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Iceland and Greenland- Travel Video  DVD.  Globe Trekker.

Situated just below the North Pole, Iceland and Greenland are neighbors in the north Atlantic. 
   The harsh arctic climate and the high cost of living discourage visitors, but those who do come discover some of the most breathtaking and undisturbed scenery in the world. 
   Traveler Ian Wright begins his journey in Iceland's capital Reykjavik.  He then hitches a ride to the natural wonders of Gulfoss and Geysir. 
   Moving northeast he travels to Greenland, the world's largest island, where he takes an arctic safari to end his journey at the Arctic Circle.

                  Along the way...

•   Taste the local delicacy - fermented shark.

•   Take a dog-sledge trip across snowfields.

•   Join some Eskimos for dinner.

•   Learn the native language.

•   Spend the night in an ice hole.

GLOB

$24.95
DVD
Regions
1 & 2

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Fire and Ice - Travel Video.  DVD.  Cosmos Global Documentaries.  52 Minutes
Iceland, an island of fire and ice, a land of geysers, volcanoes and lava deserts. Remote and desolate yet full of breathtaking natural beauty.

The spectacle of numerous Solfatara formations ranges from fascinating bubbling mud holes to dramatic crevices that spew out hot steam. The sulphur laden mud pools can reach a temperature of up to a hundred degrees Celsius and the surrounding terrain can suddenly give way, therefore the area can be extremely dangerous and should be approached with great caution.

Although a tourist destination, Námaskard is far from overcrowded. This is most likely due to the ever present and highly obtrusive odour of sulphur expelled by its mud holes. The Námaskard region is not only one of the hottest areas of the island it also forms the geological border between Europe and North America known as The Mid Atlantic Ridge.

The scenery is indeed captivating and surreal and it is hardly surprising that countless myths and legends have been created on the island. Rising from the depths of the earth the foul-smelling vapours of the Solfatara Fields and the volcanic surroundings of Námaskard probably once stimulated the imagination of the Vikings, Iceland’s original inhabitants.

Just outside the small town of Grindavik near to Reykjavik a more down to earth though sensual ritual takes place. The Blue Lagoon is one of the most popular bathing areas on the island. Surrounded by lava, the water of this picturesque lake is a constant thirty eight degrees Celsius. Yet the sonorous name of the Blue Lagoon is not derived from a natural phenomenon but from the waters of a nearby geothermal power plant!

As one of the greatest natural paradises in Europe, Iceland is totally unique. This island in the North Atlantic unites in a most magical way the two great forces of Nature: scorching fire and eternal ice!
 

CMOS

$24.95
DVD
All Regions
Worldwide

3.

Glaumbaer - Travel Video.  DVD.  Global Treasures.  10 Minutes.
Lush green surrounds the historic buildings of the remote farm settlement of Glaumbaer deep in the north of Iceland.

Glaumbaer’s turf houses were built in the late 19th century but the origin of the farm dates back far longer. Many of its stone structures were built by the Vikings who lived in the region during the 11th century.

As was common in most of Iceland’s former farming communities, Glaumbaer contained several buildings that were located around a central building. The ‘badstofa’ served as a working, living and sleeping space and was also the location of the communal kitchen, one of the most popular places to be in the harsh cold of winter.

In addition to the important archaeological finds that have recently been made, the former ancient community of farmers and Vikings that once lived here no doubt still contains many a secret yet to be discovered.
 

GLBL

$19.95
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Iceland - Travel Video.  DVD.  Vista Point.  26 Minutes.
Iceland is an island born of fire and ice with white glaciers, black beaches and green meadows: a land of geysers, waterfalls and volcanoes.

Reykjavik is set amid a fascinating landscape, a metropolis on the outermost edge of civilisation and the world’s northernmost capital city.

A little outside the city is an attraction that is a meeting place for one and all, The Blue Lagoon, the largest bath tub in the world! The mineral water it contains has a temperature of forty degrees centigrade and the milky-blue pool has been proven to possess beneficial healing qualities.

Southeast of The Blue Lagoon is Hveragerdi that is set within an idyllic valley. Due to its protected location and numerous thermal springs, in 1929 a garden city originated there and within its many greenhouses grow vegetables, fruit and exotic flowers.

The small coastal picturesque village of Vik with its few houses and around three hundred inhabitants is located in a valley close to a bay. The mystical looking rocks seem to protect this place that has the most rainfall in what is an already rainy region and above which the rain clouds are often alive with both thunder and lightning.

Iceland is a fascinating world of water, fire and ice and full of breathtaking beauty and overwhelming contrast. It is one of the last natural paradises on Earth.
 

VSTA

$24.95
DVD
All Regions
Worldwide

5.

Reykjavik Iceland - Travel Video.  DVD.  Vista Point.  26 Minutes.

Reykjavik is Iceland`s gateway to the world and is one of the smallest metropolises on Earth. Just over a hundred thousand people live in this the northernmost of all cities that is sometimes referred to as Iceland’s ‘Smokey Bay’.

The Hallgrims Kirkja is one of Reykjavik’s main landmarks, a Neo Gothic church that was built between 1945 and 1986. It was named after a famous religious minister and poet of the 17th century, Hallgímur Pétursson. Both its design and large dimensions are impressive.

Tjörnin is located in the centre of the city, a wonderful small lake surrounded by spacious parks and the new City Hall is also located there.

Krists Kirkja is the city’s main Catholic church and in 1989 the Pope preached within its walls marking the first visit of the Pontificate to Iceland.

Narrow elegant bridges span across the splendid ponds of the Botanical Garden, a popular destination for the inhabitants of Reykjavik. However, small forests of conifers are the only real sign of nature on this remote and barren island.

Chimneys are a rarity in Reykjavik. The majority of its houses are heated by geothermic water. Indeed, many of its pavements and streets are heated, a convenient asset that saves much money on snow clearance and makes life a lot easier for the local population.

In Iceland the summer months are bright but in spring and autumn there are long periods when there is little daylight. July is the time of the famous midnight sun and thanks to the Gulf Stream the island enjoys a relatively temperate climate with cool summers and quite mild winters.

Historic sights, hi-tech buildings and the charm of a small town. All this is Reykjavik, a remote metropolis built on fire and ice!
 

VSTA

$24.95
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6.

Iceland and Greenland- Travel Video  Globe Trekker Video.

Situated just below the North Pole, Iceland and Greenland are neighbors in the north Atlantic.  The harsh arctic climate and the high cost of living discourage visitors, but those who do come discover some of the most breathtaking and undisturbed scenery in the world. 
   Traveler Ian Wright begins his journey in Iceland's capital Reykjavik.  He then hitches a ride to the natural wonders of Gulfoss and Geysir.  Moving northeast he travels to Greenland, the world's largest island, where he takes an arctic safari to end his journey at the Arctic Circle.

       Along the way--

•   Taste the local delicacy - fermented shark.

•   Take a dog-sledge trip across snowfields.

•   Join some Eskimos for dinner.

•   Learn the native language.

•   Spend the night in an ice hole.

GLOB

$19.95
VHS
NTSC

7.

Iceland & Greenland - Travel Video.  Lonely Planet.  VHS.

LONE

$19.95

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