Iceland

Andrew Evans (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

464 Seiten

2011 | 2nd Revised edition
Bradt Travel Guides (Verlag)
978-1-84162-361-0 (ISBN)

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A guide to Iceland. It helps you 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. It covers biking, trekking, deep-sea and river fishing, horse-riding, glacier exploration, and more.

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.

Andrew Evans has travelled widely in Iceland. Author of Bradt's Ukraine, he currently maintains a nomadic existence as National Geographic's Digital Explorer.

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

Erscheint lt. Verlag	15.9.2011
Verlagsort	Buckinghamshire
Sprache	englisch
Maße	135 x 216 mm
Themenwelt	Reiseführer ► Europa ► Island
ISBN-10	1-84162-361-X / 184162361X
ISBN-13	978-1-84162-361-0 / 9781841623610
Zustand	Neuware