Interested in Iceland? Ironically there’s never been a better time to visit with the weak Kroner making food, hotels and trips affordable-ish for non-scandics.
Here are some top tips.
Best blog – Alda Sigmundsdottir icelandweatherreport.com
Best whats on and cultural info – icelandreview.com
Best hotel – SAS 1919 is new and right at the centre of town in a converted bank.
Best tour – Reykjavik Excursions Golden Circle – see frozen waterfall Gulfoss beside boiling Geyser called Geysir in snow-decked landscape you can still drive in because all transport has the right tyres!
Only airline – Icelandair from Glasgow till they pull the flights at start December till April. Thereafter icelandexpress from Stansted
Best book – Dreamland – A Self Help Manual for a Frightened Nation ; and amazing book for thoughtful people everywhere by Andri Snaer Magnason Citizen Press
Nothing much to do with visiting Iceland or the current financial situation but an academic recently gave a talk at a Scottish conference relating to the Icelandic approach to supporting families.
"Changes in Support for Children and Families in Iceland: Social capitals, challenges and opportunities - Dóra Bjarnason"
Synchronised slideshow from
http://tinyurl.com/6jvcbc
or download audio/slides from
http://www.iriss.ac.uk/node/654
Posted by: Scottish Lass | November 22, 2008 at 11:02 PM