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The Little Book of Tourists in Iceland / Book
The Little Book of Tourists in Iceland / Book
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The Little Book of Tourists in Iceland / Book
Iceland is in the midst of an unprecedented tourist boom that has brought wealth to the country, but also myriad issues and challenges. Through 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.
Among 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
• Touring Iceland, staying safe—the things to keep in mind while traveling in Iceland’s treacherous terrain
• Out driving. The most dangerous parts of Iceland? Its roads! Read our tips for staying safe
• What they think of us—he things our visitors complain about
• What we think of them: tourist behaviours that really, seriously irk the Icelanders
• Crazy stories of tourists in Iceland (hahaha oh lord!)
• The environmental footprint: depletion of natural resources, pollution, and the physical impact of tourism
• Taxing tourists? The endless debate and what it entails
• Can't we just all get along? Tips for touring in harmony with the locals
• The truth about those Iceland myths: jailed bankers, believing in elves, the incest app, sleeping around … don’t believe everything you hear!
• The hilarious questions we get (“What time do the northern lights come on?”)
… and so much more!
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Canada, UK, Australia, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Portugal is closed for Food deliveries (Hot Dogs, Bread, Meat, Salmon & items that has short best before stamp)
US is not open for food deliveries, hope to solve soon
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Q: If I buy alcohol (Rum) from you, do you ship it from Iceland? Im curious because taxes for alcohol import is expensive in Sweden
A: Alcohol orders can not be shipped to Sweden
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A: Shipping time is 5-15 days airmail or E-Parcel and 2-4 days with DHL
A: Shipping time delays like due to the Corona Virus can be up to 35 days
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Q: Is shipping to Germany possible?
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(we love customers and we like to get more of them from all over the world)
Q: Do you ship to the Netherlands
A: Only in airmail, DHL is closed
Q: Do you ship to Australia....
A: Yes we do, far away and expencive but yes no problem at all.
Q: can I order meat to the UK
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A: Shipping time delays like due to the Corona Virus, big SALE days or holidays can be up to 35 days
Q: How much is shipping to the U.K.? And would I have to pay customs?
A: From 20 EUROS, yes you need to pay custom fee as you do not pay any VAT here in Iceland, gift orders can go through but you need to ask your postoffice or custom office if there is some rules about gifts.
A: Gift orders are when the Billing address is not the same as the Shipping address
Q: Do you ship to Canada. What size order make the shipping cost reasonable?
A: Yes we do in airmail, DHL is closed, lowest cost is for orders up to 2 kg. so please try to add more until you see the price changes
Q: Hello, just checking on shipping to the US
A: US is open, both airmail and DHL express but sorry no meat at the moment
Q: Hello! I see you ship around the world so I assume then you can ship within Iceland, too?
A: Yes we do, just change shipping address to any address within Iceland, no alcohol allowed in orders within Iceland
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Q: Can I order Hot Dogs to the US
A: No sorry Closed at the moment
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Food Restrictions - Closed Countries
All countries closed for meat, hot dogs and salmon
Food Restrictions - Closed Countries
Canada - Smoked food like lamb meat and salmon not allowed / DHL closed
France - Smoked food like lamb meat and salmon not allowed / DHL closed
Germany - Smoked food like lamb meat and salmon allowed in small orders
Spain - Smoked food like lamb meat and salmon not allowed
Portugal - Smoked food like lamb meat and salmon not allowed
Denmark - Smoked food like lamb meat and salmon not allowed
Italy - Smoked food like lamb meat and salmon not allowed
Asia - Smoked food like lamb meat and salmon not allowed
Norway - Closed
Sweden - Closed
Netherlands - Closed for all items in express
USA - Closed
Smoked items are like sausage, lamb meat, hot dogs, salmon and trout.
We do not allow order to countries that takes more than 2-3 days in delivery as the foot items can not be for long in store temperature.
All meat items are shipped out frozen to keep then save for longer time
Other countries are also closed but this can change and we will update this page weekly
