Go beyond the ordinary with this remarkable travelogue, guidebook, and coffee table keepsake filled with spectacular color photography that showcases Iceland's stunning beauty and hidden gems, from its fjords and highlands to the Western Islands and the capital Reykjavik-the first entry in the Hedonist's Guide travel series.
Combining essential insider details, cultural information, must-see attractions, and detailed maps with glorious custom photography, Stunning Iceland is the ultimate handbook for modern nomads, including both savvy travelers and novice tourists. Designed for twenty-first century globetrotters, Stunning Iceland features stylish graphics and an elegant visual design, as well as a breakdown of must-visit places, thematic double-page photographic spreads to help you discover and understand the city, and walking routes to explore each district away from the crowds.
Whether you prefer a more traditional visit or want to chart your own unique course, this user-friendly handbook includes everything you need-and more:
Discover the charm of a luxury ecolodge surrounded by nature
Meet the surfers of the Arctic
Taste the new Nordic gastronomy
Follow in the footsteps of the heroes of the Icelandic sagas
Meet the polar fox and the blue whale
Bathe in the natural hot springs
Admire the Icelandic flora
Learn about the battle between the tectonic plates beneath Iceland and its active volcanoes
Experience Reykjavik, the nation's beating heart
Stunning Iceland offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike. Best of all, the gorgeous photography transforms the book into a keepsake that will transport you back to your favorite places and sights long after returning home.
Experience Iceland as never before with the Hedonist's Guide!
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc
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Gewebe-Einband
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Höhe: 265 mm
Breite: 200 mm
Dicke: 31 mm
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978-0-06-321194-0 (9780063211940)
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Bertrand Jouanne is French by birth. He fulfilled his childhood dream of living in Iceland and for the past twenty years he has worked out of Reykjavik in tailor-made tourism and adventure travel, closely following the changes of this gorgeous country.
Gunnar Freyr was born and raised by Icelandic parents in Denmark and moved back to Iceland to fulfill his desire to live in his homeland. A self-taught photographer, he currently works with several local and international brands, and is involved with projects ranging from landscape photography to wildlife, lifestyle, and products. He has a large following on Instagram of more than 405k followers.
