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Michael Chapman

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Michael Chapman is a travel writer from England who now lives in Reykjavík, Iceland. He is the author of ‘Hidden Iceland’ (2020).

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What to Do With 9 Days in Iceland
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Michael Chapman

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

Luxury and Business Travel in Iceland | The VIP Experience
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Michael Chapman

Luxury and Business Travel in Iceland | The VIP Experience

What VIP experiences are available to the luxury and business class traveller in Iceland? What are some attractions that only the few get to see, and how can you ensure

Fitness in Iceland | Sports, Exercise & Wellbeing
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Michael Chapman

Fitness in Iceland | Sports, Exercise & Wellbeing

How, and where, do you keep fit during your time in Iceland? Where are the gyms and swimming pools in Reykjavík, or where’s best for a simple jog? What are the most pop

Geothermal Areas in Iceland
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Michael Chapman

Geothermal Areas in Iceland

It’s no secret that Iceland boasts a geothermal underbelly, but where in the country can you see geothermal activity above ground? Where are the most accessible geother

What to Do During a Stopover in Iceland
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Michael Chapman

What to Do During a Stopover in Iceland

What are the best options for your stopover in Iceland? What sites are within close proximity to the airport? Will you need a rental car, and how will time restraints s

How to Purchase Property in Iceland | A Homeowner's Guide
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Michael Chapman

How to Purchase Property in Iceland | A Homeowner's Guide

Thinking about buying property in Iceland? This guide covers everything from legal requirements to finding the perfect location. Keep reading to get started!Buying prop

Avoiding the Crowds in Iceland
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Michael Chapman

Avoiding the Crowds in Iceland

What are the most popular times of the year for travellers visiting Iceland? How can you secure the best chance of avoiding the crowds at this country’s most beloved na

The Forests of Iceland | Foresting a Treeless Land
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Michael Chapman

The Forests of Iceland | Foresting a Treeless Land

Iceland was once known for its dense forests, much of which are now open countryside. But the land still boasts lush greenery and reforestation efforts attract outdoors

The Most Infamous Eruptions in Icelandic History
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Michael Chapman

The Most Infamous Eruptions in Icelandic History

What were the most infamous volcanic eruptions ever recorded in the history of Iceland, and how did they come to influence the country’s geography and culture? When is

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Visiting Greenland From Iceland
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Michael Chapman

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 no

The Icelandic Phallological Museum
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Michael Chapman

The Icelandic Phallological Museum

"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

The Top Football Clubs in Iceland
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Michael Chapman

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 - 

An Evening at the Exeter Hotel in Reykjavik
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Michael Chapman

An Evening at the Exeter Hotel 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 downtown

2 Days of Adventure on Iceland’s South Coast
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Michael Chapman

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 i

Kontiki Kayaking | Open Sea Adventures Off Snæfellsnes
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Michael Chapman

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 distractedness

Blackbox | New Pizza Place in Reykjavik
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Michael Chapman

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

Protecting Iceland's Whales | How To Help
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Michael Chapman

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 s

Stupid Questions About Iceland | Best of the Best
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Michael Chapman

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 t

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