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We just got back from a 2-week trip to Iceland in which we circumnavigated the island by driving around the "ring road," and we found this book indispensable. We had another guide book also, but found this one far superior. It provides factual info about each town or city or district that is practical and helpful. Information is comprehensive not only for Reykjavik, but also every little town as well. Never led us wrong on restaurants, though the prices had gone up on some (presumably due to the recent financial crisis). Opening and closing times as well as phone numbers for museums and other points of interest were accurate and useful. In addition to all that, the book is written with humor and is *fun* to read. There are stories that help you understand not only the physical things you see, but also the culture and history of Iceland. This is a really fine guide book, which we strongly recommend to anyone visiting Iceland for a short or long trip.

Just got back from 12 days of camping in Iceland, including 4 days in Hornstrandir. Took this guide because it was the most recently published all-Iceland guide book.

This was my third hiking/camping trip to Iceland, and the best yet. The first trip I took a new Lonely Planet, the second a new Rough Guide, and this time Bradt and the hot-off-the-presses Baedeker Iceland Baedeker Guide (Baedeker Guides).

I wasn't too impressed. First, there are no maps of towns. Rough Guide and Lonely Planet both have them, and they are absolutely necessary. And, the area maps don't do a good job of distinguishing between dirt, gravel, and paved roads.

Second, the author does not really like camping or backpacking. He seems to spend a lot of time gushing about five-star (and also five dollar sign) hotels. Not my style.

I DID get some good tips from the book, and with more and better maps, it would give the opposition a run for their money. But right now, for camper purposes, this book falls behind the others.