Iceland
By Andrew Evans
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Paperback, 464 pages
16pp colour photos & 30 maps
Published: September 2011 (2nd edition)ISBN: 9781841623610 Format: 216mm x 135mm Status: Available £15.99
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Not just for those looking to glimpse glaciers or wallow in hot springs, Bradt’s new edition of this award-winning guide to Iceland caters to the outdoor enthusiast as well as those who share Andrew Evans' passion for the country’s rich Viking traditions and history. Learn when to use each one of the eight Icelandic words for sheep, how to avoid injury from dive-bombing Arctic terns, or the connections between present-day sites and Iceland’s rich literary tradition of sagas. Biking, trekking, deep-sea and river fishing, horse-riding, glacier exploration, Reykjavík’s wild nightlife – it’s all covered. Series: Bradt Travel Guides Rating: 0 vote(s). |
Press Reviews:
'Full of fascinating details in writing, graphics and photos, Iceland delves deeply into the country in a format that often resists depth. Evans knows the country, and it shows.'
JUDGES' COMMENTS – Society of American Travel Writers Foundation 2008 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Silver Award for Best Guidebook
'...highly informative.'
Transworld Surf
'Recommended reading'
Country Walking magazine
‘The second updated edition of ICELAND is for independent travelers who want to explore the country's many gorgeous settings, and provides a rare in-depth travel guide geared to independent travelers. Practical advice for accommodation, nature, and the outdoors are contained in a satisfying synthesis of history, cultural insights, and practical travel applications. There are relatively few travel guides devoted to Iceland alone, making this a top recommendation for independent travelers to Iceland who want a thorough guide to just that country, not the regional guides which are more commonly offered.’
Midwest Book Review
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Climate, Population, Administration, Government, Politics, International relations, Economy
Chapter 2 The Icelanders
History, Culture, People, Language, Beliefs
Chapter 3 Natural History
Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Flora, Fauna
Chapter 4 Preparations
When to visit, Public holidays, Highlights and itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Customs, Embassies and consulates, Getting to Iceland, Health, Safety, Travelling with children, Money and budgeting, What to take, Maps
Chapter 5 Travelling in Iceland
Velkomin!, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Media and communications, Shopping, Activities
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 6 Reykjavík
Chapter 7 Reykjanes
Chapter 8 Suourland (South Iceland)
Chapter 9 Vesturland (West Iceland)
Chapter 10 Vestfiroir (The West Fjords)
Chapter 11 Norourland Vestra (The Northwest)
Chapter 12 Norourland Eystra (The Northeast)
Chapter 13 Austurland (East Iceland)
Chapter 14 Halendio (The Highlands)
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Further Information
Index
Andrew Evans has travelled widely in Iceland. Author of Bradt's Ukraine, he currently maintains a nomadic existence as National Geographic's Digital Explorer.
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