Posted on September 2, 2011 by cinzia
Even if the bike will be my companion during such a long trip, I did not spend too much to buy it: if I’d spent too much I would not have had enough funds for the trip itself, therefore I preferred to buy cheaper but still good products.
I’m not a biker, I’ll not pay [...]
Posted on August 23, 2010 by cinzia
It’s the region close to the homonym fiord, located in the Western part of Iceland.
This area offers many interesting places to visit, among whom mountains with breathtaking views, falls, parks.
Moreover, tourists may practice different outdoor activities, such as horse riding, trekking, fishing.
The main town is Borgarnes standing on a peninsula over a fiord.
Posted on August 11, 2010 by cinzia
Kirkjubaejarklaustur is located in the Skaftárhreppur region, a green area surrounded by the black morenic sands of the Mýrdalssandur on the west side, and of the Skeiðarársandur on the East side, and it lays between the mountains and the beach. This spot is quite famous not only for the enchanting landscape, but also for the [...]
Read more...Posted on July 29, 2010 by cinzia
In Iceland the roads network on the coasts are well marked and easily practicable if you have a map.
In case you wish to go towards the internal area, on off-roads, you need a very good map that clearly details the roads and the morphology of the ground. It useful to have a GPS system that [...]
Posted on July 24, 2010 by cinzia
If you consider the environment characteristics of Iceland, clothes must first of all meet the following requirements: comfort and flexibility.
In the first case, we suggest sport clothes that make movements easier. Flexibility instead is important to adapt to the sudden weather changes, that require to dress or undress quickly.
T-shirt and short pants are just perfect [...]
Posted on July 21, 2010 by cinzia
To explore the Icelandic wild areas and enjoy it, you must be able to move on irregular grounds, therefore you need trekking or mountain shoes, made of warm and transpiring material, with anti-skid soles, suitable for snowy or iced grounds. Shoes must also be resistant against thermal range, as it might happen that you have [...]
Read more...Posted on July 15, 2010 by cinzia
There are many good reasons taht make Iceland the ideal place of photographers; just to mention a few:
- Great variety of scenarios
- short distances
- light for 24hours in summertime
- great variety of weather conditions
- Aurora borealis
In summertime the long days and the purity of the air make the atmosphere clean- fundamental to make
Posted on May 2, 2010 by cinzia
Do you want a vacation dedicated to freedom? Visit Iceland by camper van or even better by four wheel car. (4×4) .
It’s not difficult to transport your own car to the island by ferryboat, and you’ll be able to move freely and with everything you need always at your disposal. For this kind of trip, [...]
Posted on September 24, 2009 by cinzia
March- April:
l Easter: this is celebrated with a dinner, main dish is smoked lamb, and the traditional excahnge of Easter eggs.
April:
l Sumardagurrinn Fyrsti: on the first Thursday after April 18th, Iceland celebrates the first day of the sub- arctic summer- there are parades, passing of groups and aprties similar to those done for the [...]
Posted on August 22, 2009 by cinzia
Because of its intense volcanic activity and the continuous changes of the territory, Iceland has always attracted scientists, writers and directors, so much so that Jules Verne had his Journey to the centre of the Earth start from Iceland!
And it is this masterpiece that delighted so many young people, that will be back to the [...]