Category Archives: Iceland

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Experience: Icelandair Hotel Herad, Egilsstadir, Iceland

A review of the Icelandair Hotel Herad in Egilsstadir, Iceland the trip Circling Iceland. Highlights Modern property and guest rooms. Delicious East-Icelandic cuisine. High tea served daily. New conference facilities. Background The Icelandair Hotel chain is considered the premiere hotel group in Iceland. There are nine locations throughout the island and another on the way … Continue reading Experience: Icelandair Hotel Herad, Egilsstadir, Iceland

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Experience: Kvosin Downtown Hotel, Reykjavik, Iceland

A review of the Kvosin Downtown Hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland the trip Circling Iceland. Highlights Central location in Reykjavik. Playful and humorous atmosphere. Apartment style rooms. Tasty local cafe attached. Background Kvosin Downtown Hotel was recently opened in 2013 after undergoing massive renovations tailored to fit the modern traveler. The building itself dates back to … Continue reading Experience: Kvosin Downtown Hotel, Reykjavik, Iceland

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Experience: CenterHotel Thingholt, Reykjavik, Iceland

A review of the CenterHotel Thingholt in Reykjavik, Iceland the trip Circling Iceland. Highlights Located in the heart of Reykjavik. Modern and smart rooms and suites. Locally inspired fine dining. Relaxing and serene spa. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Background CenterHotel Thingholt is part of a group of six hotels run by the local Oliversson family. … Continue reading Experience: CenterHotel Thingholt, Reykjavik, Iceland

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Experience: Hotel Bláfell, Breiðdalsvík, Iceland

A review of the Hotel Bláfell in Breiðdalsvík, Iceland the trip Circling Iceland. Highlights Service oriented family run hotel. Family friendly atmosphere. Beautiful views of mountains and bay. Relaxing sauna. Background Hotel Bláfell is a quaint little boutique hotel along the Eastern coast of Iceland. Fridrik Arnason, Hildur Hafsteinsdottir and their family still run the … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Bláfell, Breiðdalsvík, Iceland

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Top Ten Countries of 2015

A review of my top ten countries visited in 2015! With a total of 54 new countries visited in 2015 I’ve had a wealth of new adventures and many eye-opening experiences. Here is my pick for the top 10 new countries visited based primarily on my overall experience and secondarily on the quality of the … Continue reading Top Ten Countries of 2015

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Circling Iceland

Trip planning and overview of the trip Circling Iceland where I take a weeklong road trip around country 136. Ah Iceland… The name evokes images of steaming hot springs among snowcapped mountains lit by an aurora borealis. With a unique natural environment combining lava fields, mountains, glaciers, and sea, Iceland has been high on my … Continue reading Circling Iceland