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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 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]
October 3rd 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
The ‘Þ’ character in Icelandic, used in places like Þingvellir and Þorlákshöfn, is pronounced like a ‘Th’ is in English, as in the word ‘Thing’. In fact, to avoid ... [full story]
The ‘Þ’ character in Icelandic, used in places like Þingvellir and Þorlákshöfn, is pronounced like a ‘Th’ is in English, as in the word ‘Thing’. In fact, to avoid ... [full story]
November 2nd 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
Shane and I arrived in Iceland after our short 5 hour overnight flight to Keflavik airport just outside of Reykjavik. Thanks to the time change, we arrived just at the crack of dawn- or what would ha ... [full story]
Shane and I arrived in Iceland after our short 5 hour overnight flight to Keflavik airport just outside of Reykjavik. Thanks to the time change, we arrived just at the crack of dawn- or what would ha ... [full story]
October 3rd 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
7:20 PM The Golden Circle tour left me cold and damp by the time Herman dropped us off, but I had already formed a solution to this, a solution that lay in City Hostel’s basement in the form ... 6 photos [full story]
7:20 PM The Golden Circle tour left me cold and damp by the time Herman dropped us off, but I had already formed a solution to this, a solution that lay in City Hostel’s basement in the form ... 6 photos [full story]
7 days ago: stephenturner published a blog
The Golden Circle (Part 3) - Gullfoss, Rain and Þingvellir
The Golden Circle (Part 3) - Gullfoss, Rain and Þingvellir
October 3rd 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
Gullfoss is where the Golden Circle gets its name from, literally meaning ‘Golden Falls’. It is also the furthest inland we can get along this road; Route 35 becomes Route F35 from here, ... 10 photos [full story]
Gullfoss is where the Golden Circle gets its name from, literally meaning ‘Golden Falls’. It is also the furthest inland we can get along this road; Route 35 becomes Route F35 from here, ... 10 photos [full story]
10 days ago: stephenturner published a blog
The Golden Circle (Part 2) - Geysir, Heavy Weather and Soup
The Golden Circle (Part 2) - Geysir, Heavy Weather and Soup
October 3rd 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
1:00 PM Geysir, as the name suggests, is the original geyser, where the name comes from (despite a slight change in the spelling in the English version), although there are several geysers within a ... 8 photos [full story]
1:00 PM Geysir, as the name suggests, is the original geyser, where the name comes from (despite a slight change in the spelling in the English version), although there are several geysers within a ... 8 photos [full story]
11 days ago: stephenturner published a blog
The Golden Circle (Part 1) - A Power Station, A Crater, Some Greenhouses and A Church
The Golden Circle (Part 1) - A Power Station, A Crater, Some Greenhouses and A Church
October 3rd 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
1:00 PM We were warned before we came that the weather in Iceland was changeable, and in our first three days we’ve seen pretty much every season. Today is by far the warmest it has been sin ... 8 photos [full story]
1:00 PM We were warned before we came that the weather in Iceland was changeable, and in our first three days we’ve seen pretty much every season. Today is by far the warmest it has been sin ... 8 photos [full story]
October 2nd 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
The City Hostel in Reykjavik is a really nice place. It is a pretty hefty walk into the city (although there is a bus stop right outside for those less inclined to walk than we are), but the place is ... 3 photos [full story]
The City Hostel in Reykjavik is a really nice place. It is a pretty hefty walk into the city (although there is a bus stop right outside for those less inclined to walk than we are), but the place is ... 3 photos [full story]
October 2nd 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
5:25 PM I found out while shaving yesterday morning that the Canadian bloke is called Joe. He was also a man without anything particular to do, so he joined us for the day while we perused the sig ... 13 photos [full story]
5:25 PM I found out while shaving yesterday morning that the Canadian bloke is called Joe. He was also a man without anything particular to do, so he joined us for the day while we perused the sig ... 13 photos [full story]
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