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ATVs & Buggies in Iceland
Discover how to book an ATV or Buggy tour in Iceland. Find out what you need to be able to drive on a tour and the best places to do one. Read more.
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 Arctic Fox | A Tale of Iceland's Only Native Mammal
A complete guide to the mysterious and elusive arctic fox, a native animal to Iceland. Discover their life cycle, habitat and more. Read on.
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Top 15 Adventures in Iceland and How To Plan Your Trip
Compare Iceland's top 15 adventures by season, difficulty, and region, from glacier hiking and ice caves to Silfra snorkeling. Plan the trip that fits you.
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Iceland's Seasonal Contrasts
Spring, summer, autumn and winter are all different in Iceland. From the weather to the midnight sun and the northern lights we've got you covered.
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7 Facts You Didn't Know About Icelandic Water
Read 6 facts you might not know about Icelandic water. Find out where water comes from in Iceland and how the water here is different from other countries.
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How To Get a Job in Iceland for Foreigners & Americans
Discover how to work in Iceland as a foreigner or American. Learn about visas, salaries, and English-speaking jobs with this complete step-by-step guide.
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Sustainable Tourism in Iceland
Read about sustainable tourism in Iceland. Find out the difference between eco-tourism and sustainable tourism and how to be more eco-friendly here.
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Tjornin Pond Reykjavik: A Complete Visitor's Guide
Find everything you need to know about the beloved Tjornin pond in the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik. Read about its history, construction and more.
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Visiting Iceland in May: Guide to Weather, Activities, and Events
Discover Iceland in May with insights on weather, daylight, top things to do, events, and travel tips to help you plan the perfect spring trip.
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Visiting Greenland From Iceland
Is it possible to visit Greenland during your trip to Iceland? Which tour opportunities and packages include a trip to Greenland? And what links, if any, do Iceland and Greenland share? Read on to find out all you need to know about visiting Greenland from Iceland. See also: Iceland & Greenland Packages Approximately three quarters of Greenland is covered by the largest permanent ice sheet outside of Antarctica. A mere 1,210 km east, Iceland is a temperate and green country in comparison, with only 11% of the land comprised of glaciers. Despite Iceland’s snow-laden winters, many people n
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Inside the Icelandic Phallological Museum: Reykjavik's Strangest Collection
"Collecting penises is like collecting anything. You can never stop, you can never catch up, you can always get a new one, a better one." Fear not, these are not the words of some deranged, goolie-obsessed serial killer, but of Sigurður Hjartarson, founder of the Icelandic Phallological Museum. Now retired, Sigurður has been collecting penises throughout the entirety of his adult life, accepting donations from friends and slaughterhouses, harvesting roadkill and beached animals, and even recruiting his own family members to collect potential specimens. Having worked for over 26 years as
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The Top Football Clubs in Iceland
Icelandic football has grown into its boots over the last decade, drawing in the world’s attention and favour with its surprising variety of play, Instagram-friendly forwards and significant advances in international tournaments. See also: Football in Iceland | The Secret to Success and: Fitness in Iceland | Sports, Exercise & Wellbeing Header photo: KR Reykjavík CONTENTS 1 - Football in the Land of the Midnight Sun 2 - What does Icelandic Football have to offer? 3 - Breidablik F.C 4 - FH F.C 5 - Fylkir F.C 6 - Fjolnir F.C 7 - KA F.C 8 - IBV F.C 9 -
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Exeter Hotel Review: An Evening in Reykjavik
If you’re planning on spending a weekend in Iceland's capital, Reykjavík, you could do no better for accommodation than the hip Exeter Hotel. We recently spent an evening overnight there to soak in just how Exeter Hotel lays on its hospitality. See also: Reykjavik City Break | A Weekend in Iceland's Capital and Reykjavik Tours in Iceland Located on Tryggvagata, the main road that passes by Reykjavík’s picturesque Old Harbour, the Exeter Hotel is a reasonably new addition to the city’s hotel scene. It's location is in within walking distance to the main amenities and attractions of d
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2 Days of Adventure on Iceland’s South Coast
Last week, I had the pleasure of accompanying tour company, Aurora Hunters, on a 2-day guided adventure down Iceland’s picturesque South Coast, one of the country’s major sightseeing routes. Read on for my review of this 2 Day Guided Tour | South Coast to Jokulsarlon in a Small Group. See also: The Ultimate Guide to Iceland's South Coast Breathtaking; awe-inspiring; jaw-dropping; all of these words could be used to describe the natural attractions that await visitors along Iceland’s southern bank. Second only to the Golden Circle, the South Coast has truly earned its place as one of this
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Kontiki Kayaking | Open Sea Adventures Off Snæfellsnes
I have been to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula once before, but never quite managed to venture to the small, yet picturesque town of Stykkishólmur, located on the region's northern edge. Two hours and fifteen minutes from Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavík, this was rectified last Saturday as I paid a visit to Kontiki Kayaking, a one man enterprise recently established by the town’s harbour. Book Your Kayaking Tour Here: Sea Kayaking Tour | Departure from the Snaefellsnes Peninsula On this pleasant Saturday in August, I found the drive from Reykjavík to Stykkishólmur one of genial distractednes
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Blackbox | New Pizza Place in Reykjavik
Guide to Iceland went to check out a newly opened pizzeria, Blackbox, just opposite the offices at Borgartún 26, as well as catch one of the opening games of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Read on for more information. The room is dark, with yellow paint splattered fashionably over empty picture frames, whilst the largest disco ball in Iceland spins precariously from the ceiling. A World Cup match is on, Spain vs Portugal, and whilst my interest in football is limited at best, I can’t help but cheer as Cristiano Ronaldo, the Icelandic Public Enemy Number 1, scores three goals. He’s won the match,
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Protecting Iceland's Whales | How To Help
As the Icelandic whaling company, Hvalur Hf., embarks on their first whale hunt in two years, the conservation group Sea Shepherd has entered local waters to document and protest this illegal slaughter of fin whales in Iceland. Guide to Iceland is an ambassador for Iceland and a mouthpiece for the preservation and protection of this country, and we do not condone the barbaric practice of whaling. See Also: Whale Watching Tours in Iceland and Whale Watching in Iceland Frankly, I could go on about the cruelty of whaling all day. To contextualize my position, I have been a PADI Open Water
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Stupid Questions About Iceland | Best of the Best
When did Iceland change to an independent country from a low-cost, frozen-food supermarket? Why is it not possible to see polar bears and penguins in a country they don’t live in? Do you need to reserve a sunbathing spot at Reynisfjara black sand beach, and how do you see both the Midnight Sun and the Northern Lights in one day? Read on to find out all the answers to the 20 most common, and stupid, questions about Iceland. Thank You for Your Questions As a content writer, it often feels like I'm repeating myself, recycling the same snippets of information, and rewording them
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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.