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Settled by Norwegian and Celtic immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland was subsequently ruled by Norway, then Denmark, achieving full independence in 1944.
Iceland experiences a rather mild climate for a country on such a northern latitude, yet weather patterns are known to be volatile, conditions changing frequently. During the summer months, Iceland never reaches full darkness, and in northern areas a Midnight Sun can be seen. Iceland's stunning landscape provides areas of geothermal activity, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers. It's cities although small, provide both a taste of traditional culture and the chance to experience the Icelandic way of life.
Highlights
• Gullfoss (The Golden Falls)
• The Jökulsár Lagoon
• Dettifoss
• Vestmannaeyjar
• The Culture House museum - holding a large collection of medieval manuscripts.
• The Blue Lagoon
• Reykjavík
Tips and Hints
Best to travel in the summer months - winter offers near permanent darkness and freezing weather conditions.
Iceland experiences a rather mild climate for a country on such a northern latitude, yet weather patterns are known to be volatile, conditions changing frequently. During the summer months, Iceland never reaches full darkness, and in northern areas a Midnight Sun can be seen. Iceland's stunning landscape provides areas of geothermal activity, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers. It's cities although small, provide both a taste of traditional culture and the chance to experience the Icelandic way of life.
Highlights
• Gullfoss (The Golden Falls)
• The Jökulsár Lagoon
• Dettifoss
• Vestmannaeyjar
• The Culture House museum - holding a large collection of medieval manuscripts.
• The Blue Lagoon
• Reykjavík
Tips and Hints
Best to travel in the summer months - winter offers near permanent darkness and freezing weather conditions.
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October 9th 2009 Europe » Iceland » South
Day 10: 9th October 2009 1:30 PM After a week of fairly good, if cold weather, with only the odd exception, Iceland has today given us a taste of the unpredictable extremes that we had read about. ... 6 photos [full story]
Day 10: 9th October 2009 1:30 PM After a week of fairly good, if cold weather, with only the odd exception, Iceland has today given us a taste of the unpredictable extremes that we had read about. ... 6 photos [full story]
1 day ago: stephenturner published a blog
Day 9: Getting Ever Closer to the Ice Cap and Discovering the Power of the Jökulhlaup
Day 9: Getting Ever Closer to the Ice Cap and Discovering the Power of the Jökulhlaup
October 8th 2009 Europe » Iceland » South
10:15 PM There was no big rush for the shower this morning like there was in Vik. There are five people staying in Hvoll, including us, meaning we are actually outnumbered by bathrooms. This mean ... 10 photos [full story]
10:15 PM There was no big rush for the shower this morning like there was in Vik. There are five people staying in Hvoll, including us, meaning we are actually outnumbered by bathrooms. This mean ... 10 photos [full story]
2 days ago: stephenturner published a blog
Day 8: Meeting People Who Aren't Strangers, Looking Round Vik Again and Heading off into the Wilderness
Day 8: Meeting People Who Aren't Strangers, Looking Round Vik Again and Heading off into the Wilderness
October 7th 2009 Europe » Iceland » South
10:00 PM A strange thing happened last night. We were just cooking our tea, having finally got into the kitchen around 9.30, when a bearded bloke came up to me and said “Excuse me, are yo ... 14 photos [full story]
10:00 PM A strange thing happened last night. We were just cooking our tea, having finally got into the kitchen around 9.30, when a bearded bloke came up to me and said “Excuse me, are yo ... 14 photos [full story]
3 days ago: stephenturner published a blog
Day 7: A Tiny Town Surrounded By Mountains and Black Sand
Day 7: A Tiny Town Surrounded By Mountains and Black Sand
October 6th 2009 Europe » Iceland » South » Vík
8:20 PM By the time the car had crossed the south coast’s flat plains, gradually moved in an upward direction and then back down a steep slope into Vik, it was starting to get dark. We quic ... 7 photos [full story]
8:20 PM By the time the car had crossed the south coast’s flat plains, gradually moved in an upward direction and then back down a steep slope into Vik, it was starting to get dark. We quic ... 7 photos [full story]
October 6th 2009 Europe » Iceland » South » Vík
8:20 PM Whenever we have been off on trips to foreign parts in the past, we have always made the best use of the public transport available, mainly, across Europe, the formerly bargainous Inter Rai ... 9 photos [full story]
8:20 PM Whenever we have been off on trips to foreign parts in the past, we have always made the best use of the public transport available, mainly, across Europe, the formerly bargainous Inter Rai ... 9 photos [full story]
October 5th 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
Day 6: 5th October 2009 11:15 PM The ferry trip back to Þorlákshöfn was calm and we cruised into the dock bang on time, which is more than can be said of the bus back to Reykjavik, which appeared ... 5 photos [full story]
Day 6: 5th October 2009 11:15 PM The ferry trip back to Þorlákshöfn was calm and we cruised into the dock bang on time, which is more than can be said of the bus back to Reykjavik, which appeared ... 5 photos [full story]
October 5th 2009 Europe » Iceland » South » Vestmannaeyjar
9:30 AM The trip back down from the volcano was a particularly quick one, which was partly because it was steep and running seemed the only course of action, but mainly because Molly had told us th ... 7 photos [full story]
9:30 AM The trip back down from the volcano was a particularly quick one, which was partly because it was steep and running seemed the only course of action, but mainly because Molly had told us th ... 7 photos [full story]
12 days ago: stephenturner published a blog
Day 5 - Watching a Documentary at the Cinema, Climbing a Volcano and Cooking Buns on the Top
Day 5 - Watching a Documentary at the Cinema, Climbing a Volcano and Cooking Buns on the Top
October 4th 2009 Europe » Iceland » South » Vestmannaeyjar
7:05 PM Last night ended up with a relatively early finish, although by the time we had settled back at the hostel and made ourselves a glass of hot chocolate (bought from the supermarket with the ... 7 photos [full story]
7:05 PM Last night ended up with a relatively early finish, although by the time we had settled back at the hostel and made ourselves a glass of hot chocolate (bought from the supermarket with the ... 7 photos [full story]
October 4th 2009 Europe » Iceland » South » Vestmannaeyjar
10:15 AM Heimaey was almost abandoned in 1973 after an unexpected eruption formed a brand new volcano, destroyed half the town and almost sealed up the harbour. It was one of the reasons that I wa ... 8 photos [full story]
10:15 AM Heimaey was almost abandoned in 1973 after an unexpected eruption formed a brand new volcano, destroyed half the town and almost sealed up the harbour. It was one of the reasons that I wa ... 8 photos [full story]
October 4th 2009 Europe » Iceland » South » Vestmannaeyjar
10:15 AM The half price bus journey to Þorlákshöfn took us down Iceland’s main Route 1 for the first part, the same way we had gone the previous day on the first leg of the Golden Circle. Th ... 7 photos [full story]
10:15 AM The half price bus journey to Þorlákshöfn took us down Iceland’s main Route 1 for the first part, the same way we had gone the previous day on the first leg of the Golden Circle. Th ... 7 photos [full story]
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