Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(white, numb areas of skin), from which complete recovery is expected with rewarming.
As frostbite develops, however, the skin blisters and becomes black. Loss of damaged
tissue eventually occurs. Your should wear adequate clothing, stay dry, keep well hy-
drated and ensure you have adequate kilojoule intake to prevent frostbite. Treatment in-
volves rapid rewarming.
Insurance
Although Iceland is a very safe place to travel, theft does occasionally happen, and ill-
ness and accidents are always a possibility. A travel insurance policy to cover theft, loss
and medical problems is strongly recommended.
Always check the policy's small print to see if it covers any potentially dangerous sporting
activities, such as hiking, rock climbing, horse riding, skiing or snowmobiling.
Internet Access
We use the symbol to indicate where wi-fi is available to guests/customers. The symbol
indicates where there is a computer for guest use.
Wi-fi is common in Iceland: you can get online in most sleeping and eating venues
across the country. Often it's free for guests/customers, but occasionally there may be a
small charge. In many places you'll need to ask staff for an access code. Most of the N1
service stations have free wi-fi.
There are computer terminals for public internet access in most Icelandic libraries, even
in small towns (often with a small fee). Many tourist information centres also have a pub-
lic internet terminal, often free for brief usage.
Legal Matters
Icelandic police are generally low-key and there's very little reason for you to end up in their
hands. Worth knowing:
Drink-driving laws are strict. Even two drinks can put you over the legal limit of 0.05%
blood-alcohol content; the penalty is loss of your driving licence plus a large fine.
If you are involved in any other traffic offences - speeding, driving without due care and
attention etc - you may be asked to go to the station to pay the fine immediately.
