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  1. 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…

  2. pharmer2004 avatar

    Iceland Solo Sept 17-21, 2012

    by pharmer2004 13 May 2012

    Hi There! Solo traveler from Canada (early 30s). Going to Iceland Sept 17-21. Trip has already been booked and didn't realize so many…

  3. bruneski avatar

    RE: ICELAND 4-DAYS RENT A CAR OR NOT?

    by bruneski 04 May 2012

    Jaime, good morning! First, the coincidence: I'm also Brazilian (from Rio) and just a few years ago I did exactly what you intend to do…

  4. kchadley avatar

    RE: 2 day stopover in Reykjavik, tour, car rental?

    by kchadley 28 April 2012

    I'm inclined to agree with your assessment, artismyheroin. Providing you're not intimidated by the idea of driving in a foreign country,…

  5. mezzanine27 avatar

    Car rental vs. bus tours

    by mezzanine27 05 March 2012

    I'm planning a trip to Iceland with my sister at the beginning of April and I'm trying to figure out whether it makes more sense to rent…

  6. Carlyn81 avatar

    Photography Spots in/around the Golden Circle

    by Carlyn81 27 February 2012

    My partner and I will be spending 3.5 days in Iceland on our way back to Canada from a family wedding in the UK (August 2 to 6). Since…

  7. Kslover avatar

    Reykjavik car rental and day trips

    by Kslover 23 January 2012

    My husband and I are traveling to Reykjavik in mid-March for 6 days. We aren't very experienced travelers, we like it really laid back,…

  8. mikemarinoo avatar

    Iceland April 6-13 itinerary suggestions needed

    by mikemarinoo 21 January 2012

    (this post was posted inadvertently in the main scandanavia thread instead of the iceland one so, apologies) My wife and I (along with…

  9. mikemarinoo avatar

    Iceland Apr 6-13 - Suggestions for Itinerary

    by mikemarinoo 21 January 2012

    My wife and I will be travelling to Iceland Apr 6 - 13 this year and would love some suggestions for our itinerary. Here's what we have…

  10. SophieA avatar

    Suggested Itinerary in March

    by SophieA 08 January 2012

    Hi, I've booked to go to Iceland for 8 days from 17th-25th March, and plan to rent a car. I'm a photographer and am travelling alone (so…

  11. pensivesara avatar

    RE: Iceland for New years

    by pensivesara 06 December 2011

    Hey Manav Thanks for the heads-up about car prices. Where did you drive in the week that you were in Iceland? Did you drive to places…

  12. rogerskillin avatar

    Travel buddy Feb18th to 24th or anywhere inbetween

    by rogerskillin 10 November 2011

    I'm off to Iceland for my second time from Feb 18th to 24th 2012, I had arranged a group of 6 to go but the others have all dropped out…

  13. Borkur avatar

    RE: Iceland self drive northern lights hunting

    by Borkur 07 November 2011

    Must see is the Golden circle and south coast, even as far as the glacier lagoon. I recommend you do the Golden circle on the first full…

  14. ruslendingur avatar

    RE: Iceland in March with a 2 year old and a 3 year old

    by ruslendingur 05 November 2011

    *The choices seem to be down to Vik or up to Snæfellsnes. Which one might be better?* South coast of course. You'll see several other…

  15. kisaacs avatar

    Iceland in March with a 2 year old and a 3 year old

    by kisaacs 05 November 2011

    I'm looking for help with a few things for our trip to Iceland this March. It will be myself, my husband, my daughter (3 1/2) and my…

  16. Nyleve avatar

    Whirlwind 2-day Icelandic stopover report

    by Nyleve 04 November 2011

    Just wanted to report back on our crazy 2-day stopover in Iceland in mid-October. Had much useful advice from this forum so I'd like to…

  17. Bjoern avatar

    RE: Best Day Tour to do in Winter?

    by Bjoern 19 October 2011

    "Since so many tour companies are offering the Golden Circle, I'm just wary of falling into a tourist trap - of course, it may not be…

  18. OggyWoggy avatar

    Best Day Tour to do in Winter?

    by OggyWoggy 19 October 2011

    Hi all, I've been reading about the day tours offered by several tour companies, and the Golden Circle tour seems to be by far, the most…

  19. thedrugaddict avatar

    RE: Iceland October 9-12

    by thedrugaddict 05 October 2011

    Hi! I just arrived in Reykjavik, Iceland today. I'm also looking for a travel partner. I've signed up for the Golden Circle and Blue…

  20. gbiegler avatar

    Five Day Itinerary to Iceland in Mid-October

    by gbiegler 01 October 2011

    Hello everyone, I am going to Iceland in mid October for four nights/five days and have roughed out the following itinerary. Does this…

  21. johannemorel avatar

    Could I get comments, please??

    by johannemorel 26 September 2011

    We are planning a 22nights family trip to Iceland next June-July. The "children" are 16 and 18years old. We enjoy hiking, beautiful scenery,…

  22. Borkur avatar

    RE: Self drive Northern lights and car hire question

    by Borkur 25 September 2011

    Yes. they will try to sell you extra insurances, and I think you´d be wise to take them. The most common damages are undercarriege, winshi…

  23. iheartreykjavik avatar

    Re: Day trips from Reykjavik

    by iheartreykjavik 10 September 2011

    This page has a bunch of day tours from Reykjavík, can give you an idea as to what to do http://www.hostel.is/Tours/ The Blue Lagoon…

  24. sweetcheeks_1 avatar

    Advice for 2 nights on Reykjavik,,,

    by sweetcheeks_1 08 September 2011

    Hello - We are hoping to visit Reykjavik for two nights for our first wedding anniversary in November. The question is will 2 nights…

  25. Icelander avatar

    RE: Trip Report: Reykjavik and the Golden Circle

    by Icelander 14 July 2011

    Thanks for the feedback. Your blog entries will definitely help people find some things to see and do in Iceland.

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