“Iceland is not a destination for a relaxing holiday. Oh, it’s a fantastic holiday destination. But it will not be relaxing. If you’re looking for a nap in the sunshine in an exotic locale, Iceland is not for you. If, however, you want to stay up around the clock, snorkel in crystal-clear ice-cold water, ride a snowmobile up the side of a glacier, tramp over a lava field to climb a volcano, dance in nightclubs until 5 a.m. — then get thee to the Land of Fire and Ice.”
– Wendy Sawatzky, Winnipeg Free Press, July 17, 2010 http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/travel/vacation-in-iceland-why-not-98657694.html
“After lunch we travelled to Nesjavellir, one of the country’s geothermal power plants. The vast majority of Iceland is powered with this clean alternative to fossil fuels. The nearby volcano system provides the necessary ingredients to a successful system. In a condensed version of the process, the steam is collected from bore holes and then separated from the water. The water is heated to provide warm water to the city and the steam is used for electricity production. The output of carbon dioxide is negligible compared with other neighboring countries while the standard of living is among the highest in the world.”
– Ryan I. and Hannah G.,“Voyage Across Iceland”, http://senrosu.wordpress.com/2010/07/14/voyage-across-iceland/
“This tiny little town of only 300 people, has been ripped from the pages of a fairytale. Only 280 kms from Reykjavik, you could be forgiven for driving right past along the national highway; but you’d certainly kick yourself for doing so. There may not be much to hold your interest for too long, but this is an essential photo opportunity at the very least. A quaint church on top of the hill or to the south, towering basalt sea stacks, thought to be petrified trolls caught out at sea, according to local folklore.
Vik, Icelandic for harbour, is the wettest place in Iceland and one most travelers never manage to see for themselves. This tiny place lies in the shadow of Katla, a volcano located underneath a nearby glacier which last erupted in 1918.”
– Dean North, “Iceland After The Ash Cloud: 6 Must-See Attractions”, http://blog.hotelclub.com/iceland-after-the-ash-cloud-6-must-see-attractions/
