April 2010
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alissaanne:
“Be prepared for 1) overwhelming nature 2) solitude 3) cold & rain 4) Sigur Ros’ music exactly echoes the feeling you get when you walk around in Iceland nature … there’s just nothing there to distract you from the essence … that feeling can be overwhelming at times , certainly when you’re used to a stressfull life in a highly populated area.”
I WANT TO GO SO FUCKING BAD. before...
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“You should know from the outset, the following: Iceland may be green, and...”
– Inside Reykjavík: The Grapevine Guide
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Best whale watching destinations: Húsavík
Húsavík in the north of Iceland is known as the whale watching capital of Europe and for a good reason. The two local operators, North Sailing and the Gentle Giants, have been sailing with whale watching tourists from Húsavík since 1995 and have a success rate of around 98% when it comes to spotting whales in Skjálfandi bay. Sometimes you can almost touch the whales. Húsavík is also homeport of...
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A few things you should know about Húsavík
If you are planning a trip to Iceland, Húsavík is a small town in the north of the country you should make sure to visit. Located on the shore of Skjálfandi bay, Húsavík is inhabited by little more than 2500 people, who will all help make you feel at home.
In the past 15 years, Húsavík has become the most popular place in Iceland to go whale watching. In Skjálfandi bay you can find over...