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Just curious, has anyone traveled to Icleand ?
Just curious, has anyone traveled to Icleand ?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around personal experiences and curiosity regarding travel to Iceland. Participants share anecdotes, thoughts on the country's appeal, and references to its geographical characteristics.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express a desire to visit Iceland, noting it is an appealing destination due to its economy.
- One participant mentions having traveled to Iceland multiple times in the late 1980s and early 1990s, describing memories of ice, glaciers, and the landscape.
- Another participant recounts a flight experience in 1969, highlighting the low-cost airline options and a brief stop at Keflavik airport.
- Several participants mention only having indirect experiences with Iceland, such as being diverted to Keflavik or visiting the airport without exploring the country itself.
- There is a humorous reference to the misconception about Iceland being icy compared to Greenland, with some participants discussing the marketing behind the names.
- One participant shares a link to an article about Iceland, indicating interest in historical context or travel narratives.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally share a curiosity about Iceland and personal anecdotes related to travel, but there is no consensus on specific experiences or recommendations regarding visiting the country.
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Some statements rely on personal memories and anecdotes, which may lack verification or detailed context. There are references to external sources that are not accessible to all participants.
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Individuals interested in travel experiences, cultural discussions about Iceland, or those considering a trip to the country may find this discussion relevant.
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land_of_ice said:
It's on my list and a great time to go given their economy. But wait for spring :D
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I am also a big fan...never been there, but I would love to go.
Judging from your user name, are you from Iceland, land_of_ice?
(And yes I know Iceland is not really a land of ice...Greenland is though - an early example of slick marketing
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lisab said:(And yes I know Iceland is not really a land of ice...Greenland is though - an early example of slick marketing
Actually that has been proposed before
but the ref [2] doesn't download to me, so I can't verify.
Anyway, been to Iceland a couple of times, in the late 1980s and early 1990s when we had no air refuel capacity yet and we had to land our F-16s at Kevlavik half way during our ferry flights from the Netherlands to Goose Bay in Labrador for low flying training.
Vague memories about ice, glaciers, large dark and wet gravel plains, missing the vegetation. Not a place of friendly sceneries although there is plenty to see.
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Technically, yes. I traveled from Europe back to the US in 1969. Back then the cheapest flight was on Icelandic Airlilnes because, I was told, they were not a part of IATA which set prices. I had to go to Luxembourgh to board the plane and we stopped in Kevlavik on the way. It was at night and all I saw was the airport. It was mid November and in fact the whole place was covered in snow.
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I've been diverted to Keflavik. Does that count?
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I watched Mighty Ducks II
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Here's an article about Icelandic from Time magazine written about the time that I flew.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,909595,00.html"
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I've been to their airport...
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Watch out for the terrorists
http://www.thorkell.com/gallery9.htm
http://www.thorkell.com/gallery9.htm
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I've been to Iceland on google maps.
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