When I’m able I also plan to post some of my travels on my own blog that I just started a couple weeks ago. You should come inside if you like the multi colour. Iceland is dotted with seething, bubbling, vividly coloured geothermal areas. I was also very lucky to have a chance of hosting a student for a couple of weeks who was about to end her high school period in my country and return to her beloved home town, Reykjavík. HA! It was the most amazing trip I’ve ever taken! Been three times, loves the place but only explored the main south west area thus far between Vik and Borgames and Thingvellur but will be back again as I want to see the rest of the country. Oh, and when bad things happen when you mess with the hidden people, you just leave ’em alone. Nice Article, and nice pictures. Anyway, reading your ‘declaration of love’ reassured my feelings and added to my good expectations. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Rude and disrespectful to both the landscape and other people. With a population of 286,250 (January 1, 2002, official figure), Iceland has only about half as many people than the least populated U.S. state, Wyoming. Lastly, I think *SOME* tourists can be incredibly disrespectful. Heimaey is home to around 4,500 people, and eight million puffins every summer. I hear your point about the holiday hours – the States has to be the worst with this, so I appreciate the work-life balance. I belive in the hidden people. About 8,000 Poles now live in Iceland, 1,500 of them in Fjarðabyggð where they make up 75% of the workforce who are constructing the Fjarðarál aluminium plant. In February 2016 a 40-year-old Chinese man was standing atop this middle rock on the above picture when a sudden wave took him out to sea where he drowned. It’s always unique, whether it’s the first or 100th time. And this holds on up to now. your photos are beautiful :). Iceland … So, Berglind not everybody shares your taste :) Huldufolk: you really mean you haven´t met them yet?? Everybody knows everybody and we know who stole your stuff. Again sorry for the bubble bursting. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Would you add something? It was our honeymoon/1 year anniversary trip, our spirits were high, and we had a one-week road trip planned around Iceland’s beautiful Ring Road. Guess I am a foodie at heart. People who are in awe confronting Icelandic nature should be aware of this (not just the hippies ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtjpZz8kQ0s, […] besides the "obvious" Northern Lights and natural beauties. This is due to the fact that many people work and shop within its frontiers, while they live elsewhere and do not therefore count as its inhabitants. I liked reading your post a lot. The positive side of this: I shop less. How do you know a person abroad is from Iceland? Aside from that, the energy is used by the locals to make life a little bit more comfortable such as providing heated water as well as household heating should the need arise. But be careful, last week, someone died from not asking…. You will just have to Google translate:) http://www.eldhus.is/. I realize the irony of saying this, coming from an Iceland travel blog heavily promoting tourism. I’m talking 60 with sunshine – let’s go hiking and enjoy nature. If you’re still planning your trip – put aside some extra spending money! Pride and stoicism were necessary personal attributes. In Iceland, women and men have some of the most equitable relations in the world . This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Although I have never been to Iceland, I totally agree with your comments in the 15 points. There are some people who believe in them but not that many. All your reasons are going to be filed away, especially that about the elves that you have to look out for, lol. They are delicious, though quite expensive. But experts say the Nordic nation is special for another reason: people there live longer than almost anywhere else in the world. So, essentially Iceland has taught me more responsibility and personal safety. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Icelanders are not necessarily warm and emotive people. Inconvenient for tourists, but I thought it was wonderful for the locals. I’m just not sure the government is doing all they can to control the excessive influx of tourists. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 1: It’s gay friendly. I am taking my son, because I just can’t let someone I love miss this place. Joseph (from Spain). Not if you’re a thief. 3: Icelandic accent – hidden letters Well, you don’t really get hidden letters except for a non-silent h now and then. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Last summer I toured Iceland all around. 15: Internet firendly You mean there are places where you can’t get online? Other travelers have accidently become injured stepping into a hot spring or boiling mud pool. You would think that a country bustling with tourists would be more apt to cater to them – and locals. We are in the West Fjords next week (June 4) and again in October. Sunshine in the hearts of the people, love and friendship. Living in a country that is six hours ahead of my family and friends makes staying in touch just a liiiiittle bit harder. I have longed to return these 30 years now; this desire is the sum total of my personal “bucket list.”. And I hear of people slipping and breaking bones all the time here! :-). The positive side of this: I plan ahead and appreciate that people are happy because they get nights and holidays to spend with their loved ones. The gray rainy days allllll throughout summer just don’t give quite enough break from winter proper. Taxed. I know Iceland is the most beautiful country in the world and people deserve to see it! This may be an old post, but I found it in just the right time as we prepare to fly to Europe this spring and have a layover of 3 nights in Iceland. This suggests that, even though the risk, many people might live near hazards to … Countries such as China are queuing up to learn the skills. Looking forward to my Faroe Island & Iceland trip in July 2014. shall post when I am back :) atul. I personally don’t travel to the main spots during summer – it’s just too crowded! I even had a crush on one of my tour guides when I was there as well.. I’d go back for that reason alone! I think he’s either hinting to us that we should move there, or that we should just travel there, soak up the culture, and meet him in the process. Sign up for my weekly emails to learn how you can save money. They can hail from many different countries, classes and cultural backgrounds. SO dangerous! I wish you had expounded on the food and local delicacies a bit more. :-) keep on travelling! Coming from Germany, I will make my 7th trip to Iceland next summer, and this for family reasons. Vegetables are pretty tough to find here. I experienced the worst road conditions in my life last winter. Some winters we see them very frequently and others not at all. Even if I order something online – I have to pay an import tax. I don’t know how the changes have affected $ as I think it’s always seemed expensive from the $ – especially gas – which is pretty similar price to what it is in the UK. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. “Geothermal energy is another main reason for pride” this is true but I am afraid it’s the “deadly sin” kind of pride. You resumed perfectly the reasons why I love Iceland and will be back this summer…for the third time: people, nature and soul of the country!Thanks! Like the US, people would sue in the UK if they injured themselves because sidewalks or parking lots hadn’t been gritted. […] been an interesting blog post recently that invited readers to share their reasons for loving Iceland, and quite a few people have. I’d have to stay in RVK never leave for the whole of winter, lol. Dear Icelanders, please sand the sidewalks when they are covered and ice! This process involves drilling two holes close to each other and pouring cold water in … It is true we only eat shark on Þorri (which is the month februar in viking times) and sheep texticles but a lot of people do so…most everyone I know at least. I actually have written about the things I LOVE about living in Iceland on two separate occasions. Which is most likely, in my case, caused by being borne here and having lived here all my life. On the other hand Icelanders have much respect for their history and part of that history is the belief in mystical creatures like trolls, elves and giants. I mean. I’m very jealous of you seeing the aurora. BuzzFeed Staff. Looking at your previous posts, I don’t believe I will ever get tired of looking at pictures of my country. Thanks for sharing your journey & tips. I want you to return from your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Iceland in one piece and with great memories. @gtpattion. I wish more places shut on special days in the UK, rather than being open later. It was often $40 and I would take 1 piece of toast + an apple off of the spread of interesting?
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