"I've Never Seen Anything Like It": in Iceland, a French Tourist Grabs a Natural Site at the Wheel of His 4x4
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A French tourist caused outrage in Iceland after destroying a protected natural area, driving two Land Rover Defender vehicles off the marked roads. The incident took place in June 2026, in the mountainous region of Highlands, and the images posted on social networks by it stirred up a wave of negative reactions, [...]
In Iceland, the behaviour of some French tourists makes a lot of sense. In question, a practice of all-terrain not at all respectful of nature and which would damage even some protected areas for a long time.
When travelling to Iceland in June, a French tourist travelled through the mountainous region of the Hautes Terres, driving two Land Rover Defender, causing significant damage to the vegetation of this natural site. He was fined ISK 300,000 – almost 3,000 euros.
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