Iceland

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Sep
2015
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Fakasel Horse Park

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13 Sep 2015
This post is long overdue. I wanted to understand a little more about the stars (people and horses) behind the show, and thus, its has taken much longer than expected. Sooner, the better...so that you can add this attraction to your itinerary. We are sure you would enjoy and evening at the Fakasel Horse Park. Thumbs up from our side!
12
Jul
2015
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Jokulsarlon: Photoblog

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12 Jul 2015
We have received emails from many of our regular readers that they would like to see photoblogs more often. So, here is a photoblog with pictures from the Jokulsarlon glacier in South Iceland. Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon Jokulsarlon, literally translated means ‘glacial river lagoon’. The vast Vatnajokull glacier melts to form the lagoon, with masses of crystal blue glacial ice. In summers, it is possible to take a boat to get closer to these floes. We were...
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23
Apr
2015
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One Day Itinerary for Reykjavik… Our way!

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23 Apr 2015
Reykjavik was our base to explore Iceland. Out of six nights in Iceland, we spent four in Reykjavik and two on the South shore of the country. We would hop on to a day tour bus early in the morning and get back in the evening… perfect medley of exploring the untouched country side and enjoying the lively nightlife. We couldn’t spend much time exploring Reykjavik itself… just a day! The next time we are...
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18
Apr
2015
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Vegetarian Food in Iceland

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18 Apr 2015
What were we expecting when we set off for Iceland… Would we get vegetarian food? Would people know what vegetarianism is all about? Would vegetables be as expensive as gold in a land that is covered with ice, hence, is called Iceland? Icelandic food includes sheep’s head, ram’s testicles, shark and whale …and all kinds of fish….none of this sounded appetising… would we have to eat any of these? Would we have to force ourselves...
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9
Apr
2015
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Vatnajokull Glacier: Fire and Ice

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09 Apr 2015
A few years ago, Ankur and I, both were avid Himalayan trekkers. Standing at the foothills of a Himalyan peak is a humbling experience. One tends to feel puny in front of Nature’s grandeur. A similar feeling overwhelmed us when we ‘got introduced’ to the Vatnajokull glacier… a feeling of being an insignificant nothing in the bigger scheme of things. Have you ever felt that way…. like a tiny speck in the vastness of the...
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6
Apr
2015
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Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

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06 Apr 2015
With the little aurora watching experience that we have had till date, we can safely say that Reykjavik is amongst the most ‘comfortable’ locations to watch the Northern Lights i.e Aurora Borealis. All you need to do is drive for about 30 minutes, away from the city to lose the city lights…and watch the lights dance…provided the night is clear and the forecast is positive. If you fancy something exotic, drive further, close to a...
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3
Apr
2015
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Iceland: Golden Circle Day Tour

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03 Apr 2015
We weren’t sure that we wanted to do the Golden Circle tour…it just sounded too touristy! Everyone who goes to Iceland does this tour. Well, if it’s so popular, there has to be something special about it. Also, this was the only tour that would take us to see the geyser. I could not miss that! It was an item on the bucketlist! Hence we decided to hop onto a Grayline bus and figure out...
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21
Mar
2015
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Northern Lights: Why choose Iceland?

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21 Mar 2015
Why would we want to go to Iceland in winters when the place would be more conducive in summers? Photographing the Northern Lights was a key factor that made us zero down on February/March as our travel month. We had seen the lights dance in Abisko, Sweden in 2013. However, we were not able to get any good pictures then and I had been itching to see the lights dance again and catch them on...
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16
Mar
2015
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Blue Lagoon

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16 Mar 2015
Mumbai to Reykjavik is some distance… to be exact, 8330 km as the crow flies. There are no direct flights connecting the two cities. The most convenient and economical for us to get there was to take a flight to mainland Europe and then to Iceland. We got the best deal with Delta Airlines… Mumbai-Amsterdam-Reykjavik. While I am calling it the best deal, it was still a long flight. Mumbai to Amsterdam was an eleven...
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13
Mar
2015
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Iceland: Facts and Trivia

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13 Mar 2015
Iceland is an interesting country, unlike any other country in the world. It is a hot bed of geological activity – bubbling volcanos and moving tectonic plates. It is home to the largest glacier in Europe and has raging rivers. It is truly the land of fire and ice! There is so much about this lovely little island that amazes you and makes you want to plan a trip back even before you have left...
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9
Mar
2015
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Packing for Iceland

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09 Mar 2015
Finally, after months of wait, we are off to Iceland tonight. Ankur is in office and would be back later in the evening. I have taken a day off from work and have some extra time at hand to pack at ease. After the trip to the Arctic in 2013 to see the Northern Lights in Abisko, Sweden, we have our winter gear in place. The temperature in Abisko was -20 degrees Celsius. Add wind...
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15
Feb
2015
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Iceland : 6 Days Winter Itinerary

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15 Feb 2015
Our tickets to Reykjavik are done. All hostels, hotels and tours are booked. Our itinerary is set! The trip is just around the corner and we are really excited, as we are for all our trips. We would be in Iceland during winters… Brrrrrr! Iceland offers a host of activities that can be done during winters only. Here is what we intend to do during six days in Iceland. Day 1 – Blue Lagoon and...
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21
Jan
2015
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Iceland: Planning and Preparing

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21 Jan 2015
Our first international destination for 2015 is Iceland – the land of fire and ice! We would be in Iceland from 28th February to 5th March. The air tickets are booked. Yes, we know that it is winter time… and we are really excited about it! There is a lot to do before the trip. Here is our to do list… every item needs to be ticked at least a couple of days prior to...
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