On 2015-12-13 18:48:30 +0000, tim..... said:

"Dan Stephenson" wrote in message
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My next trip is to Iceland for 10-14 days

The generally plan is to circuit the island, close-wise, making forays

um, clock-wise?

Starting northwards from the capital, eastward on the northern side of
the island, etc..

I bring this up because there are other circumstances when I've
travelled where one direction is better than another, e.g.
anti-clockwise around the Ring of Kerry and Loch Ness. Having to do
with lesser traffic, more impressive view of scenery, and such. On the
scale of Iceland it would seem less important, but I though it worth
mentioning.


to visit glaciers, volcanoes, and other places resulting from research

Does anyone know, are there off-the-beaten path places I should be on
my itinerary? or otherwise, super scenic drives? I've driven in the
highlands of Scotland, and Norway, and am hopeful to see a lot of that
glaciated beauty.

The whole of Iceland is off the beaten track :-)

Awesome! Would you say it was generally like Wester Ross in the north
of Scotland, or some of the fjordlands of Norway? I've driven through
both and loved it.

what type of car (bike) will you have?

The plan was to hire a convention car, not a 4x4 for off-road, since I
frankly have little experience dealing with potential off-road issues.
I realize that will limit where I can go. I am hoping some unpaved
roads are intended for normal use and aren't rutted etc. necessitating
a 4x4.

what type of accommodation do you intend staying in?

are you going to pre book or turn up on the day?

I have always found success in the remoteness of Norway and Scotland,
of finding a place to stay with no reservation, and just driving along
until I found something decent. Maximum freedom, that way. I usually
only reserve the arrival and departure nights. My hope was that
although Iceland was also sparsely populated, I could find a place in
the various towns along that main ring-highway that circuits the
island. What do you think about that?


This will make a difference as to how far "off the beaten track" you can go

tim

Going off the beaten track was envisioned as something to do as
in-and-out excursions form the main highway.

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