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Island im Dezember | Der ultimative Guide
Entdecke die besten Aktivitäten, die du im Dezember in Island unternehmen kannst. Erfahre alles über das Wetter, die besten Ausflugsziele, unterhaltsame Aktivitäten, di
Richard Chapman
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Hi, I’m Richard. I lived in Iceland for a decade, during which I traveled the country extensively and worked as a guide for several leading travel companies. I’m passionate about writing and sharing the best travel experiences Iceland has to offer so visitors can discover and enjoy the magic of this incredible country just like I did.
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Besuch in Island im Februar| Der ultimative Guide
Erfahre alles, was du über Island im Februar wissen musst. Finde heraus, was du unternehmen kannst, wie das Wetter ist und welche Touren sich im Februar am meisten lohn
A Complete Guide to Shopping In Iceland
Where should you shop in Iceland? What are the best souvenirs to bring home? And where can you find fresh food along your journey? From hand-knitted wool sweaters to fr
Iceland on a Budget | 7 Affordable Days of Adventure
How can you spend a week in Iceland without breaking the bank? Is it possible to travel cheaply in Iceland while still partaking in the activities on offer? Find out ho
The Top 10 Souvenirs from Iceland
Bring home the top souvenirs from Iceland that capture its spirit, creativity, and natural wonder. With so many treasures available, it helps to know which ones truly s
Sightseeing in Reykjavik
Informiere dich über die besten Sehenswürdigkeiten in Reykjavík, der Hauptstadt von Island: Von der Hallgrímskirkja über Harpa bis hin zu Perlan und Víðey.
Top 13 Famous Icelandic People in History
Trace the most influential and famous Icelandic people in history and the roles they played in shaping the country over centuries. From early settlers and Viking explor
Der ultimative Guide für Gletschertouren in Island
Erfahre alles, was du über die Gletscher Islands und eine Gletscherwanderung im Land aus Feuer und Eis wissen musst. Lese mehr über die verschiedenen Gletscher
Unterkünfte in Island
Entdecke, wo du in Island übernachten kannst, um das Beste aus deiner Reise zu machen. In unserem vollständigen Reiseführer findest du Unterkunftsmöglichkeiten für Reyk
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When The Raven Flies | An Icelandic Classic Airing at Bio Paradise
With Avengers: Endgame, Detective Pikachu and ToyStory 4 making 2019 an explosive year for cinema, visiting a small, alternative theatre for an edgy foreign film or independent movie may not be the top of everyone’s agenda. With the current screening going on at Bío Paradís, however, anyone in Reykjavík would be quite amiss to overlook it. When the Raven Flies slipped past mainstream success after being snubbed from nomination for Best Foreign Film in the 1984 Oscars but developed a devoted following since. It has been voted the best Icelandic film of all time and is considered one of the
The Best Icelandic Literature for a Non-Icelander
Having lived in Iceland for nearly four years now, I feel like I have managed to read quite a lot of the literature that has so vividly coloured this nation’s history. Icelanders, unlike much of the rest of the world, remember their writers and poets far more than any kings or warriors, so indulging in the nation’s poems, novels and sagas is an essential part of soaking up their culture. Of course, I have barely scratched the surface of what is out there. Icelanders write more books per capita than any other nation, and approximately one in ten Icelanders have a book of some form published
Trekking in Iceland
Personally, I prefer sitting down to standing up, and lying down to sitting, so you can imagine where hiking rests on my list of favourite things to do. However, after four summers in Iceland, I had run out of excuses as to why I could not join some friends on a multi-day trekking tour through the Highlands. Don’t get me wrong; I adore the Icelandic Highlands; I’d been to Landmannalaugar on several occasions, although admittedly, I spent far longer in the hot springs than I had on the trails. I’d even taken a seven-hour-long trek along the Fimmvörðuháls Pass in my early years as a guide, i
The Drag Scene in Iceland
With around three-hundred thousand people and a national style that revolves around a coarsely knitted woollen sweater, you could be forgiven for thinking that drag culture in Iceland would not have a big presence. If you were to be talking about Iceland three years ago, you would be correct. Not any more. Since 2015, drag in Iceland has exploded, and today, it is one of the most recognised cultural scenes in the country; it can barely even be described as ‘up-and-coming’ any more, based on its quick and notable success. To help out a reader unfamiliar with drag culture, it is basical
The Cliffs at Krysuvikurbjarg
The great stretch of cliffs at Krýsuvíkurbjarg are amongst the best bird-watching sites in Iceland; in summer, 60,000 residents nest within the sheer face, including favourites such as puffins and peewits. As we travelled there on a snowy, February morning, however, we knew that our experience of this place was going to be rather untraditional. Before I go on, I must emphasise: this is not a standard sightseeing location in winter. Firstly, most of the birds that call the cliff home are migratory, so you cannot expect to see the abundance of life that makes Krýsuvíkurbjarg famous. Secondly
The Ruins of Selatangar
Looking across the rugged, desolate lava fields, to the angry, churning waters of the Atlantic Ocean, it is hard to believe that anyone could have lived at Selatangar. Yet from the middle ages to the late 19th Century, this stretch of beach was a popular hub during the region’s fishing season. Find Tours by Attraction here. As the nation started to industrialise, it was deserted, and the buildings that remained fell into disrepair; all that is left now are some crumbling ruins hidden amongst the rugged terrain, making it a haunting yet somehow bewitching location. I visited Selatangar
Brimketill on the Reykjanes Peninsula
There are hidden geological gems all around Iceland, places where volcanic activity and brutal exposure to the elements form the beautiful phenomena that make this country so unique. You can find hexagonal basalt columns; sea arches and pillars; towering lava formations; and on the south side of the Reykjanes Peninsula, Brimketill. Carved by the pounding of waves against soft lava rock, Brimketill is a large, natural pool that sits at the bottom of a cliff at the ocean’s edge. In summer, it is a place of beauty and serenity; in winter, it becomes a place of dramatic wonder. I visited in
The enchantment of Óbyggðasetrið, the Wilderness Center
I’ve been in Iceland for three years, and spent over two of them as a tour guide; still, however, I am yet to visit the magnificent Highlands. As a lover of nature, it is a little shameful to admit, but I have fallen into the trap of only exploring the country from the Ringroad, without actually getting into the middle of it. My main excuse is that the highlands can seem a little inaccessible for a homebody like me. The trips I have been invited on were all multi-day hikes and camping excursions, and I have just not felt adventurous enough to put myself that far from my creature comforts.
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