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Hardly a Whale of a Time!

Written by dangaroo on April 20, 2009

  • Elding is the no.1 whale sighting tour company in Reykjavik, running boats from their harbour every couple of hours, you will likely be handed a leaflet at some point or another during your stay in...
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Church on the Tjorn

General info about Iceland

Written by msusman on April 7, 2001

  • Everyone speaks English. I didn't want to be the type of tourist who assumes that everyone will speak English, so I tried to learn a few words, but I couldn't find any good pronunciation guides or phrasebooks....
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Walking around Reykjavik

Written by msusman on April 7, 2001

  • I slept longer than I meant to (after an overnight flight, landing at Keflavik airport at about 6:30 a.m.), so I didn't get to downtown Reykjavík until 3:00 p.m. On the walk from my hotel...
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Downtown Reykjavik

Iceland: different and delightful -- it's a natural wonder

Written by Jim Rosenberg on September 29, 2000

  • It started out innocently. After sweltering through an incredibly warm vacation on the west coast of France in August, I had specific instructions for planning spring break: someplace where it wouldn't be hot....
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Exploring Reykjavik

Written by Tonynyc on June 28, 2000

  • Several times, I've visited Iceland on the way from New York to Europe, staying for 2 or 3 nights in Reykjavik. For a first-time visit, that's usually enough to get an idea of what Iceland...
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Iceland is Green, Sometimes

Written by DIMARLO on December 4, 2007

  • Reykjavik was a bit more chilly than it was when we left the States, but it was not unbearable. Even though it rained the first day, we managed to take in some sightseeing....
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Our Day in a Nutshell

Written by Llywellyn on July 11, 2006

  • The first thing I thought when we got off the plane was how modern and empty the airport felt. The floors were all honey-colored hardwood and the stairs were lined with metal banisters and glass...
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Iceland

Written by Margo O. on April 27, 2005

  • In January, I traveled to Iceland and spent 6 days in Reykjavik. When I told people where I’d decided to take my vacation, they all asked, "Why Iceland?" understandable since it was freezing outside. Iceland...
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Weird Weather

Written by MikeInTown on September 10, 2004

  • Before going on this trip, I had done a fair amount of reading on Iceland. Most of the literature I read said that Iceland has relatively mild weather for being so close to the Arctic...
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The Idiot's Guide to Being a Spendthrift Vegetarian in Iceland

Written by jnce on May 8, 2004

  • Iceland's largest export happens to be fish, so being a vegetarian in Reykjavik can be difficult, but not impossible. The Icelandic dairy industry is subject to strict production control and all products must meet extensive...
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