efiabruni
MemberGerman expat in Iceland
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Lives in Reykjavik
Registration: 18 January 2015
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Driving in Iceland by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Iceland? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Some useful tips about driving in Iceland can be found in the post about safety in Iceland https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=493856#2712957 Read More
Safety in Iceland by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Iceland? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Iceland is the most peaceful country in the world according to the 2015 Global Peace Index. http://www.visionofhumanity.org/#/page/our-gpi-findings This does not mean that nothing here is out to kill you. It just isn't the people, it is nature. ... Read More
Need help with Student Permit-coming fom USA by tnhontoiceland
have been accepted for Graduate School at the University of Iceland. Classes start on August 31St, 2015. I am a U.S. citizen. My student permit application is due on July 1st (next Wednesday). I am just finding out now that I have to get an ...
You can look at TM Insurance http://tm.is . It is an Icelandic insurance company and as far as I know, it is where most expats get health insurance for the first 6 months (after 6 months the NHS system covers health care expenses) Read More
[ICELANDIC] Finding (or understanding) a song by bakross
Hello guys ! :D I'm looking for someone speaking fluently icelandic to help me finding a song : I recently heard at the radio (KissFM IIRC) this great music ; I'm quite a newbie in this hard language so I can't understand the ...
The song is called "Kæri vinur" (dear friend) from Jón Jónsson and Björgvin Halldórsson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcuJMgvNmXs Lyrics can be found here http://www.guitarparty.com/en/song/kaeri-vinur/ in ... Read More
Work in Iceland on a Farm by Marini95
Hello :) My name is Marina. A friend and I (we are both 19) want to work on a farm in Iceland. It doesn´t matter which farm (sheep, cattle, mixed..) but we can´t ride a horse. We want to go from October for the period of 4 to 6 ...
Where are you from? If you are from an EEA country you can look at Ninukot, it is as far as I know the only organisation for work and travel in Iceland see ninukot.is/index.php?id=266 . The visa requirements for non EEA citizens are very strict, you ... Read More
Work in Iceland on a Farm by Marini95
Hello :) My name is Marina. A friend and I (we are both 19) want to work on a farm in Iceland. It doesn´t matter which farm (sheep, cattle, mixed..) but we can´t ride a horse. We want to go from October for the period of 4 to 6 ...
@ Priscilla Thank u! :) Maybe you can send me a e-mail beacause i have some question if it´s ok for you :)My post was a reply to the above... Read More
Work in Iceland on a Farm by Marini95
Hello :) My name is Marina. A friend and I (we are both 19) want to work on a farm in Iceland. It doesn´t matter which farm (sheep, cattle, mixed..) but we can´t ride a horse. We want to go from October for the period of 4 to 6 ...
I sent you a private message... Read More
Work in Iceland on a Farm by Marini95
Hello :) My name is Marina. A friend and I (we are both 19) want to work on a farm in Iceland. It doesn´t matter which farm (sheep, cattle, mixed..) but we can´t ride a horse. We want to go from October for the period of 4 to 6 ...
According to the website there is a programme fee of 595€, for things like pick up, orientation, help with paperwork etc. The good thing going with Ninukot is that you are a worker (and paid!), not a volunteer, which gives you a lot of ... Read More
Work in Iceland on a Farm by Marini95
Hello :) My name is Marina. A friend and I (we are both 19) want to work on a farm in Iceland. It doesn´t matter which farm (sheep, cattle, mixed..) but we can´t ride a horse. We want to go from October for the period of 4 to 6 ...
Something went wrong when I posted the link. It is to an angency for farm workers called Ninukot. ninukot.is/index.php?id=289&L=1 Read More
Work in Iceland on a Farm by Marini95
Hello :) My name is Marina. A friend and I (we are both 19) want to work on a farm in Iceland. It doesn´t matter which farm (sheep, cattle, mixed..) but we can´t ride a horse. We want to go from October for the period of 4 to 6 ...
ninukot.is/index.php?id=289&L=1=289&L=1 Read More
Healthcare in Iceland by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Iceland ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Iceland? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
The health care system in Iceland is a NHS style system, which means everyone is covered by the celandic Health Insurance (sjukra.is), which is financed via taxes. There is (thank god!) no private system to speak of, except for dental care, which is ... Read More
Bus Travel - September by EmHumphrey
Hi, My best friend and I are planning a 2-3 week adventure in Iceland this coming September - October We will have to solely rely on public transport for getting around and so in preparation I am doing research on how we can do this, Iceland seems ...
Here are two websites that might be helpful. The one from Iceland Exxcursions (re.is/iceland-on-your-own/) is valid until October 15th and Straeto (straeto.is/english/plan-your-journey/schedules-and-maps) goes all year round for most routes. The ... Read More
Cost of living in Iceland 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Iceland in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Iceland you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Iceland? > accommodation ...
Accommodation prices The renting market in Reykjavík is insane. Partly because of bad (or no) city planning, partly because people rent out to tourists via AirBnB (tine.pagekite.me/?viewDetailed=00120), a website I came to detest when looking for a ... Read More
Cheap lopapeysa? by michellep1
I'm trying to find a cheap lopapeysa to wear, anyone know a good place? Preferably under $30.
The Red Cross Shop on Laugarvegur 12 has Lopapeysur from between 5000-10.000kr. There is also the fleemarket "Kolaportið" on the weekends, where you might find a cheap 2nd hand one (it takes a lot of looking, though). Read More
Student exchange - the glorious confusion! by Tuisku
Hello! I'm a student from the university of Glasgow, and have just been offered a placement in Reykjavik University for my year abroad, starting August. Growing op in a family of expats, i don't have any issue integrating into new cultures ...
I heard there is a facebook group called something like "housing in Reykjavik" (I'm not on facebook), where you could maybe find rooms. It might seem strange to use facebook for this, but Icelandic people use facebook for everything. ... Read More