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On top of Esja mountain in Iceland you can see forever

Esja mountain seen from Reykjavik city. From the top the views are fantastic and the climb is popular for adventure tourists H alf an hour…

totalicelandstaffJune 7, 2025

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The Iceland key to happiness

Happy as happy can be. Icelanders mostly find happiness in pill form. PIC billygraham.org T oday´s media leaves much to be desired. We are bombarded…

totalicelandstaffFebruary 18, 2025

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The absolute basics about the Northern lights in Iceland

Should the skies be clear you can most often catch a glimpse of greatness in Iceland. PIC Emil Kopke N ot so long ago we…

totalicelandstaffFebruary 18, 2025

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In Iceland, a family either horribly ugly or astoundingly handsome

The old church at Borg and the town of Borgarnes in the background W e have said so before and good things bear repeating. Knowing…

totalicelandstaffFebruary 15, 2025

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In Reykjavik Iceland the viking ship that is not a viking ship

Pretty great art if you ask us. The Sun voyager sculpture near to downtown Reykjavik in Iceland. PIC Wandering Tripod D part from a couple…

totalicelandstaffFebruary 15, 2025

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Washing crotch and crack is a requirement in Iceland for a reason

Yes! Even here you NEED to wash your privates carefully before entering the pool. Show respect to the local customs even if it makes you…

totalicelandstaffFebruary 15, 2025

Leisure fishing easy and cheap in Iceland

Where else can you relax fishing but with a raging volcano in the background like nothing could be more natural? PIC Jesusisland L eam Total…

totalicelandstaffFebruary 10, 2025

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Why is Iceland mosquito-free?

In so many places in Iceland there are perfect grounds for the horrible mosquito fly. Amazingly there are none. PIC taivasalla I t is one…

totalicelandstaffJanuary 29, 2025

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How long can you enjoy the midnight sun in Iceland?

Here comes the sun and doesn´t leave. Midnight sun in Iceland in June. PIC Gudny Olafsdottir A s usual we´ll be honest. We have no…

totalicelandstaffJanuary 27, 2025

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The least exciting part of Iceland

A tranquil valley in Hunavatnssyslu Iceland. Certainly nice and even beautiful but on the scale of other things around here not very remarkable at all.…

totalicelandstaffJanuary 26, 2025

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Why this obsession with sex in Iceland?

Drawing conclusions when locals in Iceland speak about sex could get you in trouble. PIC Aapo Happonen A s is often the case in Iceland…

totalicelandstaffJanuary 26, 2025

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A guide to distances from Reykjavik Iceland

Narrow yes, straight no. Driving in Iceland will mean focus all the time. PIC Trey Ratliff O ne of the key things for any travel…

totalicelandstaffJanuary 25, 2025

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In Iceland, no such thing as Black Death spirit

A party of "mostly" forgotten alcohol brands. I f we had a dime for every time we´ve come across some local tour enterprise offering foreigners…

totalicelandstaffJanuary 25, 2025

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In Iceland, water like you have only dreamt of

Few people make the effort to go right up to the Oxara waterfall in Thingvellir National Park. But this is very worth it. PIC dinoboy…

totalicelandstaffJanuary 25, 2025

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Why weather is such an important topic in Iceland

One day you play football on the empty streets of Iceland and next day there is ten inches of snow. That is Iceland. PIC Helgi…

totalicelandstaffJanuary 25, 2025

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Three mystic places in Iceland

Healers and those spiritual minded have come together near the Snaefellsjokull glacier for decades. PIC Modes Rodriguez F or years music critics the world over…

totalicelandstaffDecember 4, 2024

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Golden Circle in Iceland the right way

Seriously lovely tours in Iceland now available T here are lots of ways for you to experience what is known as the Golden Circle in…

totalicelandstaffNovember 29, 2024

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A delightful day trip from Reykjavik Iceland

Misty morning @ Borgarfjordur valley. The pyramid-shaped mountain is one of the better known in Iceland. PIC finnur.malmquist W hat to do with a leftover…

totalicelandstaffNovember 29, 2024

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Handful of forests rising in barren Iceland

The largest wooded area in Iceland is in the scenic Fljotsdal valley in the East. A must-see for nature lovers. PIC Gurkubondinn N ot that…

totalicelandstaffNovember 29, 2024

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Best museums in Reykjavik Iceland

A must-see museum with free admission in the musum garden is the Einar Jonsson sculpture museum right across from the majestic Hallgrimskirkja church. PIC Vintage…

totalicelandstaffNovember 29, 2024

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