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If you've opted for an anti-clockwise circuit of Route 1, this eBook is your guide to Iceland's stunning South East. The eastern reaches of Suðurland are a mesmerising wonderland of spectacular scenery rich in contrasts. As you travel further east, you’ll approach Vatnajökull National Park, which covers a tenth of the country and is home to Europe’s largest glacier. The treasures of South East Iceland include ghostly glacier lagoons, winding river canyons, countless waterfalls, and multi-coloured mountains made of basalt and rhyolite. Visited in the past by the Romans, Vikings, Celts,...

For fans of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and ElvenQuest, this is the epic fantasy series first heard on BBC Radio 4 in 1980 that wonderfully parodies J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. The kingdom of Albion is under threat from The Evil One, and the wizard Radox The Green has...

Journey back to 1838, as explorers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood traverse the dense Honduran forests, led by their guide through the rampant growth along the Cop√°n River. There, they stumble upon a symbol of the long-lost Mayan civilization - a 14-foot stone column, adorned with a stern-faced man and hieroglyphics, demonstrating craftsmanship rivalling the finest Egyptian monuments. Stephens chronicles their discoveries and travels in Central America, while Catherwood immortalizes the stunning Mayan architecture through his artistry. This gripping narrative, reminiscent of ...

The News Quiz, one of Britain's funniest and quirkiest panel games, has been providing headlines and punchlines since it first aired in 1977. In these four episodes, among the panellists offering wit and wisdom on both national and parochial events are Alan Coren, Andy Hamilton, Jeremy Hardy...

Join hosts Johnny Ganache and The Manster on an adventure exploring greater geekdom! No fanboys here, we tell it like we see it.

Driving from Reykjavík to Vík is a marvellous introduction to the Ring Road, and this eBook is your step-by-step guide to the sensational South Coast. Here you will find an amazingly diverse natural environment filled with magnificent must-see landscapes. Everywhere you look, the views on the South Coast are simply staggering, with three main attractions – waterfalls, glaciers, and black sand beaches. Waterfalls – see two of the most captivating cascades in Europe The vast glaciers that top the mountains and volcanoes inland send surging currents of crystal-clear meltwater down their ...

Der junge Staatsanwalt Carlo Caprizzi überwirft sich mit seinen Vorgesetzten, wird freigestellt und geht zur Selbstfindung nach Triest. Er beobachtet, wie Bilder aus dem Museum der Renaissance gestohlen werden, andere werden mit Farbe übergossen. Carlo Caprizzi gerät selbst unter Verdacht. Staatsanwältin Loretta Cucinotta nötigt ihn, die Sache aufzuklären. Gemeinsam mit der schönen, aber impulsiven Simona Cinquetti macht er sich auf die Suche. Wer aber steckt hinter dem Diebstahl und der Farbattacke? Das Syndikat, bestehend aus smarten und weniger smarten Mitgliedern.

If you're a first-time visitor to Iceland, you'll have a lot of questions as you plan your trip. "Iceland - Your Questions Answered" is here to help! Wondering what to pack, what the weather will be like and how to get to the city from the airport? This is the 2025 update to the first edition, with lots of fresh content and guides to Iceland’s festivals, food, folklore, language, and public transport. CONTENTS What to pack? ...a simple guide to packing the right clothes, whatever the season What’s the weather like? …a month-by-month guide to the weather, daylight hours and visitor ...

If you want to see the wilder side of Iceland, the Westfjords are waiting for you. Lonely Planet named it the “number 1” region to visit in its Best in Travel in 2022, and it’s easy to see why. Located away from the well-worn Ring Road circuit, fewer than 10% of Icelandic sightseers take the opportunity to explore this extraordinary region. You won’t find many coach tours sharing the road with you here! Instead, you will find a marvellous multitude of brooding mountains, dramatic peninsulas and azure fjords in a magical realm that almost feels like another world. Sparsely populated ...

If you want to escape Iceland’s busier tourist trails, the North East of Iceland is the place to come. It's the perfect place for unhurried travel, rich in fabulous places to visit, and home to some of the country’s best whale and bird watching spots. Discover the beautiful basalt columns at Stuðlagil, the roaring waterfalls of Goðafoss, Dettifoss and Selfoss, the magical vistas of Mývatn, and the remarkable volcanic features of Ásbyrgi, Dimmuborgir and Hverir. Experience an adventure like no other, exploring the stunning multi-hued landscapes of North East Iceland. Immerse yourself...

Northern Iceland, where the Land of Fire and Ice brushes the Arctic Circle, might be the farthest north you will ever get to travel. Compared to the other regions in Iceland, its North West quadrant might have fewer "superstar sights "to catch your attention. There aren't as many towering waterfalls, glittering glaciers, or fizzing geothermal areas to see here, for example. On the other hand, Eyjafjörður is Iceland's longest fjord, and its nutrient-rich waters make it a magnet for whales, orcas, and dolphins. And the magnificent Arctic Coast Way offers you a dazzling parade of photogenic ...

Just a couple of hours away from Reykjavík, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula presents a fantastic combination of photogenic mountains, plunging waterfalls, ancient lava fields and a gigantic glacier-topped volcano. You can find all of Iceland’s best features here, and Snæfellsnes is often described as “Iceland in Miniature”. Almost a Ring Road of its own, this 200-kilometre loop is a gorgeous sampler of what Iceland offers. When Jules Verne wrote “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” the Snæfellsnes Peninsula was his inspiration. The story tells of a German geologist following a ...

The Reykjanes Peninsula, including Keflavík Airport Guide and The Blue Lagoon The first sight of Iceland for most visitors, the Reykjanes peninsula is home to the international airport at Keflavík, the world-famous geothermal spa at the Blue Lagoon and the UNESCO Global Geopark. Reykjanes, also known as Smoky Nose, is filled with brooding volcanoes, bubbling geothermal areas, and rugged lava fields. Formed by relatively recent volcanic eruptions, it’s Iceland's “newest” region. This is where you’ll discover that Iceland is a country still in the making, with constant geological ...

Iceland is a dream destination for adventurous travellers searching for memorable moments, a photographer's paradise with cinematic landscapes in every part of the country, where you can enjoy one of the world's best road trips. Spectacular scenery lies around every turn, with magnificent viewpoints that will take your breath away. Renting a car of your own is the best way to experience this island of extremes, and this eBook is your guide to Route 1, the most famous road in the country. It's your easy-to-follow trail through a land filled with sensational sights. The "Land of Fire and Ice"...