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Iceland’s Blue Lagoon – Geothermal sludge heaven

“the most fun thing you can have swathed in silica slime” If you come from Mars or live under a rock you might not have heard of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. A huge bathtub located about forty five minutes from Reykjavik; it is Iceland’s most popular attraction and is the most fun thing you [...]

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Mad Dogs and Englishmen – A trekking saga in Iceland

“Mount Esja ……….. You are going to walk it?” asked the bus driver in Iceland, after enquiring if he could inform me when the bus reached the base of the mountain. When I affirmed my intention to do just this, he replied “You’re mad!” The day had started out defining dreary, grey and drab with [...]

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Having a Whale of a time in Husavik, Iceland

Whale watching is either on almost everybody’s bucket list or they have already had the pleasure. The chance to see the largest animal that has ever lived should not be passed up, blue whales are seen off Iceland every year. This would become a lifetime ‘highlight’ whatever swam across the boat bows. Husavik is located [...]

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Iceland – The Golden Circle; Tour of Tours

Excursion diversion One of Iceland’s most popular attractions is actually three; ‘The Golden Circle’ tour takes in several of the islands most scenic and well known landmarks. Excursions are popular and several companies are available that provide this tour. Most people that only do one tour usually end up opting for this one. An early [...]

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Iceland, Reykjavik – City of Vikings

Iceland, the Land of Ice and Fire is a dream destination for me, active volcanoes, Reykjavik, Vikings, glaciers and the visible mid-Atlantic rift it cannot fail to excite! It may come as a surprise to some to learn that most of the country is actually located outside of the Arctic Circle with only the far [...]

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