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ogiovetti
Adventurer
Nov 7, 2008
National Museum of Iceland 5 stars
Travel Tip: National Museum of Iceland

Because it's winter and because Iceland is now seeing roughly four hours of sun daily, we know you want to go to Reykjavik right now. Actually, it's a surprisingly beautiful city nestled within a... [more]
melissa
Discoverer
Jan 18, 2008
More than adequate 4 stars
Hotel Review: Fosshotel Baron
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great place to stay if what you're looking for is basic, clean accommodation without any extras or frills. The location is perfect, walking distance from the downtown area, and there is... [more]

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melissa
Discoverer
Jan 18, 2008
Reykjavik Bagel Company 4 stars
Restaurant Review: Reykjavik Bagel Company
Part of Topic Out-of-body dining experiences

This is a good place for snacks and such, and perfect for relaxing with a cup of tea. Everything is fresh, and you can smell the bakery goods before you even walk in the place. The staff are... [more]

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melissa
Discoverer
Jan 18, 2008
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur 4 stars
Restaurant Review: Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Part of Topic Out-of-body dining experiences

What a charming place to get a hot dog! Don't expect to get one right away, though, as we stood in line for nearly half an hour to get one of Reykjavik's national treasures. It was worth it,... [more]

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wil6ka
Adventurer
Jan 18, 2008
Snæfellsjokul 5 stars
Travel Tip: South Iceland (Suðurland)

Iceland is great, Iceland is crazy and Iceland is cold. Sometimes you start mixing all these characteristics. Like me. I went there in Oktober and all I brought with me was a lousy pair of chucks.... [more]

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wil6ka
Adventurer
Jan 18, 2008
Fáskrúðarbakkakirkja 5 stars
Travel Tip: Eastern Iceland (Austurland)

The National Church of Iceland or as we Icelandic tourist say” Þjóðkirkjan, is truly Lutheran. As so there is not much of the glamour and the whole „passion of the Christ“ hollywoodesque... [more]

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melissa
Discoverer
Jan 7, 2008
Iceland Express airlines 5 stars
Travel Tip: Iceland

If you want to take a trip to Iceland, skip the major airlines - the cheapest way to do it is with Iceland Express, Iceland's low-cost airline. They used to only fly to Reykjavik from London, but these days you can get a flight from several major cities in Western Europe. So if you're in Europe... [more]

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melissa
Discoverer
Jan 1, 2008
Don't drive, fly 5 stars
Travel Tip: Iceland

In Iceland, there are plenty of ways to get around the island, including buses or rental cars, but really if you're planning on visiting every corner of the country, your best bet is to book domestic flights. Rejkyavik has two airports, the Keflavik international (which is the one you will... [more]

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melissa
Discoverer
Dec 27, 2007
The Blue Lagoon 4 stars
Travel Tip: Reykjavik (Reykjavík)

This was not at all what I expected. I'm used to the spas in Europe and the United States, where everything is guided and you have someone to do everything for you and it costs half your monthly... [more]

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melissa
Discoverer
Dec 12, 2007
The smallest big city ever 5 stars
Travel Tip: Reykjavik (Reykjavík)

Reykjavik was the first place I ever visited in Iceland, and it opened my eyes to the wonder of this tiny nation. It's the country's largest city as well as the capital, but in a land where the... [more]

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melissa
Discoverer
Dec 11, 2007
A quiet, picturesque town 5 stars
Travel Tip: Akureyri
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I visited a friend in Akureyri, and my four-day visit there was life changing. Akureyri may be the prettiest town I've ever visited, and it was certainly one of the friendliest. It's a small... [more]

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cosmoclaudio
Discoverer
Nov 30, 2007
Reykjavík 5 stars
Travel Tip: Reykjavik (Reykjavík)

Reykjavík is often dubbed "the nightlife capital of the north". It is famous for its nightlife during the weekends. Icelanders tend to go out late so bars that look rather quiet can fill up... [more]
penmaiden
Explorer
Sep 24, 2007
Vi∂ Tjörnina Restaurant 4 stars
Restaurant Review: Vi∂ Tjörnina Restaurant
Part of Topic Restaurants

This restaurant in downtown Reykjavik is quirkily charming, with its 1930s Iceland decoration and cosy little rooms. On the night we went it was crowded, but there was no sense of intrusion, and... [more]

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penmaiden
Explorer
Sep 24, 2007
The Interior 4 stars
Travel Tip: Iceland

There is nothing quite so thrilling in the world as a dangerous road, and Iceland's interior boasts several. In fact, if you hire a car, most companies will stipulate you're not allowed to take them into the Interior. Luckily, we had a 4x4, and pooh-poohed danger in favour of an intrepid voyage... [more]

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penmaiden
Explorer
Sep 12, 2007
Hverarönd 3 stars
Travel Tip: North-Eastern Iceland (Norðurland Eystra)

Hverarönd is an easy stop for those visiting the Krafla area, and it's fascinating to watch the field of solfataras as they gurgle and spit, heated by magma below. It's also quite a thrill to hear... [more]

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