Life isn't exactly normal lodging at the Pennykettles
- not when you're surrounded by hundreds of clay pottery dragons. Fate seems
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Nobody knows Iceland like Lonely Planet. With our 7th edition youll discover the otherworldly beauty of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula chat with locals while bathing in Myvatns geothermal pool walk over lava fields & past glaciers on the Landmannalaugar to porsmork hike & indulge in gourmet Icelandic cuisine in Reykjaviks top-class restaurants. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate practical & honest advice designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Full-color highlights capture the very best of Iceland
Includes: tailored itineraries to help plan short or extended trips Dedicated chapter takes you onward to Greenland & the Faeroe Islands
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A land of fire & ice Iceland never ceases to astonish. This unique country active volcanically with hot springs & floes of lava side by side with glaciers in its deserted rocky landscapes is home to some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. The vast Vatnajokull Glacier
- the largest in Europe
- & the volcanic island of Surtsey which was created by eruptions of basalt from the sea off Icelands coast from 1963 to 1967 are only two of the countrys breathtaking sights. Photographer Patrick Desgraupes has captured Icelandss drama & mystery as no other photographer before him has.

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A mythical kingdom ruled by elves & Arctic energy Iceland is where the past meets the future in an elemental symphony of wind stone fire & ice. Brandon Presser Lonely Planet Writer Getting you to the heart of a place" Amazing experiences Inspirational images activities information & destination highlights. Plan the perfect trip Planning features & top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Get off the beaten tracks Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features Outdoor activities feature Ring Road planner Wildlife-watching guide Cultural background We tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is." ...

Exotic yet conveniently close Iceland attracts an increasing number of visitors from the UK & the rest of Europe. With its colossal glaciers vast lava flows & thundering waterfalls the country's primordial landscape awards visitors with unforgettable vistas & incredible trekking beneath the glowing northern lights. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast an independent traveller on a budget or a comfort-seeking tourist author Andrew Evans shows you how to do it
- ' Icelander' style
- at this trendy eco-friendly destination.

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Baedeker is proud to add this exciting new title to its innovative series. This superb full-colour illustrated guide to Iceland ...

With this up-to-date authoritative guide you can experience all the sights & Best Of" recommendations for Icel&. You can discover hotels & restaurants trendy spots & also pick up tips on what to do on a limited budget ideas for shopping as well as suggestions for travel with kids & sport & activities. Also contains: Festivals & Events In a Nutshell Travel Tips Links Blogs Apps & More Useful Phrases in Icelandic & a comprehensive index. Iceland is a land full of contrasts surprises & secrets. In the ancient volcanic landscape you feel you've been transported back to the time when the earth was first created. The country's greatest treasure is its unique natural world & medieval sagas are part of the national cultural heritage. With MARCO POLO Iceland nature lovers can experience a veritable El Dorado. This practical guide book small enough to slip into your pocket takes you to thunderous geysers massive glaciers fascinating deserts of lava black beaches steep cliffs & breathtaking waterfalls. Become an adventurer & set off on a riding or glacier tour. Unwind in hot pots warm baths. Experience the midnight sun weaving its magic & the beguiling enchantment of the polar lights. Or go shopping in the lively mini-metropolis of Reykjavik. The Insider Tips tell you where it's good value to camp & where you can go diving between continental plates. The " Best Of" pages succinctly tell you what's unique to Iceland where there are great places for free where's nice on rainy days & where you can relax & chill out. On the " Perfect Tour" you'll get to know Iceland in all its glory. The tips on what to do on a limited budget in each chapter show how you can experience a great deal with very little money & snap up some real bargains. Get to know the cultural monuments & experience the highlands. Trips & Tours take you to glaciers & geysers through wasteland & to waterfalls. On water & on land on glaciers & on lakes: there are possibilities for outdoor activities everywhere in Icel&. You'll find the most important suggestions in the Sport & Activities chapter. The Dos & Don'ts advise you know why you should wear swimwear in the shower & why you should not mock the myths. MARCO POLO Iceland gives comprehensive coverage of all the islands regions. To help you find your way around there's a detailed road atlas with street atlas of Reykjavik inside the back cover & additional removable pull-out map." ...

Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning.

Includes:: city plan of Reykjavik. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 750 000.


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Winner of the 2012 Ellis Peters Historical Fiction Award ICELIGHT is the third in the critically acclaimed Peter Cotton series following the fortunes of British spy Peter Cotton as he navigates the treacherous uncertainties of the post-war world. For all fans of John le Carre Robert Harris Eric Ambler & Graham Greene. Confirms Aly Monroes genius for creating tension... Daily Telegraph 1947. Threadbare London endures the bleakest coldest winter for decades. Food rationing is worse than during the war. Coal supplies run out. The Thames freezes over. Against a background of black ice blackouts & the black market agent Peter Cotton is seconded to Operation Sea-snake. MI5 is in the grip of civil war; MI6 is riddled with traitors. Unsure who to trust
- or even who is pulling the strings
- Cotton ever the outsider must protect an atomic scientist caught up in a vicious homophobic witch-hunt limit the damage caused by a bully-boy MP rely on a rent-boy informer & despite the murderous attentions of a couple of Glasgow razor boys embark on a ruthless hunt of his own.

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The elite police officers secretly launching Scotlands biggest ever offensive against organised crime had only one target. His name was Jamie Stevenson but he was known as The Iceman the biggest drugs trafficker the country has ever seen. Suspected of a string of murders
- including the gangland assassination of his best friend
- Stevensons decade-long rise was built on ruthless ambition strategic cunning & calculated brutal violence. It left him at the head of one of Europes biggest smuggling operations pouring tons of drugs & guns onto the streets of Scotl&. The Iceman" tells the astonishing story of Stevensons rise & fall offering a unique & explosive insight into Operation Folklore the unprecedented four-year investigation that ended in his arrest. It lays bare the blood-soaked business of Scotlands most powerful crime lord & for the first time exposes how he made
- & laundered
- his dirty millions."



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