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Strange Creatures of Iceland – Part 2

This is the second blog post on the strange creatures of Iceland. Please check out part 1 if you haven’t already. This section will deal...
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Strange Creatures of Iceland – Part 1

Every country has their strange creatures, and Iceland has quite a few. With all the darkness, extreme weather, and natural conditions, it is not weird...
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Most important Architects in Iceland

Who are the most important architects in Iceland? It, of course, depends on how you look at it. But if you look at it purely...
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The Best Beers in Iceland

What are the best beers in Iceland? Icelanders do not have a long history with beer. It was banned from 1915 to 1989. Before the...
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The Story of Bergþór of Bláfell – A Tale of a Troll

Of the folktales we have shown you, it is clear that you should believe what trolls and elves tell you. It is possible to outmanoeuvre...
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Réttir – Sheep Round Up in Iceland

As many people know, sheep have always been important in Iceland. Not only is the meat good, but the wool is also important. The fleece...
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Hallgrimskirkja Rainbow

Reykjavik’s most recognizable buildings – Guðjón Samúelsson

One of Iceland’s most famous architects is Guðjón Samúelsson. Just like sculptor Einar Jónsson seems to have created every other statue in downtown Reykjavik, Guðjón...
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Oven baked cod

Fish has always played a big part in Icelanders’ diet, and oven-baked cod has been a popular dish on Icelandic dinner tables for decades. This...
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The Volcanic Eruption in Reykjanes Peninsula

Last year an eruption began in Fagradalsfjall in Reykjanes Peninsula. It was the first eruption in over 700 years in the area. Berserkur, CC BY-SA...
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Fish in Iceland

If there’s something there’s plenty of in Iceland, it’s fish. It’s no secret that Icelanders love fish. After all, we live on an island, and...
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Environmentalism in Iceland – What is Happening?

What is happening in environmentalism in Iceland? Icelanders are lucky that all manufactured electricity in Iceland (or 99.99%) is green and renewable. Most of the...
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Icelandic Fermented shark in plastic cans

Iceland’s Strangest Food

Iceland’s strangest food possibly isn’t any stranger than other countries’ food. But it’s still strange! Some are generally only eaten during mid-winter and especially during...
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