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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 is there to do in Iceland for early arrivals? What can you do at Keflavik International Airport, how do you get to Reykjavik, and what's the best place for breakfa
Start planning your Diamond Circle trip with this guide to the route, the driving conditions, and the main attractions in North Iceland. The Diamond Circle is one of th
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
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
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
Discover the best geothermal areas in Iceland with this complete regional guide. From steaming Mars-like landscapes near the airport to bubbling mud pools, erupting gey
Turn your flight connection into an adventure with a layover and stopover in Iceland. Instead of waiting at the airport, step outside to explore geothermal pools, black
Buying property in Iceland is a big step, but the process is simpler than it looks. This guide covers who can buy, the steps, current prices, the fees, and where to fin
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
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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