Category Archives: Iceland – 2011

Coming to the rescue

Posted on October 10, 2015 by simpletravelourway

What do we like to do? Travel. Hike. Camp. Explore. And even better to foreign places… Usually we travel alone, just the two of us. Fewer and fewer friends over the years wanted as much active outdoor trips, as they … Continue reading →

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Time to eat in Iceland

Posted on July 4, 2012 by simpletravelourway

It’s dinnertime and we’re hungry.  Let’s talk food.  How is dining in Iceland – especially on a budget?   We can report it’s better than the guidebooks led us to believe.  Not great, mind you, but we had some pleasant surprises. … Continue reading →

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Getaway

Posted on June 28, 2012 by simpletravelourway

Maybe you can understand.  We had jobs where we sat in an office chair, the vista was our computer screens, the sounds were phones ringing, and the air was super cooled in the summer. We wanted a getaway vacation and … Continue reading →

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Iceland: Halldor Laxness’ home

Posted on December 3, 2011 by simpletravelourway

One of my favorite authors is the Icelandic writer, Olaf Olafsson.  I’ve read every one of his books. I’d heard of Halldor Laxness, another Icelandic writer. So, I guess I was favorably predisposed and hoping his books would be another … Continue reading →

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Iceland: Hiking from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk

Posted on November 12, 2011 by simpletravelourway

Iceland has been in our top 5 hiking destinations for many years.  In a country with great scenery,  deciding on the hike from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk was surprisingly easy. It’s reported to be a world-class hike.  Let’s go! Could we … Continue reading →

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Iceland: Heading north

Posted on October 30, 2011 by simpletravelourway

Planning a trip to Iceland changes all the rules.  Did we stay in 2 or 3 star hotels; travel by train; or dine in lovely, thoughtfully chosen restaurants?  Not even close.  You go to Iceland for the breathtaking scenery so … Continue reading →

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