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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).
What are the most popular sightseeing spots for helicopter rides in Iceland? How long do helicopter flights last, and is it possible to make a landing during the tour?
Learn key facts and statistics about Iceland. Despite its small size, the country has many interesting characteristics. Learn about tourism in Iceland, the economy, the
Where are the most popular locations to partake in ATV and Buggy tours in Iceland? Do you need prior experience to ride, and how fast do the vehicles go? Are ATV and Bu
How many Arctic Foxes live in Iceland? How did they come to live on the island? What are their typical habitats, and how can you spot one for yourself? Where in Iceland
Discover the top adventures in Iceland and learn where to go for the country's most exciting outdoor experiences. From easygoing horseback rides to multi-day Highland t
What are the differences between the seasons in Iceland? Why don’t Icelanders recognize autumn or spring, and what is the best season to travel? What are the benefits o
Can you drink tap water in Iceland? What role does water play in Icelandic culture and society? What is the secret behind the international reputation of Icelandic wate
Start your journey toward a new career abroad by learning how to get a job in Iceland. This guide walks you through each step of the process: finding openings, preparin
What are the main differences between sustainable tourism and mass tourism in Iceland? What are the positive and negative effects of the tourism boom and what can Icela
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
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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