum at Skogar in South of Iceland. PIC Saylea We cannot…
totalicelandstaffMarch 15, 2013
In Iceland, industry 1 nature 0
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Fish and plants are hardly found anymore in lake Lagarfljot in East of Iceland due to pollution from dam operations in the highlands. PIC vd1966…
totalicelandstaffMarch 14, 2013
FAQ about Iceland Airwaves music festival
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Jammin´ in Reykjavik over Iceland Airwaves festival. The event fills the otherwise dead center of the capital with light and color over a rather dreadful…
totalicelandstaffMarch 12, 2013
The age of disinformation in Iceland
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Welcome to Iowa... no, wait a minute. Is this bleak and unremarkable landscape perhaps Iceland in March? Sure looks like a lot of people having…
totalicelandstaffMarch 9, 2013
As expected, Reykjavik winter festival a disaster
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Nice in Reykjavik... or not. Empty streets, cold and rainy the night before the CNN recommended Reykjavik winter festival. Take it from honest people; it…
totalicelandstaffFebruary 14, 2013
When in Iceland do as the Icelanders
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An older cottage in a fantastic location in Isafjordur fjord in the Westfjord area of Iceland. These cottages are found all over the country and…
totalicelandstaffJanuary 30, 2013
An Iceland joint frequented by Björk
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Best bet for seeing the most famous, and lovely, Icelander is here at bar Boston in Reykjavik. PIC Sbrock22 Yeah! Björk is still very much…
totalicelandstaffJanuary 25, 2013
Why the area around Geysir in Iceland is in horrible state
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The Strokkur geyser erupting in Haukadalur Iceland. Entrance to this wonder is free but nearby hotel, restaurant and shops are anything but. This marvelous place…
totalicelandstaffJanuary 19, 2013
Don´t be fooled into renting a Superjeep in Iceland
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So-called Icelandic Superjeeps are all the rage in tourism these days. Team Total Iceland contends its a total waste of your money. PIC Ilya Boyandin…
totalicelandstaffJanuary 18, 2013
One thing if you do decide to visit Iceland in the wintertime
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Central Reykjavik Iceland is as empty over Christmastime as most days in January, February and often March too. Keep that in mind if you want…
totalicelandstaffJanuary 10, 2013
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