Opis: Iceland / Islandia. Przewodnik wyd. Bradt
Sklep: BESTMAP Wojciech Mozio

    Not just for those looking to glimpse glaciers or wallow in hot springs, Bradt’s new edition of this award-winning guide to Iceland caters to the outdoor enthusiast as well as those who share Andrew Evans\' passion for the country’s rich Viking traditions and history. Learn when to use each one of the eight Icelandic words for sheep, how to avoid injury from dive-bombing Arctic terns, or the connections between present-day sites and Iceland’s rich literary tradition of sagas. Biking, trekking, deep-sea and river fishing, horse-riding, glacier exploration, Reykjavík’s wild nightlife – it’s all covered.     Contents   PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Climate, Population, Administration, Government, Politics, International relations, Economy Chapter 2 The Icelanders
History, Culture, People, Language, Beliefs Chapter 3 Natural History
Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Flora, Fauna Chapter 4 Preparations
When to visit, Public holidays, Highlights and itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Customs, Embassies and consulates, Getting to Iceland, Health, Safety, Travelling with children, Money and budgeting, What to take, Maps Chapter 5 Travelling in Iceland
Velkomin!, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Media and communications, Shopping, Activities PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 6 Reykjavík Chapter 7 Reykjanes Chapter 8 Suourland (South Iceland) Chapter 9 Vesturland (West Iceland) Chapter 10 Vestfiroir (The West Fjords) Chapter 11 Norourland Vestra (The Northwest) Chapter 12 Norourland Eystra (The Northeast) Chapter 13 Austurland (East Iceland) Chapter 14 Halendio (The Highlands) Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index