Download or read book Letters from Iceland written by W. H. Auden and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Auden and MacNeice travelled in Iceland together in 1936, the verse, prose, letters and notes they recorded would appear the following year as 'Letters from Iceland'.
Download or read book Rick Steves Iceland written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From vast glaciers to steaming volcanic lakes, experience the land of the midnight sun with Rick Steves. Inside Rick Steves Iceland you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Iceland Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the stunning northern lights to hidden hikes and cozy bookstores How to connect with culture: Soak in hidden hot springs, sample smoked fish, and chat with locals in welcoming rural towns Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax Self-guided walking tours of lively Reykjavík and incredible museums as well as mile-by-mile scenic driving tours Detailed maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a historical overview, and helpful Icelandic phrases Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Reykjavík, the Ring Road, the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, the South Coast, the Westman Islands, West Iceland, the Eastfjords, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Iceland. Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Scandinavia or Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.
Download or read book Questions of Travel written by Lavinia Greenlaw and published by New York Review of Books. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poet and novelist Lavinia Greenlaw's poetic reflections on William Morris's Icelandic Journal, one of the overlooked masterpieces of travel literature The great Victorian designer and decorative artist William Morris was fascinated by Iceland and wrote a book documenting his travels there. He gets caught up with questions of travel, noting his reaction to the idea of leaving or arriving, to hurry and delay, what it means to dread a place you’ve never been to or to encounter the actuality of a long-held vision. He is sensitive to the emotional landscape of his band of travelers and, above all, continuously analyzing and fixing this “most romantic of all deserts.” Lavinia Greenlaw follows in his footsteps, and interposes his prose with her own “questions of travel.” The result is a new and composite work that brilliantly explores our conflicted reasons for not staying at home.
Download or read book A Journey Across Iceland written by Rev Jon Sveinsson S J and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-22 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When Jon Sveinsson wrote this travelogue in 1894, there is no way he could have known of the fame he would one day acquire as a writer. In fact, it was not until some twenty years later that his children's book "Lost in the Arctic" ... was first published ... and the fame of 'Nonni' ([his] boyhood Icelandic nickname) spread ... his books were eventually translated into some 40 languages ... Jon Sveinsson is the only Jesuit priest ever born in Iceland. He left his homeland as a boy ... to follow [the] call ... Still longing to follow his dream to become a missionary, he ... volunteered to travel to Iceland in order to care for the souls of his fellow countrymen"--Publisher's foreword.
Download or read book Last Places written by Lawrence Millman and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic of northern exploration and adventure, LAST PLACES is Lawrence Millman's marvelously told account of his journey along the ancient Viking sea routes that extend from Norway to Newfoundland. Traveling through landscapes of transcendent desolation, Millman wandered by way of the Shetland Islands, the Faeroes, Iceland, Greenland, and Labrador. His way was marked by surprising human encounters--with a convicted murderer in Reykjavik, an Inuit hermit in Greenland, an Icelandic guide who leads him to a place called Hell, and a Newfoundlander who warns him about the local variant of the Abominable Snowman. By turns earthy and lyrical, LAST PLACES is an ebullient celebration of the exotic North.
Download or read book The Little Book of Tourists in Iceland written by Alda Sigmundsdóttir and published by Little Books Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iceland is in the midst of an unprecedented tourist boom that has brought wealth to the country, but also myriad issues and challenges. Through a series of short essays, this book provides a unique insight into the social and environmental impact that tourism is having on Iceland, and with wit and intelligence offers invaluable tips for touring safely, responsibly, and in harmony with the locals. A fascinating resource for anyone interested in contemporary Iceland, and an essential companion for all visitors to the country. Among the topics addressed in this book: • Why now?—Reasons for the tourism boom in Iceland • The impact of tourism on Iceland’s housing market, health care system, law enforcement, search and rescue operations, and more • Touring Iceland, staying safe—the things to keep in mind while traveling in Iceland’s treacherous terrain • Out driving. The most dangerous parts of Iceland? Its roads! Read our tips for staying safe • What they think of us—he things our visitors complain about • What we think of them: tourist behaviors that really, seriously irk the Icelanders • Crazy stories of tourists in Iceland (hahaha oh lord!) • The environmental footprint: depletion of natural resources, pollution, and the physical impact of tourism • Taxing tourists? The endless debate and what it entails • Can't we just all get along? Tips for touring in harmony with the locals • The truth about those Iceland myths: jailed bankers, believing in elves, the incest app, sleeping around ... don’t believe everything you hear! • The hilarious questions we get (“What time do the northern lights come on?”) ... and so much more! Excerpt "Yes, Iceland’s landscape is treacherous, and there are dangers in both expected and unexpected places. Yet the most dangerous aspect of touring Iceland is not those hot springs, glaciers, or rogue waves, but something far more commonplace: driving. Iceland has a very low population density—only about three people per square kilometer, or eight per square mile. Building and maintaining an efficient road system obviously costs a few crowns, and hitherto the Icelanders have been, if not entirely satisfied, then at least reasonably content with their single-lane highways, gravel roads, and the mountainous F-roads that are generally only open in summer. So here we are, merrily driving on our sub-standard roads and suddenly there is a tourist boom, resulting in far more cars on the road than ever before, including whole convoys of tour buses. This means increased wear and tear on roads that were already unsuitable for so much traffic and that require more frequent maintenance if they are to be kept safe. Also, many Icelandic roads are not built for the volume of traffic that they are now experiencing. For instance, shoulders have been known to collapse when a tour bus has moved too far over to one side of a narrow road, in order to make way for an oncoming vehicle. Thankfully there have been no serious injuries to people under such circumstances, but there have been enough scares to make people stand up and pay attention. A related problem that has been growing ever more serious is the limited experience of many folks when it comes to the driving conditions endemic to Iceland. I am speaking of driving in strong winds, winter driving, two-lane highways, gravel roads, and so on. [...] So the road system definitely needs a major overhaul. However, that is not an undertaking that can be completed overnight, and besides, it is entirely open to debate whether we want all those roads improved. More on that later. For now, at least, we must accept the sort of road system we have, and try our best to make our visitors aware of the main dangers and risks of motoring in Iceland, so that we can all stay safe."
Download or read book Iceland Travel Activity Book and Journal written by Lauren Kotwal and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you planning a family trip and want to help your kids learn about where you are going AND help them stay engaged while you are there? Or do your kids want to learn about this amazing country from the comfort of your home? This Iceland kids book has got you covered! This book includes information the history, culture, mythology, natural environment, and places to visit around Iceland. Not only are there fun facts and information, but also activities for kids to do on almost every page. Need something to occupy them while out to eat? Pull this out, read about what you'll seeing next, and then hand it over and watch them play and color. There are also journal pages where they can draw and/or write about the things they are doing, seeing, and eating along the way creating a keepsake that they can look back on for years. This book is great for ages 4-8, but is also good for kids that are younger or older! This 8.5x11 book is paperback, making it lightweight and easy to pack with you on your adventures. Follow Family A Go Go (family_a_go_go) on Instagram to see what we are working on and where we are traveling!
Download or read book The Far Farers written by Victoria Clark and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Why Angels Fall follows the odyssey of Thorvald, an eleventh-century Viking Christian, who left his Icelandic homeland to make an epic journey to Jerusalem, offering an intriguing study of western Christendom at a time of dramatic changes in Western Europe and the Holy Land.
Download or read book Burial Rites written by Hannah Kent and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set against Iceland's stark landscape, Hannah Kent brings to vivid life the story of Agnes, who, charged with the brutal murder of her former master, is sent to an isolated farm to await execution. Set against Iceland's stark landscape, Hannah Kent brings to vivid life the story of Agnes, who, charged with the brutal murder of her former master, is sent to an isolated farm to await execution. Horrified at the prospect of housing a convicted murderer, the family at first avoids Agnes. Only Tv=ti, a priest Agnes has mysteriously chosen to be her spiritual guardian, seeks to understand her. But as Agnes's death looms, the farmer's wife and their daughters learn there is another side to the sensational story they've heard. Riveting and rich with lyricism, Burial Rites evokes a dramatic existence in a distant time and place, and asks the question, how can one woman hope to endure when her life depends upon the stories told by others?
Download or read book Bruised Passports written by Savi Munjal and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2022-02-20 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As young kids, SAVI and VID, as they are popularly known to their followers, dreamt of travelling the world together. In 2013, they turned this dream into reality with the launch of their travel blog, BRUISED PASSPORTS. And now, countless flights, dreamy destinations and beautiful pictures later, the OG couple of travel has decided to reveal the secret of their carefree and footloose life. But this isn't just a book filled with dreamy stories of travel, people and culture; in these pages, Savi and Vid share their insights on how you, too, can live a life full of memories, adventure and the excitement of discovering a new place. With tips, plans and advice inspired by the hurdles and successes they have faced, Savi and Vid tell you how to be successful digital nomads in a post-pandemic world. From financial planning to, risk analysis, to taking that leap of faith, to how to create a brand of your own, BRUISED PASSPORTS promises to be a treasure trove for anyone who wants to take the plunge and set off on a journey to live life on their own terms.
Download or read book Travels in Iceland written by Ólafsson 1726-1768 Eggert and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover the history, culture, and stunning natural beauty of Iceland with this fascinating account of two Icelandic explorers. Bjarni Pásson and Ólafsson Eggert's vivid descriptions of their travels provide a rare glimpse into a world few outsiders had seen before. This book is a true treasure for anyone with an interest in Iceland. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Journey to Iceland written by Ida Laura Pfeiffer and published by Teeling Press. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Travels in Iceland New edition revised by the author written by Sir George Steuart MACKENZIE and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Summer Traveling in Iceland written by John M. Coles and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Summer Traveling in Iceland Being the Narrative of Two Journeys Across the Island by Unfrequented Routes written by E. Delmar Morgan and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-07 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Download or read book Insight Guides Iceland Travel Guide eBook written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All you need to inspire every step of your journey. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when youarrive, this Insight Guides book is allyou need to plan your trip and experience the best of Iceland, with in-depthinsider information on must-see, top attractions like Reykjavik, and hiddencultural gems like Heimaey. · Insight Guide Iceland is ideal fortravellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Geysir andGullfoss, to discovering the Blue Lagoon · In-depth onhistory and culture: enjoy special features on the politics of fishing and Icelandichorses, all written by local experts · Includesinnovative, unique extras to keep youup-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and anapp that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularlyupdated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings · Invaluablemaps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, andencourage venturing off the beaten track · Inspirationalcolour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colourguide books · Inventive design makesfor an engaging, easy reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer offull-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishinghigh-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. Weproduce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs.Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus onhistory and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool toinspire your next adventure.
Download or read book 100 Tips for Visiting Iceland written by Eric Newman and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-20 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In February of 2022, we are released our third book about Iceland. 100 Tips for Visiting Iceland will help any tourist visiting Iceland to have an amazing vacation. If you're planning to visit Iceland, the amount of information out there can feel overwhelming. How long should you stay for? Should you go all the way around Ring Road? How do you get your cell phone working? What about if you get sick? Here are (more than!) 100 tips you won't find in most guidebooks. It's an essential companion when you're planning a vacation to Iceland! If you're planning to visit Iceland, the amount of information out there can feel overwhelming. How long should you stay for? Should you go all the way around Ring Road? How do you get your cell phone working? What about if you get sick? Here are (more than!) 100 tips you won't find in most guidebooks. It's an essential companion when you're planning a vacation to Iceland!
