We Icelanders often find it amusing to hear how foreigners perceive us, our country and our society. Jordi Pujolá moved to Iceland from Spain in 2013 and has often been asked how he perceives Iceland. Jordi admits that he did find several things different from.
Generally speaking Iceland is a very family friendly tourist destination. There is always so much to see, and most of it is probably very different from what the children are used to. And you can stop the car almost everywhere. If you see some horses, cows.
According to Global Gender Gap Report 2014, published by the World Economic Forum, Iceland is the country with most gender equality. The Global Gender Gap Index presented in the report seeks to measure one important aspect of gender equality: the relative.
Many who are planning to travel to Iceland ask what to wear. Well, that depends on the time of year you are travelling. Iceland during winter and Iceland during summer are two totally different things. And that is a good thing because that gives you an excuse.
We are sometimes asked if you are supposed to tip in Iceland, at restaurants, in taxis and so forth. The short answer is no, you are not supposed to tip. Every person that serves you, whether it is the waiter in the restaurant or the cleaning staff at your.
Did you know that when entering an Icelandic home you are supposed to remove your shoes before entering the apartment? This is true for causal situations, like when friends or family just drop by. But if you are invited on a more formal occasion, say a dinner.
Icelandic hotels are obliged to collect a fee pr. sold night. Question: When considering accommodation or hotels costs in Reykjavik, can I expect the actual cost to be higher due to mandatory city fee or city tax? The short answer is no, there is not city.
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