{"id":147579,"date":"2018-11-12T01:44:35","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T06:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=147579"},"modified":"2025-05-14T01:31:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T05:31:18","slug":"iceland-guidebooks","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/product\/iceland-guidebooks\/","title":{"rendered":"Nomadic Matt\u2019s Guide to Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"slim-wrapper top-block\" style=\"margin-top: -60px;\">\n<div class=\"two-fifths first\">\n&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"three-fifths\">\n<div class=\"one-half first\" style=\"padding: 15px 15px 15px 0;\">\n<div><a class=\"book-buy3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/cart\/?add-to-cart=147579\">GET EBOOK<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"botb-featured4\">\n<div class=\"slim-wrapper\"><center><\/p>\n<h1>How This Book Will Help You<\/h1>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"one-half first\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;\">\n<ul class=\"bullets\">\n<li>Discover interesting facts about Iceland so you get a better understandng of the local culture. Did you know 80% of the population believes in elves? Well, you do now! And you&#8217;ll know a lot more when you&#8217;ve finished this book.<\/li>\n<li>Get the lowdown on all regions of Iceland \u2013 where to go and what to see, where to stay, eat, and shop \u2013 so you know which area best suits your interests!<\/li>\n<li>Get ALL the essential tips that make guidebooks important: information on transportation, tipping, visas, public holidays, embassies, currencies, emergency numbers, business hours, weather, and much, much more so you know the rules of Iceland and how best to get around!<\/li>\n<li>Get a list of the best books, movies, and music related to Iceland so you can get excited about your trip.<\/li>\n<li>This guide will show you how to avoid the crowds so you can enjoy the majestic beauty of nature without people getting in your way as they try to take another selfie. I&#8217;ll show places few tourists ever venture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-half\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2018\/iceland-things.png\" alt=\"a screenshot of things to do in iceland from the guidebook\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"botb-featured4\" style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<div class=\"slim-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0 20px 0 20px;\">\n<div class=\"one-third first\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2018\/3diceland-sales.png\" width=\"400\" alt=\"3D cover image of the guidebook\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"two-thirds\" style=\"padding-top: 40px;\">\n<h3>Get the Definitive Travel Guide to Iceland!<\/h3>\n<p>Get this guidebook and navigate like a local and travel Iceland cheaper, better, and smarter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pricing-box\">\n<div class=\"one-third first\"><strong>ebook PDF<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Instant Download<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center\"> <strong>$19.99<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third\"><a class=\"book-buy3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/cart\/?add-to-cart=147579\">GET EBOOK<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\">\n<hr class=\"style-two\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"slim-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"padding-right: 25px; width: 90%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"headshot-right\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2018\/medford-family2.jpg\" alt=\"picture of the medford family\" \/>\u201cMy family and I would like to say thank you for the guide to Iceland that you wrote.  We found it very helpful \u2014 especially the restaurant recommendations in Reykjavik. My kids liked Krua Thai so much that we visited twice! It\u2019s a beautiful country and we found your guide extremely valuable. It definitely enhanced our trip! Thank you!&#8221; &#8211; The Medford Family<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"botb-featured4\">\n<div class=\"nmsales-faqs\">\n<div class=\"course-wrapper\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"nmsales-faq\">\n<div class=\"nmsales-faq-item\">\n<h5>What makes your guide different?<\/h5>\n<div>My book caters to budget travelers and focus on off-the-beaten-path and local destinations other guidebooks skip. All of the information in this guide is from firsthand experience, not internet research. I write it for the person who wants to get off the beaten path and see the real Iceland not just merely take photos.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nmsales-faq-item\">\n<h5>What makes you an expert on Iceland<\/h5>\n<div>I\u2019ve been to Iceland numerous times and have traveled there extensively to research information for this book, collectively spending months in the country.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nmsales-faq-item\">\n<h5>What\u2019s the difference between this guide and the information on this site?<\/h5>\n<div>While this website has a lot of great information on Iceland, it doesn\u2019t offer specific accommodation, restaurant or bar recommendations; neighborhood information; historical information; or important information like customs, laws, visas, and detailed transportation and emergency information. Ya know, all the stuff you turn to a guidebook for!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nmsales-faq-item\">\n<h5>How will this save me money?<\/h5>\n<div>Yes! This guide was written for budget travelers by a budget traveler. It includes cheaper options for food, activities, and accommodation, as well as tips to save money while still having a high-quality travel experience.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nmsales-faq-item\">\n<h5>Is this guide available in print?<\/h5>\n<div>No, it is only available as an ebook. You\u2019ll be able to save this guide to your phone, Kindle, iPad, or computer so can access it on the road. It will work on any device and can be used on as many as you want.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nmsales-faq-item\">\n<h5>Are there are special coupons inside?<\/h5>\n<div>Unfortunately, there are not. However, there are plenty of tips included to help you save money!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nmsales-faq-item\">\n<h5>If I have any questions or concerns, can I contact you?<\/h5>\n<div>Of course! 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