In Iceland, elves have left the building
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No shortage of elf stories in Iceland but it seems the myth is wearing thin. PIC Mellydoll W e´d really, really like you to believe…
totalicelandstaffNovember 26, 2024
A small island in Iceland hides a magnificent story
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We think the island of Drangey is quite lovely. The man who called this home for a time before was anything but. PIC Manuel Forget…
totalicelandstaffMarch 12, 2023
Black sand piqued your interest about Iceland? Try black churches
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One of a number of pitch-black churches of Iceland which are impossible to find in the darkness of the winter months. The black color surprises…
totalicelandstaffMarch 12, 2023
The favela of Iceland
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The partly rebuilt Saenautasel farm is found in the most harsh and remote place imaginable. PIC Kevin Barnett Y ou would be forgiven if even…
totalicelandstaffOctober 2, 2022
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
Next few years won´t be too relaxing at the Blue lagoon in Iceland
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The blue lagoon of today. The pic is taken approximately from the spot where a modern hotel will rise in 2015. Pic Chris Yiu All…
totalicelandstaffApril 13, 2015
A visit to Westman islands in Iceland in wintertime might be longer than planned
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Leaving Westman islands. But this in summertime and calm seas all around. Try this in wintertime when the wind blows hard as nails. PIC Davide…
totalicelandstaffSeptember 22, 2014
Very possibly the next big thing from Iceland
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Is this a fantastic debut song or what! The newest artist from Iceland. Our few but dedicated readers are well aware team Total Iceland will…
totalicelandstaffJuly 10, 2014
Be very, very careful around Solheimajokull glacier in Iceland
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This beautiful place is not really very safe these days. But nobody is telling you. PIC Mike Friedman Turns out hundreds of foreign visitors are…
totalicelandstaffJuly 9, 2014
Funky adventures on Solheimasandur Iceland
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Wrecking ball it is not but wrecking plane is much more fun. PIC Pieter Morlion I t is fair to say that the majority of…
totalicelandstaffJuly 7, 2014
But seriously folks
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Adventurous? Absolutely. Dangerous? Absolutely. PIC Phil Collett Perhaps you can blame all those thick and colorful travel brochures about Iceland´s wonders. Perhaps all the…
totalicelandstaffJuly 6, 2014
So where exactly do you find the nicest weather in Iceland?
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The sun and the rain. In Iceland you can get a taste of both in the very same minute. PIC Jonathan Admittedly this is not…
totalicelandstaffJuly 6, 2014
Yet another hit to the clean Iceland myth
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The last farms at Hesteyri before the wilderness of Hornstrandir peninsula in Iceland takes over. Turns out the wilderness is still pretty polluted. PIC M…
totalicelandstaffJuly 5, 2014
Next few days in Iceland you might want to spend at Hella
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Suddenly a reason to stop in the otherwise drive-thru village of Hella. PIC Kathryn Aaker Ordinarily the Icelandic village of Hella has little to recommend…
totalicelandstaffJune 28, 2014
An Iceland secret you should know about
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Fresh lamb and wonderful organic vegetables to boot in Iceland. Or is it? PIC JamieQ Ohhh. Local Icelandic meat and organic vegetables on the table…
totalicelandstaffJune 27, 2014
One step ahead of law enforcement in Iceland
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A leisurely drive around midnight in Iceland. PIC Nate Bolt W e know the feeling. Sunny day and you are cruising along what constitutes a…
totalicelandstaffJune 25, 2014
Travelers leaving deep marks on pristine Iceland nature
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This majestic area is slowly being carved to pieces by idiotic tour operators and travelers caring nothing about respecting nature. PIC clesanne Want to try…
totalicelandstaffJune 15, 2014
In case you were wondering about Icelandair
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The flag carrier of Iceland has faced problems lately and not surprisingly either. PIC Doug We understand twelve thousand travelers might be left stranded somewhere…
totalicelandstaffJune 13, 2014
Before you use Hekla Travel for your Iceland trip
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One travel agency owned by one of the people responsible for the financial shock in Iceland is Hekla Travel Would you do business with a…
totalicelandstaffJune 7, 2014
Lots of roll but little rock in a new museum in Iceland
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Sorry folks! This museum is simply not good or interesting enough. PIC RUV W e hate being the bearers of bad news. Especially so when…
totalicelandstaffJune 6, 2014
A hotel in Iceland not exactly telling you the truth
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Fairly decent hotel in Kopavogur town Iceland but far from downtown Reykjavik. Unfortunately lies and deception have on occasion become the norm in the Icelandic…
totalicelandstaffAugust 7, 2013