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Spotlight on: Travel to Iceland

Spotlight On: Travel to Iceland Official Name:  Republic of Iceland Location:  Northern Europe. Iceland is an island situated at 65 degrees north, between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of the United Kingdom. Noteworthy Facts:  Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice; a country of sharp contrasts where dark …

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Ask GoMad Nomad: Travel to Iceland in One Week

Dear GoMad Nomad, Hi, I loved your photos.  I am going to Iceland myself this August for one week and would love any advice a seasoned traveler such as yourself would offer.  Since my time is quite limited what would you consider must-see attractions near the capital?  I thank you for your attention to this …

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Photo of the Week: Northern Lights in Iceland

  The Northern Lights are reason enough to travel to Iceland. The catch? You’ll have to go in the winter. The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are a natural phenomenon that is visible in the northern latitudes only during the winter. The green, white, blue, and sometimes other colors can be seen due to solar …

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Photo of the Week: Iceland Waterfall Skógafoss.

Skógafoss: a Classic Iceland Waterfall   What I love most about Iceland is the splendor of the landscape. You’ll just be driving along the Ring Road and you’ll see an amazing waterfall and pull over. This one, in the southern part of the country, a couple hours drive from Reykjavik, is called Skógafoss. Actually if …

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Photo of the Week: Milky Blue Iceland

One of the thrills of Iceland is the fact that you can just be driving along a road somewhere, pull over, and see something incredible. It might be a gushing waterfall, lava-covered terrain, or a field of Icelandic horses. One hardly gets anywhere if such opportunities are consistently preferred. On the way to this milky-blue …

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How to Save Money in Iceland

How to Save Money in Iceland Although it’s become cheaper for foreign travelers since the banking crisis of 2008, Iceland can still be quite an expensive place to travel. Transportation (buses, car-rental, gasoline), restaurants, accommodation, souvenirs, and tours will put the biggest dent in the traveler’s budget. The only bargains are the local food products …

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