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Iceland Nightlife (Or Daylife, Depending On The Time Of Year)

Thursday, 8 Mar 2012 | Views [1308]

Drunk driving and drug offenses and punished seriously in Iceland. The accepted blood alcohol level is low compared to other countries -- 0.5 percent. If you’re caught driving with a level above that, you can immediately lose your license. Even for ... Read more >

Tags: drinking, europe, iceland, travel-crime, travel-crime, travel-legal, travel-safety


Volcanic Ash & Safety Decisions

Friday, 27 May 2011 | Views [711]

Is it safe for aircraft to fly through volcanic ash? The science on this isn't settled and that's leading to vigorous debate between forecasters, bureaucrats, pilots and airlines. But as WorldNomads.com travel safety specialist Phil Sylvester ... Read more >

Tags: ash, europe, iceland, travel-safety


Iceland - Volcanic Ash Alert #3

Wednesday, 25 May 2011 | Views [979]

The ash cloud from Iceland's Grimsvotn volcano has moved from Scotland and northern England to northern Germany, causing airports in Hamburg, Berlin and Bremen to close for a short period on Wednesday morning. Flight Cancellations According to ... Read more >

Tags: ash, europe, iceland, travel-alert, volcano


Iceland's Natural Dangers

Wednesday, 25 May 2011 | Views [899]

Iceland’s No. 1 danger is perhaps its No. 1 draw. This country full of natural beauty is also full of natural hazards. Some of the worst dangers pertain to geysers, which erupt and burn travelers each year. Other travelers have gotten hurt accidentally ... Read more >

Tags: ice safety, iceland, low temperature, travel-safety, volcanoes, winter


Iceland - Volcanic Ash Alert #2

Tuesday, 24 May 2011 | Views [875]

British Airways has suspended all flights from England to Scotland until 2pm on Tuesday May 24th, 2011 because of the cloud of Icelandic volcanic ash. The Dutch airline KLM has also cancelled 16 flights to Scotland and England. Flybe ... Read more >

Tags: ash, europe, iceland, travel-alert


Iceland - Volcanic Ash Alert

Monday, 23 May 2011 | Views [2130]

Another Icelandic volcano is erupting sending ash into the sky and closing airspace around Iceland’s capital. The Grimsvotn volcano began spewing ash on the weekend. It’s even bigger than the Eyjafjallajokull eruption of April last year, but ... Read more >

Tags: ash, europe, flights, iceland, travel-alert


The twists, turns and perils of driving in Iceland

Saturday, 8 Jan 2011 | Views [450]

Roads in Iceland are not as open and maintained as one might think. Barely a third of Iceland’s total network of roads are paved -- the remaining are gravel or dirt, especially those winding through the middle of the country. These roads are sometimes ... Read more >

Tags: europe, iceland, travel-safety, travel-transport


Iceland food and culture - A tongue twist of delightful options

Monday, 27 Sep 2010 | Views [1928]

One of the most interesting aspects of Iceland is its extraordinarily exotic food. Be prepared, if you go to Iceland, you will have things put in front of you that make the dining scene in Indiana Jones and the Temple Of Doom seem like Masterchef.... Read more >

Tags: culture, europe, food, iceland, travel-safety


Information regarding the disruption of flights due to Icelandic Volcanic Eruptions - World Nomads Policies

Friday, 16 Apr 2010 | Views [5013]

On 15 April 2010, airports across Europe and the United Kingdom grounded flights as a result of the impact of a volcanic ash cloud from Icelandic Volcanic Eruptions. This may cause delays for travellers departing from or flying to affected countries ... Read more >

Tags: flight delays, iceland, iceland, iceland volcano, travel delays, travel-alert, travel-insurance, united kingdom, volcanic ash, volcano

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