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All You Need To Know About Kayaking in Iceland
Find out everything you need to know about kayaking in Iceland. Read about where you can do it and how to find the equipment. Discover 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).
My articles
The Top Film Festivals in Iceland
Read about the top film festivals in Iceland. Find out about the kinds of film festivals that take place in Iceland & when they happen. Discover more.
The Top 10 Weirdest Museums in Iceland
Discover the top 10 weirdest museums in Iceland, from ghostly exhibitions to quirky collections. Plan your trip and enjoy unique experiences across the country!
Iceland as a Honeymoon Destination
Find out all you need to know about Iceland as a honeymoon destination. Discover the most romantic places & best activities to make your honeymoon special.
Lighthouses in Iceland | Everything You Need To Know
A complete guide to the lighthouses of Iceland. Find out the story of some of them, which ones are worth visiting and how to get to them. Read more.
Motorcycle Adventures in Iceland | A Biker's Guide
Find the facts about motorcycle trips in Iceland. Discover the top spots and the best way to explore Iceland on a motorbike. Read on for more.
The 7 Most Common Myths About Iceland
Read the top myths about Iceland. Find out the common things people think about the country that are not true. Discover the real facts about Iceland.
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.
The Ultimate Guide to Iceland's Diamond Circle
Find out everything you need to know about Iceland's diamond circle. Read about its attractions and how to get there. Discover more.
My blogs
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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-confide
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 W
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