Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Unavailable
    The Little Book of Tourists in Iceland: Tips, Tricks, and What the Icelanders Really Think of You
    Unavailable
    The Little Book of Tourists in Iceland: Tips, Tricks, and What the Icelanders Really Think of You
    Unavailable
    The Little Book of Tourists in Iceland: Tips, Tricks, and What the Icelanders Really Think of You
    Ebook217 pages2 hours

    The Little Book of Tourists in Iceland: Tips, Tricks, and What the Icelanders Really Think of You

    By Alda Sigmundsdottir

    4/5

    ()

    Currently unavailable

    Currently unavailable

    About this ebook

    Iceland is in the midst of an unprecedented tourist boom that has brought wealth to the country, but also myriad issues and challenges. In a series of short essays, this book provides a unique insight into the social and environmental impact that tourism is having on Iceland, and with wit and intelligence offers invaluable tips for touring safely, responsibly, and in harmony with the locals. A fascinating resource for anyone interested in contemporary Iceland, and an essential companion for all visitors to the country.

    Some of the topics addressed in this book:

    •Why now? - Reasons for the tourism boom in Iceland
    •The impact of tourism on Iceland’s housing market, health care system, law enforcement, search and rescue operations, and more
    •Klondike fever in the Icelandic tourism industry
    •Touring Iceland and staying safe: the main dangers of travel in Iceland
    •Out driving: essential things to keep in mind on Iceland’s roads
    •What they think of us: complaints that tourists of different nationalities have about Iceland and Icelanders
    •What we think of them: tourist behaviours that really, seriously irk the Icelanders
    •Crazy stories of tourists in Iceland
    •The environmental footprint: depletion of natural resources, pollution, and the physical impact of tourism
    •Taxing tourists, or not - the endless debate
    •How the locals really feel about the tourist invasion
    •The truth about those Iceland myths: jailed bankers, refusal to bail out banks, believing in elves, incest app, promiscuity, disgusting food ...

    ... and much, much more.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlda Sigmundsdottir
    Release dateMay 11, 2017
    ISBN9789935936936
    Unavailable
    The Little Book of Tourists in Iceland: Tips, Tricks, and What the Icelanders Really Think of You

    Related to The Little Book of Tourists in Iceland

    Related ebooks

    Social Science For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      Welcome To Wonderland

      Oct 5, 2017

      Welcome To Wonderland
      3 min read

    • Article

      Halló Iceland

      May 1, 2019

      Halló Iceland
      5 min read

    • Article

      Home Sweet Home

      Nov 18, 2021

      Home Sweet Home
      5 min read

    • Article

      What’s Up Northern Europe?

      Jul 22, 2019

      Cape Town-born Mandisa, a former gallery manager, moved to Switzerland three years ago to study towards a Project Management degree in Entrepreneurial Cultural Innovation. Mandisa visited Mariestad, a rural town in Sweden. Why Mariestad? A friend in

      2 min read

    • Article

      SVEN LINDBLAD Pioneering SUSTAINABILITY

      Oct 16, 2018

      With every trip, Sven Lindblad aims to turn travelers into conservationists. “When you see the glaciers and polar bears, and have a conversation about how climate is changing, it enters your psyche in a personal way,” says the CEO of Lindblad Expedit

      1 min read

    • Article

      Global Roundup

      Jun 13, 2022

      Global Roundup
      2 min read

    • Article

      The Pursuit Of Happiness

      Jun 15, 2023

      The Pursuit Of Happiness
      7 min read

    • Article

      Australia Bound

      Jul 15, 2020

      Australia Bound
      2 min read

    • Article

      Natural Selection

      Feb 7, 2023

      Natural Selection
      6 min read

    • Article

      Inside One Of The World’s Happiest And Loneliest Countries

      Jan 12, 2022

      In February of 2020, I moved to Stockholm for a year and a half. The experience gave me an interesting insight into the darker side of one of the world’s “happiest” countries. During my time in Sweden, I was continuously puzzled by the way society is

      5 min read

    • Article

      Letter Of The Month

      Mar 18, 2021

      Letter Of The Month
      3 min read

    • Article

      Editor’s Letter

      May 9, 2023

      Editor’s Letter
      2 min read

    • Article

      People Watching

      Mar 9, 2020

      People Watching
      8 min read

    • Article

      The Welcome Mat

      Aug 11, 2019

      Too Many Tourists? (August) No need even to ask. Tourism may be our largest income earner but, like dairying, it is out of control and the economic gains come at too high a price. Both sectors cause colossal environmental damage but for years they ha

      4 min read

    • Article

      For The Love Of Travel

      Feb 9, 2022

      For The Love Of Travel
      2 min read

    • Article

      Editor’s Letter

      Feb 1, 2022

      Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand/Aotearoa! Or to be more precise, welcome to an entire issue of International Traveller concentrating on the wonders of New Zealand, laden as it is with pick-your-jaw-off-the-floor scenery, unique experiences and loc

      1 min read

    • Article

      Put Your Nose In A Book

      Mar 15, 2024

      BY HEDLEY TWIDLE Jonathan Ball, R295 A man, a desire to see the world and a need to write it all down. This is not your average travel book; instead, we are invited along on the adventure. It’s a book of stories of faraway places that we ache to visi

      3 min read

    • Article

      Get ACTIVE

      Feb 4, 2021

      Get ACTIVE
      1 min read

    • Article

      Scott Probst

      Aug 5, 2021

      Scott Probst
      2 min read

    • Article

      Final Word

      Aug 12, 2023

      Final Word
      2 min read

    Reviews for The Little Book of Tourists in Iceland

    4/5

    6 ratings1 review

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

    • 5/5
      Interesting and insightful book about the other side of tourism in this beautiful country.