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What to Do with an Early Arrival in Iceland
Arriving early in Iceland? From hot springs to scenic spots near the airport, here’s how to make the most of your time before hotel check-in.
Michael Chapman
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Michael Chapman is a British travel writer living in Reykjavík. A former scuba and lava cave guide, he draws on firsthand experience to write about Iceland’s nature and culture. He’s also the author of Hidden Iceland (2020).
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The Ultimate Guide to Iceland's Diamond Circle
Discover the Diamond Circle’s top attractions in North Iceland with this complete route guide. Get travel tips for driving, seasons, and must-see stops.
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What to Do With 9 Days in Iceland
How are 9 days best spent travelling around Iceland and why do so many consider that to be the optimal length for an Iceland holiday? Read on to find out how to spend 9
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Luxury and Business Travel in Iceland | The VIP Experience
Discover the kinds of VIP experiences available in Iceland. Find out more about places & things to see and do only available to exclusive travellers. Read on.
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Fitness in Iceland | Sports, Exercise & Wellbeing
Find out how to keep up with your fitness when travelling in Iceland. Read about the great places you can work out and swim. Find out more.
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Geothermal Areas in Iceland
A comprehensive guide to geothermal pools and hot spots in Iceland. Find the top places to visit on your stay. Discover more.
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Best Things To Do in Iceland During a Layover or Stopover
Make the most of your Iceland layover or stopover. Get ideas for short visits near Keflavik Airport to multi-day trips through Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon.
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How to Purchase Property in Iceland: A Homeowner's Guide
Buy property in Iceland with confidence. Learn who can buy, the steps, prices, fees, and where to find homes. Start your search today.
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Avoiding the Crowds in Iceland
Discover top tips for avoiding crowds when travelling in Iceland. Find out the best places to visit if you would like to see more untouched areas. Read on.
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Reykjavik Folk Festival 2017
Given my longstanding soft-spot for unruly hairstyles, corduroy trousers and acoustic instruments, I was understandably excited to attend the final evening of 2017’s Reykjavik Folk Festival. Photograph above: RuGl performing Reykjavik Folk Festival 2017. Photo by Owen Fiene (2017) Privately, I hoped that I might, for one reason or another, be adopted into this ragtag group of musicians, artists and performers; my mind was filled with images of on-the-bar jigging, dusty worn fedoras, thin french cigarettes, ashed carelessly inside. What I found instead was a very dignified, self-confid
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Flights of Fancy: Norðurflug's Reykjavik Summit Tour
It was with a mild, yet very real apprehension that I learnt my brother (and fellow GTI writer) Richard and I were being sent to cover a helicopter tour, midway through a rather routine day at work. Our dalliances with the whirlybird had, until now, largely been restricted to a solitary experience in childhood, flying prepubescent and barefaced over Floridian marshland. That was in the early 90s. Since then, our only connection had been watching Apache crashes on YouTube. Neither experience had done much in the way of convincing us to go near a helicopter, let alone fly in one, but it was
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Install Iceland’s biggest travel app
Download Iceland’s biggest travel marketplace to your phone to manage your entire trip in one place
Scan this QR code with your phone camera and press the link that appears to add Iceland’s biggest travel marketplace into your pocket. Enter your phone number or email address to receive an SMS or email with the download link.
