A way to save on camping in Iceland
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Camping is a fine way of exploring Iceland but also prices there have been exploding. PIC rwhgould I t is a truth universally known that…
totalicelandstaffOctober 27, 2021
Trekking Iceland
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And these folks are just on a light hour-long trek. Trekking Iceland massive adventure but not without dangers and hardships. PIC utrechtman F or fit…
totalicelandstaffOctober 26, 2021
Visiting Landmannalaugar Iceland without the crowds
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Beauty being spoiled by mass tourism. On crowded days the famous and stunning Landmannalaugar area reminds locals of the beaches of Benidorm in Spain. Hardly…
totalicelandstaffOctober 25, 2021
This is wintertime Iceland
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It only takes a minute to get stuck in a remote town in wintertime in Iceland if the weather picks up Q uite a few…
totalicelandstaffOctober 25, 2021
Perhaps the greatest show on earth in Iceland direct and without the cold
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A fuzzy image from New Year´s Eve in Reykjavik. Some say this is the world´s grandest fireworks show but this really depends on the weather.…
totalicelandstaffOctober 25, 2021
Midnight yoga in the kingdom of Hidden Peoples in Iceland
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Finding peace and tranquility is getting harder and harder in this world. PIC Bods P icture this: Absolute peace and quiet apart from birds singing…
totalicelandstaffOctober 22, 2021
Two very different accounts of the Blue lagoon in Iceland
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Relaxing in the famous Blue lagoon. Unlike in the ads there is not always sunshine around. PIC RtotheJ O ur readers know well by now…
totalicelandstaffOctober 22, 2021
In Iceland, never use Reykjavik Excursions for anything
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I n the greedy department of things, the chiefs of the bus company Iceland Excursions/Kynnisferðir, will have a hard time getting into heaven. This company,…
totalicelandstaffOctober 20, 2021
Getting from Keflavik airport in Iceland to Reykjavik city
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Leaving Keflavik airport in Iceland you have three options to go to the capital. PIC pinky eart T here are four ways for visitors to…
totalicelandstaffOctober 18, 2021
Why Iceland is the place to pop the question
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The midnight sun in summer or Aurora Borealis in winter. We contend finding a more romantic place on this planet of ours is next to…
totalicelandstaffOctober 10, 2021
Three generations of elves in one stone in Iceland
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Of course there are elves in Iceland. At least if you believe one local congressman. PIC Meiburgin S eems like human beings aren´t the only…
totalicelandstaffOctober 10, 2021
The most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland
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There are lots of stunning waterfalls all over Iceland. Problem is many are hard to get to and require long hikes T elling everybody that…
totalicelandstaffOctober 10, 2021
One pristine wilderness of Iceland soon going extinct
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A typical sight from the gravel track known as Sprengisand way over the highland of Iceland. PIC Jesus Rodriguez Fernandes F or centuries the name…
totalicelandstaffOctober 7, 2021
East Iceland
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A symbol of the East of Iceland. The Snaefell glacier mountain is the easternmost part of Vatnajokull glacier which is the largest one in Europe.…
totalicelandstaffOctober 7, 2021
Lamb penis sound delicious? Then Iceland is the place
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Chewy like a tendon with a dash of salty taste. Lamb penis for your pleasure in Iceland F or a long time travelers have been…
totalicelandstaffOctober 6, 2021
Tour package or go commando in Iceland
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Glacier trips are available in Iceland the year round. But tours in wintertime depend on the weather and a nice ten hour day trip can…
totalicelandstaffOctober 5, 2021
Where to find all those magnificent ice caves in Iceland
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Hundred percent stunning but timing has to be spot-on to walk into one of those. PIC Hase don S hould you be contemplating a trip…
totalicelandstaffOctober 3, 2021
The killing fields of Thingvellir
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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
Up close and personal with birds in Vigur island
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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
The heck is “lopapeysa” and are they really made in Iceland
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Warm in spite of cold. A visitor wearing the traditional Iceland "lopapeysa" sweater. PIC Ben Husmann C hances are you´ll not walk far after landing…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 29, 2021
Things NOT to buy at the airport in Iceland
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Prices for simple basics in the Keflavik airport, often called Reykjavik airport, in Iceland are far higher than elsewhere. PIC Bart H ere´s one advice…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 28, 2021
One hundred percent the best golfing trips to Iceland
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Y up, we know. This barren island is usually not high on the agenda when folks are planning some exciting golfing adventures abroad. But we…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 27, 2021
Before sailing to Iceland know this
Emergency services in Iceland are ill equipped to deal with any emergency from a cruise liner in Icelandic waters. Keep this in mind when travelling…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 27, 2021
Stodvarfjordur
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Tiny? Yes. Uninteresting? Nope. PIC East.is O nly 184 folks call this place home nowadays and as a result it takes but 30 seconds to…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 27, 2021