MS Empress MS Empress is a cruise ship operated by Pullmantur Cruises. She was formerly operated by Royal Caribbean International as Nordic Empress and Empress of the Seas. The ship was ordered by Admiral Cruise Lines and was intended to be called the Future Seas and join the other Admiral ships, the Azure Seas and the Emerald Seas. MS Empress in a new coloring. The ship was originally named Nordic Empress and was the final Royal Caribbean ship whose name did not end with "of the Seas". Nordic Empress was the first mainstream cruise ship especially designed for the 3 and 4 day cruise market. In 2000, Royal Caribbean announced that the Nordic Empress would be undertaking a series of cruises in South America. In June of 2001 "Nordic Empress" suffered engine room fire damage. In November 2012, the Empress was the first of the fleet to receive a brand new logo as well as new hull color scheme, it is not known at the moment when the rest of the fleet will receive the new rebranding.[4] References[edit]
Tests et évaluations de location de voiture: Avis des clients sur le prestataire Daytours from Reykjavik, Iceland Overview: This Northern Lights tour in Iceland takes you in a super Jeep out of town, far from the city lights to observe this fascinating natural phenomenon also known as Aurora Borealis. Given clear skies and a little bit of luck, sightings can occur from autumn through to spring. Departures: 20:00 Daily 15 Sep 2013 - 15 Apr 2014 Duration: 3 - 4 hours Prices: Adult: 19.500,00 kr.Child: 9.750,00 kr. Minimum passengers: No minimum passenger requirement Description: The elders say that the harsher the night‘s frost, the more intense the colours will be. The Northern Lights Jeep tour is dependent on the weather and sky conditions and we reserve the right to cancel at any time. Make sure you book your Northern Lights in Iceland tour for your first night in town in order to maximise your chances of sightings. Northern Lights super Jeep tour Highlights: Northern lights Icelandic nature in the dark Lifetime experience This tour lasts 3-4 hours. Gallery: Book tour Now Reviews: David Regler, United Kingdom
Volcanos in the North pole More evidence comes to light that one should have his doubts about all the clamour that has been raised about climate change and its contribution on the melting of the ice caps (see entry on this blog of Apri 9, 2007). According to a report that appeared in that unique scientific journal, "NATURE", researchers from Europe, the U.S.A and Japan recently ascertained some gigantic volcanic activity 4.000 meters down under the ice cap in what is called the Gakkel Ridge. Back in 1999 phenomenal seismic activity in the area had drawn the attention of the scientific community. The scientists say the heat released by the explosions is not contributing to the melting of the Arctic ice. Back in December of last year the melting of the ice over the Amasalic island on the north coast of Greenland was attributed to the thiness of the earth's surface in the area which makes possible periodic rises in the temperature of the area. Labels: climate change, Greenland's coastline, Piri Reis Map
Voyages-sncf.com : Voyage en train, en avion, réservation d'hôtels et séjours Reykjavik: Nightlife Reykjavik Nightlife is unlike any other. With over 50 bars lining the main street (Laugavegur) and the small streets leading from it, it can be a daunting task to know where to start. The bars in Reykjavik change with the seasons to provide Icelanders with a new favourite place each year, this is why many online accounts or reviews are outdated and many of the places described do not exist anymore. Most Icelanders begin drinking at home and then arrive into the city center shortly after midnight. Some examples Restaurant by day / Popular dance bar by night Ammassalik Island Ammassalik Island (Danish: Ammassalik Ø) is an island in the Sermersooq municipality in southeastern Greenland, with an area of 772 km2 (298.1 sq mi).[1] Geography[edit] Tasiilaq on Ammassalik Island The island is separated from the mainland of Greenland by the wide Sermilik Fjord in the west, and by the Ikaasartivaq Strait in the northeast. Settlement[edit] The only settlement on the island is Tasiilaq town, with 1,893 inhabitants as of 2009,[3] the most populous community on the eastern coast, and the seventh-largest town in Greenland. References[edit]
10 things you could do in reykjavik | Ice Cold Land – a walk around reykjavik unearths a lot of treasures - stopping over for a holiday in iceland and wanting to savour a quick byte off its capital, reykjavik? then here’s some interesting things to fill up your itinerary. – take a walk into harpa, reykjavik’s main concert and performance hall - 1. stop by harpa and take a picture of your shadow against reykjavik’s impressive newly built concert and performance hall. – reykjavik’s famous public square, austurvöllur - 2. take a break and indulge in a cuppa joe or tea at the nation’s version of starbucks, te & kaffi or during the summer, take in the leisurely pace of the city at an outdoor cafe in austurvöllur. there are loads of them on the streets of vallarstræti and pósthússtræti. 3. shop at leagavegur and buy something from iceland’s very own GAP store, 66 north. 4. head to 10-11, a supermarket and 7-11 chain that sells essential items. – the magnificient view of reykjavik from the top of hallgrimskirkja church tower - Like this: Like Loading...
Tasiilaq Tasiilaq (grönländisch), Ammassalik (dänisch, veraltete Schreibweisen Angmagssalik oder Angmassalik), ist mit einer Bevölkerungszahl von 2004 Einwohnern (Stand 2012)[1] der größte Ort im östlichen Grönland. Tasiilaq liegt an einem Fjord, wird umgeben vom ostgrönländischen Gebirge und zweigeteilt von einem Fluss. Die Lage an dem als besonders still geltenden Fjord führte zum Namen „Tasiilaq“, der „wie ein ruhiger See“ bedeutet. Geschichte[Bearbeiten] 1830 segelte eine dänische Expedition unter der Leitung von Wilhelm August Graah (1793–1863) von Westgrönland entlang der Küste um das Kap Farvel an der Südspitze und kam bis zu einer 100 Kilometer südlich von Tasiilaq gelegenen Insel. Holm verfügte über ein starkes Interesse an der reichen, noch völlig unbeeinflussten Kultur und beschrieb detailliert die religiösen Vorstellungen und Bräuche, die Legenden und die Musik, die einen bedeutenden Anteil am Alltagsleben der Inuit besaßen. 1884 gab Holm die Zahl der Menschen im Distrikt mit 413 an.
Drinking in Iceland | Iceland Travel Guide | Iceland Travel Guide by Katie Hammel | May 4th, 2010 Drinking in Iceland is expensive. There’s just no getting around that. Make the Duty-Free your first stop Located inside Keflavik Airport, the Icelandic Duty Free shop sells liquor at prices that are up to one-third less than those you’ll find in the state-run liquor shops in Reykjavik. Hit the Vinbudin Vinbudin is the name of the state-run liquor store (the only place to buy booze aside from the Duty-Free, bars, and restaurants). Prep for the runtur The runtur is the name of the all-night bar crawl that happens on weekends in Reykjavik. Drink local Because Iceland is an isolated island, everything not produced locally must be imported by air or sea, driving up the price. The legal drinking age in Iceland is 20 years old. Photo by: dibaer, ulfur
Grönland Reiseführer groenlandinfo.de: Ammassalik - Allgemeines Ammassalik, die größte Ortschaft Ostgrönlands, wurde 1894 von den Dänen gegründet. Ziel war es, den Gesundheitszustand der wenigen noch in der Gegend lebenden Ureinwohner zu verbessern. Die ersten Inuit wanderten bereits vor etwa 4.500 Jahren ein und gehörten der Saqqaqkultur an. Weitere Einwanderungswellen gab es um 600 v. Chr. sowie im 14. und 15. Heute zählt Ammassalik 1.800 Einwohner. Ammassalik liegt malerisch an der Westseite des Ammassalikfjordes, der weit ins Land hinein reicht. Eine kleine Wanderung ist das Blomsterdalen (Blumental) wert.