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It's worth your while to find a different guide book.
I purchased this sorry excuse for a guide book knowing full well my options for guide books to Iceland were limited, and a few kilometers outside of Akureyri I pitched it out the window of my rental car in shear frustration.For such a tiny country with a population about the size of Anchorage, Alaska (approx 300,000) readers would think the book might be a bit more comprehensive and up to date. The most current edition is two years old, and apparently a lot has changed in those two years, i.e. the Icelandic Phallogical Museum has been moved from Rekyjavik to Husavik. I found more helpful advice and information from on-line encyclopedias, the tourist information booths, and from word of mouth from other travellers. This book is excellent if you want suggestions about what to see and do, but I suggest you thoroughly research your selections from alternative sources before setting off on an adventure. I repsected and even liked the television show Lonely Planet on the Travel Channel (now called Globe Trekker) but I will never purchase another guide book from that name ever again.

Poor example of a "guide" book
I just came back from a two week tour of Iceland with two friends.Our experience was memorable--amazing--LP Iceland, however was not.We read the book front to back.We went around the whole of the island and didn't stay just in Reykjavik.We also camped 70% of the time- just to give a little background.What we found was that the book is so poorly written and for the most part so out of date, that much of the usefull information we got was from just grabbing the free pamphlets at the "Upplysinga" Centers.In the back of the book it says that the first edition was printed several years ago, and only last year did two writers go back out "into the field."I'd like to know what field that was? If these two men actually went back to Iceland, I'd bet my money that they only went to Reykjavik obtained information from pamphlets concerning other parts of Iceland and then wrote from those documents.Not much thought was put into the style of writting as well, or editing for that matter.Every site in Iceland (and I'm not arguing that this is untrue) could leave you captivated for several days, hold your attention for several days, enough to do to keep you several days...etc [paraphrasing].I just feel that if I'm going to have to pay even $2 for a tid bit of information I would at least hope that it was well researched and not a half-baked job.My time and money, especially when in Iceland, are more valuable to me that having to chase around a tiny West Fjord village looking for a nonexistant camping site because I relied on an unreliable "guide" book.Lesson learned: LP Iceland poor poor example of what I know others say is one of the best guide books out there.I'm sticking to DK.

The Best Guide to Iceland
I just returned from 7 days in Iceland and have to say the the Lonely Plant guide is by far the best guide to Iceland that is available. After walking Reykjavik my first day there, getting the "lay of the land", I found myself constantly referring back to the guide for more information. Fundamentally, the guide was right on with regards to descriptions and identifications, and totally accurate.
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Subjects:  1. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    2. General    3. Travel    4. Travel - Foreign    5. Iceland    6. Travel & holiday guides   

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Completely Useless
This book fails to disclose that Reykjavik is nothing more than a drinking town (24/7) in the Summer for 20 year olds from Europe.It provides no recommendation for those who want to stay "in town" yet stay away from all of the drunks.Everything in the book is described as expensive and pricey.Being from NY and having traveled the world, given the choice of a two hour bus ride from hell to get dropped off three blocks from my dump of a hotel or a pricey 45 minute cab ride, I'll opt for the cab any day.It's perfectely written for those who want to hike and see the country, and live out of their back pack, which is fine.For those who want to experience culture, explore the geologic uniqueness that Iceland has to offer and are not so cheap that they shouldn't be going on vacation anyway, this book is NOT for you.Why not write a travel guide that accurately describes the realities of travel?

Provides a Good Overview
It is always hard to read reviews for travel books.One person's treasure is another person's waste of money.
An Excellent Planning Resource
Having spent over three years in motion overseas, I have come to appreciate a guidebook that can blend the practical and cultural in a concise treatment.The Rough Guide to Iceland does this skillfully, and it is well-organized to boot.You'd use the Rough Guide to plan and layout your trip and then keep it by your side as your interpretive companion
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Subjects:  1. Europe - General    2. Europe - History    3. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    4. Travel    5. Travel - Foreign    6. Travel Guides    7. Iceland    8. Travel & holiday guides    9. Travel / Europe / Iceland & Greenland   

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Perfect for those few travellers headed to Greenland
Apart from Antarctica, this is the most obscure place covered by LP. Half of the book (about 165pp) is specifically about Greenland in the customary LP format, and the remainder is about other Arctic regions. (One tidbit: It is impossible to fly to Nuuk, the capitol, without changing planes in another Greenlandic town.)
A take-along 'must' for any destination-bound traveler
The second updated edition of Etain O'Carroll & Mark Elliott's Greenland & The Arctic is out, and is an indispensable guide for any heading North sans travel group. From overviews of regional history and culture to local sights, activities, and opportunities, Greenland & The Arctic highlights all kinds of opportunities, from transportation options between small towns and remote regions to rare shopping opportunities and plenty of nature. A take-along 'must' for any destination-bound traveler; especially since relatively few other titles cover the region in depth. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arctic regions    2. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    3. Greenland    4. Guidebooks    5. Travel    6. Travel - Foreign    7. Travel & holiday guides   

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Inspiring story and intriguing cross-cultural observations
A man in Africa becomes intrigued with Greenland and finds a way to get there, live with Greenlanders--what a story!He is also clear-eyed and unsentimental about what he experiences.A fast, worthwhile read.

Remarkable Journey, Remarkable Man
AN AFRICAN IN GREENLAND is the most remarkable travel journal I have read in a very long time. As a boy in Togo, Kpomassie was injured and while recovering read a book on Greenland that seized his imagination. The book recounts the events that led to this early obsession with Greenland, his efforts to reach the country and his travels in Greenland once he arrived. Kpomassie is a charming and honest narrator. He is at once perceptive, wry and compassionate in his account. He describes his travels and interactions with various cultures with almost anthropological detail and yet he never forgets the people he meets are human, wonderfully flawed perhaps, but human nonetheless. He turns his critical eye on his Togolese upbringing, his time in France, Germany and Denmark and ultimately Greenland. He never neglects to mention his own foibles, in his interactions in the lives of those he meets. (How could he not since he was the first African most of the Greenlanders had seen.) The story is also tinged with sadness for the loss the customs and rituals Kpomassie had hoped to witness in Greenland, the combined poverty and generosity of the people and the inevitable sorrow of ending a journey. It is a fascinating study of Greenland but also a study of a man pursuing a dearly held dream and that is what makes it such a satisfying read.

African heart and Greenlandic soul
I finished the entire book in 1 night :) Kpomassie is a charming person, both astute and innocent.His clear writing describes life on the isolated island: brawls and dances and drinking, poverty and neglect, snowfall thick as a million feathers, Danish influence and the autumn sickness. His observations of the Eskimos are not tainted by romantic Western misconceptions ... to say the least. This is really 3 travelogues in 1: Greenland, Denmark and the author's native Togo. After reading this, Greenland is on my "must see" list. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anthropology - General    2. Biography    3. Description And Travel    4. Essays & Travelogues    5. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    6. Greenland    7. Kpomassie, Tete-Michel    8. Kpomassie, Tâetâe-Michel    9. Social Science    10. Sociology    11. Togo    12. Travel    13. Travel - Foreign    14. Travelers    15. Travel / Essays & Travelogues    16. Travel / General    17. Travel writing    18. Travel Literature   

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Small packages
This book is a great reference of iceland. It not only talks about the trekking outside of the city and gives sources to look more closely into that, but the account of Reykjavik is exceptional. I found that this was the book I read the most while I was actually in Iceland. I brought it with me and used it the entire time I was there, and I plan to bring it with me again when i go back.
This is the one you need.
I looked at this and the Rough Guide to Iceland, and if you're making a visit to Reykjav�k this is the only guide you need.The style is chatty and down to earth, with masses of useful information for the visitor--especially good sections on eating in the city, and on galleries, music venues, and museums.Some of the small details (like descriptions of menus) could be updated, as could info on public internet access (v.cheap at the City Library), info on phoning abroad, and contact info for Hotel Loftlei�er.Dixon's grasp of Reykjavik life, though, is excellent--insightful, hip, yet generous and inviting.A great guide.

Maximum Fun in Reykjavik!
This is a great little book, and really tells you what you need to know before a stay in Reykjavik. It is a small book, and fits into most any pocket. It is divided into useful sections like 'Sleeping' (hotels, guesthouses, etc.), 'Festivals and Events' (from Independence Day to the Icelandic Jazz Festival), and many other handy sections.Read more

Subjects:  1. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Travel Guides    5. Iceland    6. Travel & holiday guides    7. Travel / Europe / Iceland & Greenland   

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great coffeetable book
When I first flipped through the pages of this book I was in awe - the photographs are just amazing, and suddenly I wished I had several weeks to explore this fascinating country, not just a 4 day stopover.The book also gives a great overview of Iceland, it's culture, history, places to visit.If you know nothing of Iceland (like me!) then it is a great starting point for figuring out what you want to see and do.The pictures alone will get you excited!
Excellent Guide
I used the guide in Iceland and found it very readable, very informative, and great to have along.

Beautiful pictures and thorough information
Let me introduce you to this Insight Guide on Iceland, the beautiful aurora borealis-lit island in the North Atlantic. I bought this book because it is adorned with some truly beautiful pictures, only to find out that its contents are of the same quality or better.Read more

Subjects:  1. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    2. Guidebooks    3. Iceland    4. Travel    5. Travel - Foreign    6. Travel Guides   

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Useful map for Icelandic trip
This map provides roads in the entire country, wich is is very useful for planning (especially information on distances). But since roads are constantly improved in Iceland, maps go out of date quite quickly. In the addition to this map you can use free maps, provided at numerous tourist information centers.

An acceptable travel map
This is an acceptable travel map but don't expect the detail or accuracy of a Michelin map to more developed countries.
The Best Overall Map of Iceland
I recently returned from a two week trip to Iceland, and had a great time. I do wish that I had had this map prior to planning my vacation, though. The map is a 1:600,000 scale map of the entire country, along with inset maps of Reykjavik and other areas of interest, such as Akureyri, Heimaey and The Skaftafell National Park. Read more

Subjects:  1. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    2. Maps    3. Maps & Road Atlases    4. Travel    5. Travel - Foreign    6. Iceland    7. Travel / Europe / Iceland & Greenland    8. Travel / road maps & atlases   

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Excellent reading and beautiful photographs
I recently visited Iceland for a a couple days enroute from Europe to the US and found myself enchanted by the country and its people.Returning home, I immediately wanted to purchase a book that would give me a better understanding of the culture, the land, and the history.This book has it all, and has filled me with interesting facts and stories, not to mention the beautiful visuals the photographs give.I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in or loves Iceland.

Slight Disappointment
Well, I must admit a slight "prejudice" regarding this book.I bought it because I've already read all the other books by Jon Krakauer (and loved every one a bunch!).But, this book is quite different from any other that Krakauer has been involved in.Right on the front cover it says "Photographs by Jon Krakauer Text by David Roberts" so I guess I shouldn't really have been all that surprised by the "difference."In fact, I have no choice but to believe that virtually everything that Jon Krakauer lays his hands on turns to gold somehow (this book is no different in this regard), since he absolutely has to be a severely super-experienced pro explorer, mountain climber, skier, paddler, writer and now, photographer, as well, judging from all he's written.If anything, he "under" emphasizes the feelings and emotions, at least, for those of us who've had at least a small taste of the miseries, dangers and pitfalls-- weather can play a big role-- that befall nearly every person who does these things.At some point, if your heart is in it at all, you'll get the crap scared out of you big time, unless you are completely out of your mind, either due to drugs, insanity or whatever.Krakauer is amazing at writing about all of this and more, but you'll find none of that in this book, at least none written by Krakauer.Nonetheless, as I said, Krakauer does anything and everything to perfection and with class, and in this book the text by David Roberts is nothing to boo-hoo at all.He is the equal of Krakauer in his own writing style and he tells great stories which are parts of the endless "sagas" that go on for centuries there, part of ordinary everyday life and culture for an Icelander, but a strange curiosity for foreigners from afar.Krakauer deferred to Roberts here most likely for a couple reasons; because he thought Roberts knew more and could write easier and with better results regarding Iceland, and he probably wanted to focus on developing yet another great natural talent of his own, photography, especially in such a surreal and amazingly different place that most peoples of the world aren't very familiar with. I'm guessing here, but the end results are superb.I know there are the little issues of content and various criticisms about whether they covered Iceland in a "balanced" and "informative" way, or whether the photos really represent the "true Iceland" that you'd see and experience should you take a "normal" vacation there (if there is such a thing).But those types of travel info books can be gotten by buying the title "Iceland" from any number of companies like Frommers or Fodors to many lesser known and more colorfully illustrated travel books that may or may not have as current of info as these well-known ones.I'm sure this is NOT the genre that Roberts and Krakauer had in mind when doing this book.Their book should be in that genre, too, but is very much more than that and I can definitely recommend it for anyone interested in Iceland, whether you have been there, are going there soon or maybe never will go there, but just want to know about the place.This title must be on your Iceland (or Jon Krakauer or David Roberts) list, whether short or long!

In Saga footsteps
For anyone into the wild and all pure nature of Iceland, this is a good but advanced start. Try taking Njall's Saga at one hand and this very good-quality pictured book at the other and flip through the pages as you learn more about the Saga, the characters and the actual places where all these wild yet quite Icelandic bravery epic stories took place.This book is also great for anyone who would want to pursue a deeper understanding of the life during 1000 - when Christianity was adopted in Iceland. Again in this book you will get to read parts from various sagas, see turf homes and get a taste of pure Iceland. Enjoy it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th Century Description And Travel    2. Description    3. Description and travel    4. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    5. Folklore    6. Iceland    7. Pictorial works    8. Pictorials    9. Sagas    10. Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/General    11. Travel    12. Travel - General    13. NATURAL HISTORY, COUNTRY LIFE & PETS    14. Travel & holiday guides    15. Travel / Pictorials   

Subjects:  1. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Travel Guides    5. Iceland    6. Travel & holiday guides   

Subjects:  1. Europe - History    2. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    3. Travel    4. Travel - Foreign    5. Travel Guides    6. Iceland    7. Travel & holiday guides    8. Travel / Europe / Iceland & Greenland   

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Good pictures, but not much else
I bought this book after I'd been here for a couple of months.Luckily, I already had the Lonely Planet's Guide to Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.The Landmark Guide has good pictures, but not much else.I'd only recommend it if you already have the Lonely Planet Guide and some experience with the island.It will not help you find a good hotel or good restaurant, and for some reasons skips a lot of the good places to see.A big disappointment.

A Fine Introduction, but Not Really a Guide
Having just spent more than 2 weeks in Iceland, I've had a good opportunity to see which guides worked and which ones didn't. To begin with, Cathy Harlow's excellent book is more along the lines of the DK Guidebooks: excellent pictures, printed on heavy glossy paper, and short on up-to-date, detailed info on accommodations and restaurants. An Excellent Read
I recommend this fantastic book to anyone intersted in Iceland. Forget the other guide books, none of them compare to this complete guideto Iceland. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign   

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Horses from the Land of Fire and Ice
This wonderfully written, beautiful book is the perfect guide for the U.S. horse enthusiast who has discovered the magic of the Icelandic horse. While every Icelandic has a magic to it embued by 1,000 years of culture and its direct ties to the Viking times and spirit, not every Icelandic horse will fit the riding style and dreams of every U.S. rider. These horses are loved because they are different from what we know: they are self-assured, friendly, beautiful, and comfortable--but they are different, and building a successful, "joyful" partnership with an Icelandic horse requires these differences to be understood and respected. Nancy's chronicle of her own search for the perfect Icelandic horse--at times hilarious--at times deeply moving--always insightful-- relays a practical wisdom regarding the Icelandic horse that only comes from knowledge, personal experience and astute reflection. It is a tremendous boon, not only to the interest of the book, but also to Nancy's understanding of the horse, that she long has been a student of Icelandic language and culture.Read more

Subjects:  1. Anecdotes    2. Brown, Nancy Marie    3. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    4. Horsemanship    5. Horses - General    6. Horses - Riding    7. Iceland    8. Iceland pony    9. Nature/Ecology    10. Pets    11. Travel    12. Horses & ponies   

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Great Introduction To Iceland
I have been to Iceland several times and find it to be the most unique country imaginable. This book is very thin, but is packed with generally very accurate and always extremely useful information as well as great color photography. This book is wonderful to use as a starting point for planning a trip to Iceland, and it is small enough to carry with you everywhere when you are there.
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Subjects:  1. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Travel Guides    5. Iceland    6. Travel & holiday guides   

Editorial Review

From the acclaimed chronicler of open spaces, Gretel Ehrlich, comes a stunning and lyrical evocation of a practically unknown place and people. Beginning in 1993, Ehrlich traveled to Greenland, the northernmost country in the world, in every season--the four months of perpetual dark (in which the average temperature is 25 degrees below zero), the four months of constant daylight, and the twilight seasons in between--traveling up the west coast, often by dogsled, and befriending the resilient and generous Inuits along the way. Greenland, unlike its name, is 95 percent ice--a landscape of deep rock-walled fjords, glaciers, narwhal whales swimming among icebergs the size of football fields, walruses busting through oceans of shifting ice. In the far north, the polar Inuit--the "real heroes"--still dress in bear and seal skins, and hunt walrus, polar bears, and whales with harpoons. The only constant is weather and the perilous movements of ice, the only transport is dogsled, and the closest village may be a month and a half-long dogsled journey away. The people share an austere and harsh life, lightened with humor and the fantastic stories of Sila, the god of weather, Nerrivik, the goddess of waters, of humans transforming themselves into animals, and interspecies marriages. Interwoven with Ehrlich's journey is the even more remarkable story of Knud Rasmussen, the founder of Eskimology, an Inuit-Danish explorer and ethnographer who took some of the most hazardous and brilliant expeditions ever, including a three and a half-year, 20,000-mile adventure by dogsled across the polar north to Alaska. Like Rasmussen, Ehrlich learns that the landscape of Greenland is "less a description of desolation than an ode to the beauty of impermanence."Alternately mind-expanding, gripping, and dreamlike, Read more

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Heaven On Earth?
In "This Cold Heaven", Gretel Ehrlich extolls the life of the subsistence hunters of Greenland. Her writing is really very nice and brought this remote place to life for me. Jared Diamond's "Collapse" gave us the picture of the european Greenlanders and now Ehrlich gives us the picture from the 'other side of the hill.'
WONDERFUL BOOK
I really enjoyed this book, Gretel takes you with her in her travels and experiences to one of the most starkley beautiful places in the world.
Good, but a missed oppurtunity
I enjoyed the book and would recommend it. She obviously deeply respects the people who she spent time with in Greenland. However, as she barely hints at, there are problems under the surface with alcoholism dysfunctional families and sexual abuse. By glossing over the darker side of things and portraying the Innuit as "noble savages" she provides us with a one dimensional portrait of thier way of life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1879-1933    2. Description And Travel    3. Discovery And Exploration (General)    4. Ehrlich, Gretel    5. Essays & Travelogues    6. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    7. Greenland    8. Human Geography    9. Polar Regions    10. Rasmussen, Knud,    11. Travel    12. Travel - Foreign    13. Travel / Europe / Iceland & Greenland   

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The Best
"Paul Sullivan's WAKING UP IN ICELAND is The Best, and Most Important, book on Iceland ever written ever published. As a student and appreciator of Iceland's majestic nature and magical culture, past and present, I tip my hat in gratitude to Paul Sullivan and Sanctuary Publishing. I hope the people, and government, of Iceland will do everything possible to let the world know about WAKING UP IN ICELAND. I will do all I can to spread the word about this brilliant book." A fun and interesting reading
I am big fan of Sigurros and Bj�rk and it was intersting to read about the roots of their music in Iceland. It was a easy and enjoyable reading ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ethnomusicology    2. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    3. Genres & Styles - Pop Vocal    4. Music    5. Music/Songbooks    6. Iceland    7. Rock & pop    8. Travel & holiday guides   

Editorial Review

From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.Read more

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Indispensable
I don't think this book ever left my hand from the moment I stepped off the plane at Keflavik Airport until I loaded my bags into the Flybus for the return trip.This was the only book I was able to find specifically on Iceland, with enough information on Reykjavik and the surrounding towns to give me a little confidence while exploring this breathtaking land.The section on South Central Iceland is a must read for anyone planning to see the Golden Circle.

Nothing about the birds?
Iceland is famous for its millions of seabirds, especially puffins, that nest on the cliffs and shores.Unfortunately they all depart by September 1 (the puffins often in mid-August), and nowhere did I find that information, although I admit I didn't read the Lonely Planet guide from cover to cover.A group of us who visited in mid-September were very disappointed.In fairness, the other Iceland guides don't seem to warn of this either, nor do the travel brochures.

Be aware of the agenda
While this travel gudie does cover Iceland in detail, one needs to be careful to note that lonely planet does have their own agenda.Many of the hotels they reccommend over other establishments are not the best accomodations.Their may even be other hotels in the area where they say there are no other places to stay.And from a guide in the west fjords, some of their contact information as well as their descriptions may be far off. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    2. Europe - Western    3. Travel    4. Travel - Foreign    5. Faroe Islands    6. Greenland    7. Iceland    8. Travel & holiday guides   

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Stark book of the Far North
Peter Stark speaks warmly of the `carnivorous' North in his introductory essay, "A Life Built on Snow."The `life' he refers to is his own.His grandfather was a skater and iceboater, he and his mother and father were (and are) skiers.His whole family belonged to the winter.All the way through this book, wintery thrills overtake fear--the thrill flying four hundred feet down a ski jump; the thrill of stomping a ski into the snow at the top of a slope, then watching the resulting avalanche take out the whole hill; the thrill of hunting narwhal off Greenland's icy shore. Fun
This book was pure fun!Peter Stark who has written on winter sports forOutside magazine, has penned some interesting and informative essays on hislifelong fascination with snow, the Arctic and winter sports. The authorpacked up a 1974 Volkswagon minibus and set out to drive to Greenland. Full of fun escapades and musings on that wonderful fluffy, whitestuff-snow.

Excellent!
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Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Essays & Travelogues    3. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    4. General    5. Skiers    6. Travel    7. Travel - Foreign    8. United States    9. Winter sports    10. Stark, Peter    11. Travel & holiday guides   

Subjects:  1. Adventurers & Explorers    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Biography/Autobiography    4. Discovery And Exploration (General)    5. Earth Sciences - Geography    6. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    7. Personal Memoirs    8. Science    9. Voyages And Travels    10. Geographical discovery & exploration    11. Greenland    12. Travel writing    13. c 1800 to c 1900   

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Greetings from Iceland
This humorous "guide" gives insight to the character and behavior of the Icelanders. Everything from knitting to politics is covered. Some of the information given in this book is now outdated, such as the restrictions on the importation of dairy products. These tend to be minor details and do not take away from the quality of the book. No pictures.

Great & Humorous Insight
What a delightful surprise I had in store when I purchase this book for a friend that will be traveling to Iceland for the first time.I couldn't put it down once I opened it.Filled with humor and hopefully some truth it is delightful from start to finish.Now I wish I were the one traveling to Iceland!

Fantastic portrayal of a nation
This book is fantastic. I'm Icelandic myself and everything this book states is completely correct and a greatly humorous view of the nation. Apart from a few misspelling Icelandic names and concepts this book iswonderful ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Europe - General    2. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    3. General    4. Handbooks & Manuals    5. Travel    6. Travel - Foreign    7. Ethnography    8. Humour    9. Iceland    10. Reference / Handbooks & Manuals   

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Not worth the money.....
We are enjoying a wondeful week in Iceland and bought the book as useful pocket guice.Not worth the money.Any of the free guides available at the airport or hotels have more accurate info.For example, the guide on p106 mentions an angelica schnapps, Hvannarotar which is not available at any restaurant or liquor shop in the city of Reykjavik. Read more

Subjects:  1. Europe - Iceland & Greenland    2. Travel    3. Travel - Foreign    4. Iceland    5. Travel & holiday guides