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
When in Skaftafell Iceland bring a tent
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A chunk of the Skaftafell National Park which is part of much bigger Vatnajokull National Park. In the bottom left, left of picture you will…
totalicelandstaffJune 30, 2021
Disturbing Bobby Fischer in Iceland
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The former World Champion chess player Bobby Fischer is buried in a small remote Icelandic cemetery P oor old Bobby Fischer! Finally in his resting…
totalicelandstaffJune 30, 2021
So you want to know about natural hot springs in Iceland
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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
Five great hiking areas of Iceland
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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
The strange custom of rolling around naked at midnight in Iceland
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A midsummer´s night in Iceland is something every person on earth should experience. In clothes or without. PIC stuck in customs T he Vikings of…
totalicelandstaffJune 21, 2021
One thing about that rotten shark thing in Iceland
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To rid shark meat of poisonous substances it has to hang dry for months on end like seen here. PIC Chris Wonski I t is…
totalicelandstaffJune 21, 2021
A couple of practical things while in Iceland
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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
For a safe journey in Iceland stop here and make a cairn
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All of a sudden this little spot filled with stone cairns all over appears by the Ring Road in Iceland. PIC South.is Y ou know…
totalicelandstaffJune 18, 2021
The Arctic fox in Iceland under threat from tourism
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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
Best campsite in Iceland is undoubtedly in Reykjavik city
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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
How to explore Reykjavik Iceland using the bus
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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
Turning a volcanic crater into majestic cliffs in Iceland
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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
One special date to be aware of in Iceland
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The biggest and probably wildest weekend you can have in Iceland is during Tjodhatid festival in Westman Islands U sually we are all for visitors…
totalicelandstaffMay 14, 2021
In Iceland, possibly the most memorable round of golf ever
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Even for seasoned golfers it´s easy to get thrilled playing under the midnight sun. PIC Arctic Open W e know! Iceland is not the first…
totalicelandstaffMay 14, 2021
Do the Golden Circle in Iceland on your own
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Thingvellir, Geysir area and Gullfoss waterfall (pictured) deserve more than half an hour stop. PIC Matt Benton Y ou will not read very much about…
totalicelandstaffMay 14, 2021
The irresistible black beaches of Iceland
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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
Most haunted place in Iceland
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The famous stone under which the horrible ghost of the priest´s apprentice is buried. PIC martinz I t goes without saying that a nation the…
totalicelandstaffMay 12, 2021
Not everyone is welcome to Iceland
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Suppose you live on an rather secluded island not far from the Arctic. Once in a white hillbilly moon an iceberg brings along a polar…
totalicelandstaffJuly 22, 2016