Iceland Trek a SUCCESS !
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Oleh Mudry finished 51 miles over 5 days on target.  Just wanted to let you know. Olehmudry@woh.rr.com
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My son and his wife were leaving for their planned 191 mile trek from the Irish Sea to the North Sea on the Coast to Coast Path.  I thought it would be fun to follow their journey and there's no better way than this completely detailed book, COAST TO COAST PATH !  They too, were using this book I found out later.. My son and the couple with whom they were hiking were so pleased when he called mid-journey to hear that I was following their daily hikes (from one B & B to the next)  using these thoroughly and explicitly detailed maps. This is an amazing book.  My son who is experienced with back-packing in the mountains said that even with maps, a compass and GPS and the BOOK,  they really had to concentrate sometimes to stay on the path!  They were elated that they had made the journey.
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I liked it because it really wll writen and it is like real Iceland, I read many just before we went to Iceland and so in my mind I had a Picture of the country and I was not diappointed
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Alda explains in the introduction that this book is not designed to teach you the Icelandic language, it's designed to teach you about Icelandic culture and history, as reflected in the language.  My favorite section is the section on idioms, of which there are many.  Alda does an excellent job of explaining the cultural context and history behind the craziest idioms.  The other thing I love about this book is Alda's conversational style of writing and the humor she infuses in her writing.  It's extremely entertaining - definitely a difficult book to put down.  In summary, this book is a must read if you are planning a trip to Iceland.  If you're not planning to visit Iceland, you should - it should be on everyone's bucket list.  If you believe that vacations are all about "re-creating" yourself, Iceland is an ideal destination.
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I just returned from an 8-day trip to Iceland and these cubes performed spectacularly along the way. We stayed in a new place every night on the trip and these cubes allowed me to "unpack" without having to really unpack everything. I was able to take one cube out, remove what I needed, close the cube back up, and move on to the next one. They kept things nice and tidy. They don't offer much in the way of compression, but they're tops for organization and neatness.
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I haven't traveled the world yet but it did the job for me in Iceland. Great product, great packaging, and after owning a dozen or more items from Twelve South, great company.
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Bought it for a winter trip to Iceland. Proved to be excellent.
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I read this book in prep for a trip to Iceland.  The Icelandic information, described as part of the story, was very helpful.  While the story has appeal to young people, I think readers of all ages will find the story engaging.  A fun read.
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Dr. Joel Batzofin's book "One Step at a Time" was a great read. As someone who is signed up to attempt the Kili summit this year, I found the entire narrative full of practical tips around training, proper gear, and what to expect on the mountain. As importantly, Joel's book brought the journey to life. I have a much better sense of the physical and mental challenges awaiting my group's trek. Like Dr. Batzolin and his group, this is a first time mountain journey for myself and 3 friends. Preparation, perseverance, and a positive attitude seem to be a large part of the formula for success on this journey. Also enjoyed the personal stories of Joel, his wife, daughter, and her friends who all made it to the Roof of Africa. I hope to have similar success. Highly recommend the book to others contemplating the Kili climb.
PostScript August 2016- We made it to the top of Kilimanjaro on June 3, 2016. Joel's book was spot on concerning the journey with all the highs and lows. Highly recommend reading this book.
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This map is exactly what I needed for my three day trip to Iceland.  I like how the map shows points of interest, in red, along the main traveled routes.  Excellent value.
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Wendy Nystrom has done it once again by delivering a fun, adventurous story with a sprinkle of educational facts.  For newcomers to the series, James and his family have moved from the U.S.  to Iceland.  As he travels and learns about his new surroundings, the reader takes a journey with him.

In this installment, James and his family travel to the island Hriseyi to see an iceberg traveling down the fjord.  While there and off exploring, James discovers a very large foot print.  His mom photographs it and gives him a print.  James shares the photograph with Syvok and thus their adventure to find Helga the troll begins.

The Helga Returns is a cleverly written and beautifully illustrated read.  Children will be sucked in to James adventure with the descriptive tones and odd creatures he encounters.  A great read for kids and their parents.
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These Hobbit tshirts are great!  We are planning to bike 700 km across the South Island to see some of the amazing sites from the movies and we are happy to have this as one of our precious few items we will be carrying on our own unexpected journey!!
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Can't wait to check out our next biking adventure!
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At my age it seems it takes more to impress me than for most folks! I have traveled a lot making my living as a nature photographer for many years. Owning a professional photo lab gave me an edge I suppose as I would see imagery that hooked me and made me wish to see a place for myself! I found after a few years that doing research prior to the trip made my time on site so much more productive. Part of that research made me a follower of Jeff Clow as a photographer, not knowing about his book which I now own! His personality really flows into the book as he is a person who sincerely makes you feel like he cares and is willing to help you to be successful in your photo effort. All true, folks! I bought his book and made my trip to the Tetons and believe me some of the little "cowtrails" he pointed out were worth their weight in gold! So many sights are obvious in this land of "photo eye candy", but Jeff points out many little "insider" places to visit along with the correct time to be on site that it was easily the best trip I personally have had in a while! As time has gone by I have returned many times and still wind up going to some of the places he discovered and shared with me in the book!
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Just took it to the Galapagos Islands and it was perfect for our hikes and boat rides! I really liked that it is so lightweight yet durable.

Looks like the above review didn't get sent.  We like the Outlander Packable Handy Lightweight Backpacks so much that we ordered one for each member of our family - kids and adults.  We ordered 28 of your backpacks for Christmas gifts.  Everyone liked them a lot.

Marilyn
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We just had a big snowfall so I was able to test out these boots.  They are waterproof, warm, and very comfortable.  I'm am extremely pleased with them.
Update:  Just got back from a week in Iceland, where I was able to truly test these boots out.  I did a lot of hiking through wet conditions, used these with crampons on a glacier, and even rode an ATV through a river up to my knees (with waterproof pants on).  Iceland threw every kind of weather at us, from snow, to rain, to hail.  These boots stayed dry inside, and comfortable the entire time!  Best purchase I made for the trip.  Many others with "waterproof" hiking boots were drying their boots with a hairdryer each night.
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I bought these for a trip to Iceland. I bought a half size bigger than normal based on other reviews and they fit perfectly. They were super comfortable and completely waterproof. I wore them snowmobiling on a glacier, walk through an ice cave and during a tour with all day rain. No issues! Definitely recommend.