Andrew Evans is a travel writer, author and TV host based in Washington, DC. He made his first trip to Iceland in 1998, and has been back more than 25 times since. He is the author of five books, including Bradt's guide to Ukraine and a travel memoir, The Black Penguin. He has completed more than 40 assignments for National Geographic, reporting from over 100 countries and all seven continents. He also writes for BBC Travel, Afar and Reader's Digest, and hosts travel programmes for the National Geographic Channel. Andrew speaks Russian, French, Spanish and some Icelandic, and holds degrees from BYU and Oxford University. Find out more on his website (AndrewEvans.org) or on social media (@WheresAndrew).This edition has been updated by James Taylor, a freelance travel journalist specialising in culture and adventure in Europe. With 3 years experience of living, working, and writing in Iceland, he has travelled extensively across the entire country and explored all its remotest regions. He contributes to magazines and websites in Europe and Australia and has worked with several tourism bodies in Iceland, including WOW Air and Visit Vatnajökull. James also worked in the tourism industry, helping other visitors discover the country, travel safely, and generally encouraging them to chase their own adventures. He has contributed to the World Nomads Insiders' Guide to Iceland and writes for several different Icelandic travel blogs.

• Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Population, Administration, Government, Politics, International relations, EconomyChapter 2 The Icelanders History, People, Language, Beliefs, Culture Chapter 3 Natural History Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Flora, Fauna Chapter 4 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around,Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Activities, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business, Cultural etiquette, Velkomin! PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 5 Reykjavík History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Natural Reykjavík, Greater Reykjavík Chapter 6 Reykjanes Getting there and around, Reykjanesbær and around, Garður, Blue Lagoon, Grindavík, Reykjanestá, Reykjanesfólkvangur Reserve, Trekking in Reykjanes, Fagradalsfjall Volcano Chapter 7 Sudurland (South Iceland) Getting around, Thingvellir National Park, Laugarvatn, Geysir, Gullfoss, Flúðir, Skálholt, Hveragerði, Selfoss, Thjórsárdalur, Landmannalaugar, Mt Hekla, Hvolsvöllur, Vestmannaeyjar (The WestmanIslands), Thórsmörk, Skógar, Vík, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Lakagígar Chapter 8 Vesturland (West Iceland) Getting there and around, Hvalfjörður, Akranes, Borgarfjörður and around, Húsafell and around, Snæfellsnes, Ólafsvík, Grundarfjörður, Stykkishólmur, Búðardalur Chapter 9 Vestfirdir (The West Fjords) Getting there and away, Getting around, Ísafjörður, Isafjarðarjúp, Bolungarvík, Suðureyri, Flateyri, Thingeyri, Arnarfjörður, Tálknafjörður, Patreksfjörður, Látrabjarg and around, Vatnsfjörður,Breiðafjörður, Flatey, Reykhólar, Strandir Chapter 10 Nordurland vestra (The Northwest) Getting there and around, Vatsnes, Húnafjörður, Skagafjörður, Tröllaskagi, Hrísey Chapter 11 Nordurland eystra (The Northeast) Getting around, Akureyri and around, Grímsey, Thingeyjarsveit, Mývatn, Húsavík, Tjörnes, Kelduhverfi, Jökulsárgljúfur, Melrakkaslétta, Thórshöfn and around, Langanes Chapter 12 Austurland (East Iceland) Möðrudalur, Vopnafjörður, Vesturöræfi, The East Fjords, Vatnajökull National Park and around Chapter 13 Hálendi. (The Highlands) Getting around, Kjölur, Kerlingarfjöll, Sprengisandur, Mt Askja, Mt Herðubreið, Kverkfjöll Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index

'...highly informative.'Transworld Surf'Recommended reading'Wanderlust magazine

Andrew Evans is a travel writer, author and TV host based in Washington, DC. He made his first trip to Iceland in 1998, and has been back more than 25 times since. He is the author of five books, including Bradt's guide to Ukraine and a travel memoir, The Black Penguin. He has completed more than 40 assignments for National Geographic, reporting from over 100 countries and all seven continents. He also writes for BBC Travel, Afar and Reader's Digest, and hosts travel programmes for the National Geographic Channel. Andrew speaks Russian, French, Spanish and some Icelandic, and holds degrees from BYU and Oxford University. Find out more on his website (AndrewEvans.org) or on social media (@WheresAndrew).This edition has been updated by James Taylor, a freelance travel journalist specialising in culture and adventure in Europe. With 3 years experience of living, working, and writing in Iceland, he has travelled extensively across the entire country and explored all its remotest regions. He contributes to magazines and websites in Europe and Australia and has worked with several tourism bodies in Iceland, including WOW Air and Visit Vatnajökull. James also worked in the tourism industry, helping other visitors discover the country, travel safely, and generally encouraging them to chase their own adventures. He has contributed to the World Nomads Insiders' Guide to Iceland and writes for several different Icelandic travel blogs.

• Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Population, Administration, Government, Politics, International relations, EconomyChapter 2 The Icelanders History, People, Language, Beliefs, Culture Chapter 3 Natural History Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Flora, Fauna Chapter 4 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around,Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Activities, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business, Cultural etiquette, Velkomin! PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 5 Reykjavík History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Natural Reykjavík, Greater Reykjavík Chapter 6 Reykjanes Getting there and around, Reykjanesbær and around, Garður, Blue Lagoon, Grindavík, Reykjanestá, Reykjanesfólkvangur Reserve, Trekking in Reykjanes, Fagradalsfjall Volcano Chapter 7 Sudurland (South Iceland) Getting around, Thingvellir National Park, Laugarvatn, Geysir, Gullfoss, Flúðir, Skálholt, Hveragerði, Selfoss, Thjórsárdalur, Landmannalaugar, Mt Hekla, Hvolsvöllur, Vestmannaeyjar (The WestmanIslands), Thórsmörk, Skógar, Vík, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Lakagígar Chapter 8 Vesturland (West Iceland) Getting there and around, Hvalfjörður, Akranes, Borgarfjörður and around, Húsafell and around, Snæfellsnes, Ólafsvík, Grundarfjörður, Stykkishólmur, Búðardalur Chapter 9 Vestfirdir (The West Fjords) Getting there and away, Getting around, Ísafjörður, Isafjarðarjúp, Bolungarvík, Suðureyri, Flateyri, Thingeyri, Arnarfjörður, Tálknafjörður, Patreksfjörður, Látrabjarg and around, Vatnsfjörður,Breiðafjörður, Flatey, Reykhólar, Strandir Chapter 10 Nordurland vestra (The Northwest) Getting there and around, Vatsnes, Húnafjörður, Skagafjörður, Tröllaskagi, Hrísey Chapter 11 Nordurland eystra (The Northeast) Getting around, Akureyri and around, Grímsey, Thingeyjarsveit, Mývatn, Húsavík, Tjörnes, Kelduhverfi, Jökulsárgljúfur, Melrakkaslétta, Thórshöfn and around, Langanes Chapter 12 Austurland (East Iceland) Möðrudalur, Vopnafjörður, Vesturöræfi, The East Fjords, Vatnajökull National Park and around Chapter 13 Hálendi. (The Highlands) Getting around, Kjölur, Kerlingarfjöll, Sprengisandur, Mt Askja, Mt Herðubreið, Kverkfjöll Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index

'...highly informative.'Transworld Surf'Recommended reading'Wanderlust magazine

Andrew Evans is a travel writer, author and TV host based in Washington, DC. He made his first trip to Iceland in 1998, and has been back more than 25 times since. He is the author of five books, including Bradt's guide to Ukraine and a travel memoir, The Black Penguin. He has completed more than 40 assignments for National Geographic, reporting from over 100 countries and all seven continents. He also writes for BBC Travel, Afar and Reader's Digest, and hosts travel programmes for the National Geographic Channel. Andrew speaks Russian, French, Spanish and some Icelandic, and holds degrees from BYU and Oxford University. Find out more on his website (AndrewEvans.org) or on social media (@WheresAndrew).This edition has been updated by James Taylor, a freelance travel journalist specialising in culture and adventure in Europe. With 3 years experience of living, working, and writing in Iceland, he has travelled extensively across the entire country and explored all its remotest regions. He contributes to magazines and websites in Europe and Australia and has worked with several tourism bodies in Iceland, including WOW Air and Visit Vatnajökull. James also worked in the tourism industry, helping other visitors discover the country, travel safely, and generally encouraging them to chase their own adventures. He has contributed to the World Nomads Insiders' Guide to Iceland and writes for several different Icelandic travel blogs.

• Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Population, Administration, Government, Politics, International relations, EconomyChapter 2 The Icelanders History, People, Language, Beliefs, Culture Chapter 3 Natural History Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Flora, Fauna Chapter 4 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around,Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Activities, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business, Cultural etiquette, Velkomin! PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 5 Reykjavík History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Natural Reykjavík, Greater Reykjavík Chapter 6 Reykjanes Getting there and around, Reykjanesbær and around, Garður, Blue Lagoon, Grindavík, Reykjanestá, Reykjanesfólkvangur Reserve, Trekking in Reykjanes, Fagradalsfjall Volcano Chapter 7 Sudurland (South Iceland) Getting around, Thingvellir National Park, Laugarvatn, Geysir, Gullfoss, Flúðir, Skálholt, Hveragerði, Selfoss, Thjórsárdalur, Landmannalaugar, Mt Hekla, Hvolsvöllur, Vestmannaeyjar (The WestmanIslands), Thórsmörk, Skógar, Vík, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Lakagígar Chapter 8 Vesturland (West Iceland) Getting there and around, Hvalfjörður, Akranes, Borgarfjörður and around, Húsafell and around, Snæfellsnes, Ólafsvík, Grundarfjörður, Stykkishólmur, Búðardalur Chapter 9 Vestfirdir (The West Fjords) Getting there and away, Getting around, Ísafjörður, Isafjarðarjúp, Bolungarvík, Suðureyri, Flateyri, Thingeyri, Arnarfjörður, Tálknafjörður, Patreksfjörður, Látrabjarg and around, Vatnsfjörður,Breiðafjörður, Flatey, Reykhólar, Strandir Chapter 10 Nordurland vestra (The Northwest) Getting there and around, Vatsnes, Húnafjörður, Skagafjörður, Tröllaskagi, Hrísey Chapter 11 Nordurland eystra (The Northeast) Getting around, Akureyri and around, Grímsey, Thingeyjarsveit, Mývatn, Húsavík, Tjörnes, Kelduhverfi, Jökulsárgljúfur, Melrakkaslétta, Thórshöfn and around, Langanes Chapter 12 Austurland (East Iceland) Möðrudalur, Vopnafjörður, Vesturöræfi, The East Fjords, Vatnajökull National Park and around Chapter 13 Hálendi. (The Highlands) Getting around, Kjölur, Kerlingarfjöll, Sprengisandur, Mt Askja, Mt Herðubreið, Kverkfjöll Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index

'...highly informative.'Transworld Surf'Recommended reading'Wanderlust magazine