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February 9, 2023

The Best Music Festivals in Iceland

Icelanders do not like being seen as lacking, but we understand that we cannot hold many large international music festivals. But that doesn’t stop us from holding quite...

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February 3, 2023

Summer vs. Winter: When’s the Best Time to Visit Iceland?

Are you planning your dream vacation in Iceland? With so many activities and experiences waiting for you in the Land of Fire and Ice, it can be difficult...

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January 5, 2023

ICE-SAR – The Icelandic Search and Rescue

ICE-SAR (Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue) is a voluntary organization in Iceland that provides search and rescue services throughout the country. It was founded in 1937 and...

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The Northern Lights in Iceland during winter

December 20, 2022

Myths and Legends of the Northern Lights

Visitors flock to Iceland from all over the world with long lists of things to see and do. For some people, trips to the Land of Fire and...

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December 7, 2022

The Yule Party Month Ýlir

The Yule Party Month ýlir is the second winter month of the Old Icelandic Calendar. It starts on a Monday sometime between November 20th and 27th. In Snorra-Edda,...

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December 2, 2022

Christmas Gift of the Year

Icelanders are a bit of a fad nation. When something new comes on the market, everyone must have it. You want to be as cool as the next...

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October 13, 2022

Don’t Be Disappointed in Iceland – Just Know What to Expect!

You’ve seen the advertisements: clear skies, great northern lights, people sunbathing in the summer, standing alone on Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, endless views… And you didn’t see the...

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October 12, 2022

Halloween in Iceland

Everyone knows Halloween. Some believe it is an invention of the candy companies to sell more candy. However, celebrations at the end of October can be seen in...

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September 5, 2022

Which are the Best Towns in Iceland?

No two trips to Iceland are the same. With so many natural wonders to see and awe-inspiring landscapes to explore, but with time constraints to consider, there’s always...

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Goðafoss Waterfall in the North-waterfall of the Gods

August 10, 2022

What are the Most Scenic Waterfalls in Iceland?

Iceland is synonymous with many natural wonders. These include the northern lights, glaciers, ice caves, geysers, hot springs, and volcanoes. But it’s the sheer number of photogenic waterfalls...

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