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Three reasons why you should not spend much time in Reykjavik Iceland

One of the major squares in downtown Reykjavik on a nice spring day at 9 in the morning. Almost completely empty. oogle the sentence „fun…

totalicelandstaffOctober 21, 2013

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Still more dents into the clean Iceland myth

Not a good place to picnic. Pollution levels through the roof near Hafnarfjordur Iceland. PIC Simon Collison urprise, surprise. Turns out the level of pollution…

totalicelandstaffOctober 17, 2013

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The fancy resort next to an aluminum plant in Iceland

The view from Hotel Glymur is great... except for the industrial complex nearby polluting everything. PIC Ben Husmann As team Total Iceland has written about…

totalicelandstaffSeptember 27, 2013

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The hell is this thing called Thorrablot in Iceland?

Hungry? Well, this is one of the delicacies on offer at Thorrablot in Iceland. PIC Salvor Last year marked the very first one we invited…

totalicelandstaffAugust 28, 2013

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Sightseeing Reykjavik a total waste of money

The stops of the sightseeing bus in Reykjavik Iceland. Horrible route and little to see. labbergasted is a word team Total Iceland is very fond…

totalicelandstaffAugust 28, 2013

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Olafsvik Iceland the place to be in 2026

Snaefellsjokull glacier and mountain range bathed in the midnight sun. PIC Fríða mín Unlike most tourist guides Team Total Iceland thinks not just days, weeks…

totalicelandstaffAugust 12, 2013

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The Loch Ness of Iceland

This guy not waiting for Godot but the Lagarfljot river monster. PIC Ernie Trölf I n the area known as Fljotsdalsherad, say that out loud,…

totalicelandstaffAugust 10, 2013

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Fewer and fewer whales around in Iceland

A typical whale watching tour includes a large dose of waiting and hoping. PIC Global Ranger For those about to rock, or at least those…

totalicelandstaffJuly 29, 2013

Kayaking glacial river falls in Iceland

Godafoss waterfalls seen from far away on a hot summers days in Iceland. PIC rwhgould Y ou may or may not know about Godafoss waterfall…

totalicelandstaffJuly 26, 2013

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This the place to protest whaling in Iceland

The only operating whaling station in Iceland is found, incidentally, in Whalefjord. PIC thorgilsv We can debate forever the pros and cons of whale hunting…

totalicelandstaffJuly 23, 2013

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Golf courses in Iceland really not up to par

Heimaey golf course is one of the better ones here and as often is the case the setting is stunning. PIC Global Ranger Search online…

totalicelandstaffJuly 23, 2013

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One of the most stupid things you can do in Iceland

Drinking straight from clear rivers and streams in Iceland should teach you a thing or two about water. PIC Kröyer For the most of us…

totalicelandstaffJuly 22, 2013

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In Iceland, be insured, be very insured

In few countries would anyone be able to take large groups of tourist for a walk or hike on a moving glacier. In Iceland this…

totalicelandstaffMay 31, 2013

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Life and good food by the harbor in Reykjavik Iceland

The locally famous Bullan hamburger joint, translated as Burgerjoint, is one of the fine places found at Reykjavik´s old harbor. PIC robobby In Reykjavik Iceland…

totalicelandstaffMay 27, 2013

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Reykjavik hotel review: Hotel Holt way past its prime

Pricey hotel not worth much. Hotel Holt in Reykjavik Iceland has seen much better days. PIC acb Like any decent travelsite Total Iceland will from…

totalicelandstaffMay 22, 2013

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Three great and accessible caves close to Reykjavik Iceland

Cave exploring is fascinating and fun but hazardous at the same time. PIC Diana K Of the hundreds of thousands of people visiting Iceland each…

totalicelandstaffMay 15, 2013

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Not Phoenix but a house rising from the ashes in Iceland

Finally visitors to Heimaey will be able to see and walk into one of the badly damaged buildings from the 1973 volcanic eruption on Heimaey…

totalicelandstaffMay 14, 2013

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Something is wrong with this picture in Iceland

Whale-watching is pretty big business in Iceland nowadays. But the industry statements are confusing. PIC SteveInLeighton There is a lot in this world team Total…

totalicelandstaffMay 8, 2013

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Overhyped and expensive steam baths in Laugarvatn Iceland

Once upon a time all this was free for all. Now expensive as hell. PIC Eric Pouypul A few decades ago enterprising locals in the…

totalicelandstaffMay 7, 2013

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Things to buy before entering Iceland

On your way into the country you would do well to buy liquor and tobacco at the airport. Iceland is expensive. In spite of massive…

totalicelandstaffMay 1, 2013

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Iceland inspires in very different ways

And what is your inspiration if we may ask? PIC Cindy Santini We hope Cindy Santini does not mind but coming across her inspiration from…

totalicelandstaffMay 1, 2013

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Crash course hotel in Iceland

In this place, Egilsen, you might find one of a handful of people responsible for the economic crash of Iceland. PIC Dr.Jaus Ever wanted to…

totalicelandstaffApril 18, 2013

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A very sad day for Iceland and sadder still for the world

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

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To the lighthouse in Iceland

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

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