Fire and Iceland
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SoundHovering over a map icon will show a tool-tip which will disappear when you move off the icon. If the tool-tip has a < symbol then the full info contains a pronunciation. When you click the icon, if there's a white ▶ button in the pop-up marker, it'll play the sound of a pronunciation when clicked / tapped. | MarkersPlease click the markers for more info. Some places appear in more than one set, and some markers are close together. Hovering over a marker should bring it to the front so you can click it. | CirclesThe "Videos" category contains multiples in some places. These are represented by a circle with a number in it.
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Clicking a clapper-board icon will open a modal window containing the media. | MountainsIt is outwith the scope of this map to provide all of the mountain names and locations. Those provided here are significant to us in some way - e.g. they will be referenced in our photos (when we eventually include them.) | TunnelsRoad tunnels are shown as an icon and also as a red line approximating the underground route. Planned works not yet completed are depicted by a dotted line. More info is available within the tunnel marker pop-up.

Volcanoes, glaciers, icebergs, waterfalls, Aurora Borealis

Peace and quiet, wildlife, sea life, black sand, clean water, good food, challenging roads, spectacular views, changeable weather

 Assorted facts and figures, and quite a lot of opinions about Iceland,
created by two British tourists. No adverts or cookies. What's not to like?

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Icelandic pronunciations from Forvo by
addihetja, alexandrayr, Almar, arnargisla, armannbern, aus11, bjarkibjarki, bjartursteingrims, dagurb, Elin, evarun, gbergur, goli77, Gudrun, guttyxx, hlodver,
jonjonson, kongurlo, mannrusl1, MrMe, olfine, Petur75, Prandelli27, ragnaror, ret001, Sindrijo, Snaedis, Steinninn, SusannaMargret, Villi, wertxi, and whyking.

These pages have been created by enthusiasts for recreation and
from a love of Iceland, photography and web design, not for profit.

BIG BAD CHUNKY DISCLAIMER:
The authors cannot guarantee the absence of errors or the currentness of the information included.
For this reason we recommend that any reader should also search for more information at other sources.
In any case the authors will not accept any responsibility for any action taken by anyone following the information contained in this website.
None are exhaustive lists and all are provided solely for your enjoyment, and for ours.
GPS coordinates provided are not exact. Should you wish to visit, these ought to get you to the immediate area but no guarantees.
This site is designed for most modern browsers but might not work correctly in oldies or if you turn off JS.
If it doesn't work on your phone, sorry, my bad.
All video footage is amateur and done on the fly. Enjoy!
All links open in a new browser tab because that's how I like it and I'm the one what writ it so there.
See, that wasn't so bad after all. And of course we value your privacy.

Website © Grafixation Ltd. All photos, video and other media © Mo Warden and Peter Oram.
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Last update: 21st March 2023