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TravelGround >> Iceland Vacation?
| 12/1/04 6:08 PM | |
DirkH
Edited: 01-Dec-04 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 702 |
Has anyone here actually been to Iceland for fun? I've got millitary friends who've been there for work, and said it was a neat place. I'm just wondering about civilians going there for fun. Any 1st hand experiences (or 2nd hand even) would be appreciated. |
| 1/11/05 2:11 PM | |
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Einar Fridgeirs
Edited: 11-Jan-05 Member Since: 01/07/2005 Posts: 10 |
I live in Iceland, but maybe an outsider´s perspective is needed since I´ve been on this island for all of my 26 years. Most everyone I know who have come to Iceland to study, work or just travel mention three things - the beauty of the landscape, the purity of the air and the exquisite beauty of our womenfold. Downsides include extremely expensive booze at bars, heavy traffic(unless you come from a major city and are used to that sort of thing) and the extreme unpredictability of the weather. Any more specific questions and I will answer. Be wary however that familiarity breeds contempt and I hate this fucking place :) |
| 1/17/05 11:26 PM | |
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DirkH
Edited: 17-Jan-05 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 736 |
Why do you hate the place? I have friends in the military that have been there, (short term) and they say it is a very cool place. I read that Iceland topped some "Most livable" countries. I know it now out ranks the U.S. in economic freedom. I am getting real pissed that our country now assumes that all of its citizens are potential terrorists. I am sick of high taxes, corrupt police, corrupt government, Mercantilism, etc. Our govenment spends 42% of the G.N.P. on crap I don't want. |
| 3/22/05 5:58 AM | |
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FiatLux
Edited: 22-Mar-05 Member Since: 03/12/2002 Posts: 3230 |
Any more info on Iceland specifically regarding summer visits? Im considering going in a few months and doing some spa/hot spring action. Thoughts? |
| 6/30/05 12:05 PM | |
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Aussie Gumby
Edited: 30-Jun-05 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 222 |
Iceland is definately on my list of places to visit - I have heard that the womenfolk are absolutely stupendous too ;) I like the idea of the hot springs. I understand the 'familiarity breeds contempt' idea. Everyone thinks I'm nuts because I don't think that much of Australia, but when you live somewhere for a long time, you don't think of the good things - then again, I have travelled alot and I still prefer many other places to Australia! |
| 6/30/05 12:41 PM | |
HELWIG
Edited: 30-Jun-05 Member Since: 05/28/2003 Posts: 14821 |
Tristar hasnt |
| 3/3/06 4:30 PM | |
reelrook
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Edited: 03-Mar-06 Member Since: 01/01/2001 Posts: 116 |
We leave in 20 days for Reykjavik! We've been tryin' to get there for six years. Too expensive, not enough time etc. Are the chix bisexual? (winks @ wife) |
| 6/14/06 4:50 AM | |
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stanneh
Edited: 14-Jun-06 Member Since: 11/21/2005 Posts: 813 |
was going to go to iceland this year for the iceland summer snow project was looking to go snowboarding this summer but i decided to hold out for december as iceland would cost silly amounts and i could go on two snowboard holidays for the same amount. |
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