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Photographing Iceland – James Rushforth
An incredible two-volume guidebook for the avid traveller and photographer. “Photographing Iceland” consists of two volumes. The first starts with general information about Iceland like the weather, safety, equipment, possible itineraries and tips on photography. It covers all areas around Icelands ring road. Most places described are rather well known…
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Puffins
Over 60% of the world’s puffin population breed in Iceland. Read all about the cute birds and where to find them here. In short Puffins can be found in Iceland from mid-April to mid-August, best in the morning or early evening. Their breeding grounds are at the geographical extremes of…
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Lagoons & Spas
What could be nicer than relaxing in the warm water and letting your soul dangle? An overview of the island’s lagoons and spas. Blue Lagoon / Bláa Lónið Location: between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavík Price: varies depending on the time of day, from 10,990 ISK / approx. 78 $, free…
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The Northern Lights
Northern lights, also called polar lights or aurora borealis, are a natural phenomenon that fascinates mankind for thousands of years. How are the Northern Lights formed and how do we see them? The sun regularly emits electrically charged gas, so-called plasma. The solar winds send the plasma towards Earth, where…
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20 frequently asked questions
Your first Iceland trip is coming up? Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions. When is the best time for travelling to Iceland? Each season has its pros and cons. In summer (June – August) the days are long, there is plenty of time for activities, bird…