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  1. yam2546 avatar

    Visiting Iceland (Reykjavik area) June 2-15 - 24/M

    by yam2546 30 May 2012

    Hey all, I'm a 24 year old solo traveller from Alaska - I am interested in anything outdoors and am kind of a fitness freak. Would love…

  2. yam2546 avatar

    RE: Will be in Iceland from June 13th - July 25th (Traveling solo)

    by yam2546 30 May 2012

    I arrive in Reykjavik on Saturday June 2nd - Solo traveler from Alaska. 24/M - I am down to try anything outdoors - avid hiker but I…

  3. bigwheat avatar

    RE: Off-trail, 7 days suggestions

    by bigwheat 29 May 2012

    Just to add, in case anyone else happens upon this thread, after a good bit of research I'm going to head North from Reykjavik to the…

  4. SpinBoldak avatar

    Travelling Iceland (June)

    by SpinBoldak 27 May 2012

    Hi there, I'm heading to Iceland next Friday and I'm staying for 2 weeks (2-17 June). I've only booked the first three nights in Rey…

  5. JonnyGeetar_20 avatar

    Clothing for Silfra + Myrdaljokull? (Travelling solo in Iceland Jun.5-13)

    by JonnyGeetar_20 27 May 2012

    I will arrive in Reykjavik on Tuesday June 5th and the first couple days I have booked for snorkeling at Silfra and hiking around the…

  6. travphoto avatar

    Hiking to to see crashed Douglas C-117 iceland

    by travphoto 25 May 2012

    I am looking for others to join me in a hike out to see the crashed Douglas C-117 plane in Iceland. Planning on going June 15th or 16th…

  7. Ria avatar

    RE: Aspirational travel

    by Ria 25 May 2012

    There's nothing vanilla about Iceland, well I actually love vanilla but the saying usually mean boring. I spent 3 days in Iceland (free…

  8. zzzeddd avatar

    Routes off the beaten track

    by zzzeddd 24 May 2012

    Hi! I'll be visiting Iceland for a good two weeks this summer in July. After a long, long search I finally found an affordable rental…

  9. brodie_bruce avatar

    RE: Aspirational travel

    by brodie_bruce 24 May 2012

    I liked Iceland - I think it was March when we were there and it was bloody cold and dark at times. Reykjavik was alright but it is tiny…

  10. battybilly avatar

    RE: Aspirational travel

    by battybilly 24 May 2012

    Ah - but I wasn't just walking in Reykjavik. I had a month in Iceland. Reykjavik can be walked round, through, up, down, back - and forward…

  11. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Aspirational travel

    by VinnyD 24 May 2012

    Yes, it stayed light very late. And Reykjavik is small. That may or may not make for endless enjoyment for everyone. I probably did…

  12. battybilly avatar

    RE: Aspirational travel

    by battybilly 24 May 2012

    Yeah - the bus ride between Keflavik Airport and Reykjavik isn't the most spectacular. Then again, I walked more miles in Iceland on a…

  13. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Aspirational travel

    by VinnyD 24 May 2012

    I spent 24 hours in Reykjavik four years ago and wasn't overly impressed.. But that was before the crash and everything was incredibly…

  14. battybilly avatar

    RE: Aspirational travel

    by battybilly 24 May 2012

    I really like Iceland. Reykjavik is one of the world's smallest capitals. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from one side to the other.…

  15. Karl_Kristian avatar

    RE: local bus: keflavik city - reykjavik - keflavik city ?

    by Karl_Kristian 24 May 2012

    Hey We are arriving a sunday in july at KEF at 5pm and where thinking of staying in Keflavik due to early departure the following monday.…

  16. manaljos avatar

    Re: iceland in september: accomodation and roads

    by manaljos 24 May 2012

    I would book the first and last nights in advance to be on the safe side that you have accommodation not far from the airport. I agree…

  17. harrynowell avatar

    Re: Where to go in august (photography)???

    by harrynowell 23 May 2012

    Where to go on a budget? ICELAND. But not Reykjavik. Get out fast or your money will get sucked from your pockets. The further you go…

  18. genieb612 avatar

    Money and other questions

    by genieb612 23 May 2012

    I will be visiting Iceland in a few weeks and have several questions: 1) Does anyone know where to get the best exchange rate for America…

  19. manaljos avatar

    Re: local bus: keflavik city - reykjavik - keflavik city ?

    by manaljos 22 May 2012

    There are indeed public busses connecting the small villages in Reykjanes peninsula, and probably to Reykjavík (after all, they all need…

  20. sf_avidtraveler avatar

    Snaefellsnes in Two Days

    by sf_avidtraveler 22 May 2012

    I'm planning to spend two days traveling from Reyjavik to Snaesfellnes and back, and have a few questions for those who know the area…

  21. dfeldman avatar

    One week: Northeast Iceland vs. South vs. Westfjords?

    by dfeldman 22 May 2012

    I'll be spending a week in Iceland a few weeks from now, and of course don't have time to see everything. I plan to spend 3 days in Reykjavi…

  22. iviehoff avatar

    Re: local bus: keflavik city - reykjavik - keflavik city ?

    by iviehoff 22 May 2012

    There is a local bus from Keflavik town to Reykjavik, timetable here, bit thin at the weekend. http://nat.is/travelguideeng/bus_stop_keflavi…

  23. cebullo26 avatar

    house

    by cebullo26 22 May 2012

    Apartment for rent in Hafnarfjordur available all year. Brief description Beautiful, cozy one bedroom apartment with beautiful views…

  24. kchadley avatar

    RE: Traveling buddy wanted! Aug 27-sept 17th (or earlier)

    by kchadley 21 May 2012

    To answer your first question, there is a daily bus that runs from Reykjavik to Hofn in the summer months (until 15 September): http://ww…

  25. pandinorombante avatar

    RE: Travel buddies and tips (29th June-5th May)

    by pandinorombante 18 May 2012

    Thanks guys for all your tips, they are really appreciated.. according to your inputs, I changed my itinerary and I will visit Pingvellir…

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