ICELAND, GREENLAND & THE ARCTIC - TRAVEL GUIDES

“It works for the Icelanders. There's no one on the island telling them they're not good enough, so they just go ahead and sing and paint and write.”
- Eric Weiner, The Geography of Bliss

TRAVELING TO ICELAND, GREENLAND AND THE ARCTIC

Iceland tourism is booming, and for good reason. it is a magical place, fueled by warm people, a rich Viking history and dazzling natural beauty. Greenland is less popular, but that is part of the appeal, with a unique opportunity to wander at will. Here are our recommendations for the best travel books for travel to Iceland and Greenland.

A5 RECOMMENDATIONS

Frommer's Easy Guide to Iceland

The Frommer's travel guidebooks created by the legendary Arthur Frommer have been popular for years, and we particularly like the new EasyGuide format spearheaded by his daughter Pauline, with its simple but highly personalized reviews. There are recommendations for everyone's budget, but the EasyGuide to Iceland stands out with its advice on reasonably priced hotels, restaurants, with helpful tips on how to get around and what best to see and do.

Lonely Planet: Greenland & The Arctic

We recommend Lonely Planet as the best guidebook for those traveling to Greenland for travelers, but it isn't easy to figure out how best to get around. Lonely Planet provides a great balance of practical travel tips, specific recommendations on what best to see and do, and helpful background on the country's history with coverage on cultural and environmental issues.

111 Places in Iceland That You Shouldn't Miss

One of our recommendations for someone who wants to experience Iceland like a local is the 111 Places That You Shouldn't Miss guide. This isn’t the right guide for someone coming for an initial quick visit, but 111 Places is an excellent resource for insider-type ideas not normally elsewhere. A perfect gift for those who really want to see the heart and soul of this enigmatic part of the world.

Iceland: Land of the Sagas

Another entertaining and informative book to help prepare for a trip to the mysterious country of Iceland was co-written by Jon Krakauer (author of Into Thin Air) and David Roberts. Iceland: Land of the Sagas is a blend of photography, history, and travel guide. The authors blend their own stories traveling around this beautiful country with myths and legends of monks and Vikings, outlaws and adventurers, trolls and witches.