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 Information on Iceland |
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Country
info
A
concise guide to the history, culture and traditions including
other relevant
information.
For a breakdown
of information on this country select:
Country
Guide
Get a feel
for City life in:
City
Guide
Contact
information with no frills at:
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
The place for maps online:
Maps.com
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 Embassy/Visa Details |
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Ambulance,
Fire and Police numbers are listed. Marine, Mountain
and Consulate (24Hr) Emergency numbers to follow, where
applicable.
Police:
Ambulance:
Fire: |
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| Health & Safety |
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| Accessibility |
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bakpaka
is in the process of researching accessibility for
ALL travellers worldwide.
For European Rail Passes, TGV and Point to Point Tickets:
Euro Railways
The information being collated reflects the standards
and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation,
places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.
Airport
facilities and much more at:
World
Airport Guide
It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just
say hello
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| Travel Tips/What's on |
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General
and country specific tips for backpackers, including
things to do and see. We are looking for your input,
so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers
and us know what's happening out there!!!
If
you would like to become an author, please email
us:
info [AT] bakpaka dot- com
Well-versed
in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet
online
ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves
the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local
people.
Visit
the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre
at:
Ecotourism
Small scale, locally produced, low-impact ecotours:
EarthFoot
For
tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman
What
to see and where to find it:
Tourist
Attractions
News
and comment from around the world:
World News Europe
News
and comment from around the world:
World News Polar
Regions
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| Climate Report/When to go |
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This
section will develop into a comprehensive guide to
current weather and seasonal trends experienced in
this country, and advise on weather related issues
affecting places of interest.
Current
regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather
Europe
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| Accommodation/Cyber Cafes |
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bakpaka
is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide
to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check
out the worldwide accommodation options below and
through our travel link…
The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN
The
4anything guide to hostels:
Worldwide
Accommodations
A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under
construction.
The
most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes
Here's
a selection operating in this country:
xnet internet café
Noatun 17,
Reykjavik 105, Iceland.
Tel: (354) 5626000
Fax: (354) 5629031
E-mail: cal@xnet.is
Cost/Hour: 600 kr
Hours: 09:00-24:00 (daily)
Thomsen Netkaffi
Hafnarstraeti 17,
Reykjavik 101, Iceland.
Email: netkaffi@thomsen.is
Cost/Hour: US$7
Hours: 11:00-01:00 (Mon-Thur), 11:00-22:00 (Fri),
12:00-21:00 (Sat), 12:00-01:00 (Sun)
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| Travel Advice |
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bakpaka
is in the process of building a Travel Information Centre.
In the meantime updated travel advice can be found at
the following addresses:
Although
this information can sometimes be specific, the majority
will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.
U.S.
Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S.
Customs
U.K.
Customs
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