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From speeding over black sand beaches to walking behind waterfalls, descending into volcanoes, hiking on glaciers or driving across the wild Highlands: read about our Iceland travels within.
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Mountains Beyond Mountains: Hiking Landmannalaugar
Outdoor activities are not really my thing. I’m a city rat, I love strolling downtown, enjoying the nightlife. Hiking has always been last on my list of leisure activates. I loathe everything about it; It’s long, you usually have to wake up…
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Jono Duffy’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Jono Duffy is Iceland’s premier gay Australian comedian—the only one actually. Here’s his perfect Reykjavík day. Breakfast? I used to live in Melbourne, which is the breakfast/brunch capital of the world, so this question puts me in a bit of a “Meryl…
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Bolungarvík Town Guide: Camping, Family Trees, and Maritime Museums
The northernmost village in the Westfjords, Bolungarvík, is a fishing village that is home to 900 residents. Despite the small population, the town stands true to the adage of quality over quantity. With lots to do and plenty to see, it is…
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North Of The Wall: A Game of Thrones Tour Of Iceland
The Iron Island clan in ‘Game of Thrones’ are based on the Vikings from Nordic history—but they are both more ferocious and more useless. Theon Greyjoy’s dad berates those who use gold rather than iron to get what they want. Vikings both…
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Sauðárkrókur Town Guide: VR Puffins, Local Craft Beer & Fishy Business
If you’re seeking to get away to a place with a small town’s charm and slow tempo, Sauðárkrókur, located in Northwest Iceland, may well be your cup of tea. The village is a three-and-a-half hour drive from Reykjavík, and home to approximately…
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Saga Spots: Glaumbær
In Glaumbær, just north of the truck-stop town Varmahlíð in Northern Iceland, a modest memorial commemorates a paradigm-shifting moment in the history of transatlantic exploration. A bronze statue beside the settlement’s old church portrays a woman standing on a comically small longboat;…
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Road Trip: A Bike Ride Away From Paradise
It’s the fifth week in a row that my flatmate Tom and I bail on our adventurous hiking plans. Every weekend it’s the same story: on Thursday, we’ll sit comfortably on our 1940s red and green couches, planning all sorts of activities…
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It’s Easy Being Green: Lýsuhólslaug’s Fountain Of Youth
You’ve probably heard of the Blue Lagoon—Keflavík’s luxurious celeb hangout—but you might not know that there’s another colourful lagoon in the family: Snæfellsnes’s dark horse Green Lagoon. Located on the southern coast of the peninsula, the rustic pool (it’s not really a…
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The Solitary Islander & His Trusted Dog
On an island not that far away, in the middle of Þjórsá river, solitary soul Hákon Kjalar Hjördísarson lives his days sorrounded by wide skies and fields of grass. Dividing his time between his beloved island, where he resides from April to…
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Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir is a 22 year old footballer, currently living in Malmö, Sweden, and playing professionally with FC Rosengård and the Icelandic national team. “I grew up in Kópavogur,” she says, “in the lovely Fossvogsdalur. I’m studying Psychology from a distance…
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Ísafjörður Town Guide: Feeding Foxes and Seafood To Die For
Ísafjörður is the de facto capital of the Westfjords, and despite having a population of just 2,500, it shows. It’s isolated—almost a six-hour drive from Reykjavík—but it boasts a vibrant cultural life and a grand history. Ísafjörður was once one of the…
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Sacred Sweat: A Near Trip To The Sacred Seed Sweat Lodge
“The most important thing is to treat the ritual with respect,” explains Laila, ceremony leader of the sweat lodge at Sacred Seed near the Golden Circle. As I approach the dome-shaped tent clad with towels and rope, flames from the fire pull…
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Ólafur Örn Ólafsson’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
TV Chef Ólafur Örn Ólafsson is a well-known face on the streets of Reykjavík and has appeared as a guest judge on ‘Masterchef Ísland’. Favourite breakfast place? I may be a little biased, but my favourite breakfast place is Rosenberg, where I…
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Salmon, Sashimi And Skuggi The Dog: A Night On An Island In Iceland
Just an hour’s drive from our beloved capital lies the tiny island Traustholtshólmi, population: 1. As I stand at the mouth of the river waiting for my host Hákon, wind pulls the hat straight off my head. A few minutes later, a…
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The New South: Midgard, Skyr Mojitos And Everything Volcanic
“Do you trust yourself going on a trip to the South?”, asked Grapevine’s editor-in-chief on the first day of my internship. “Does a bear shit in the woods?”, I thought, trying not to let my bubbling excitement show too much—they are quite…
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In Photos: Borgarnes, The Prettiest Town You Never Visited
If you’ve traveled north on Route 1, chances are you have driven right through Borgarnes without giving it a second glance. Most Ring Road travelers, even Icelanders, only stop here long enough to gas up, grab a burger, and maybe buy some…
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Laufey Elíasdóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Laufey Elíasdóttir is a musician, photographer and actress. She has appeared in a number of notable Icelandic films, including Baltasar Kormákur’s ‘White Night Wedding’, 2014 Oscar submission ‘Vonarstræti’, and last year’s ‘Reykjavík’. She is now working on a Danish film called ‘Sticks…
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Things To Do Outside Of Reykjavík: Hiking Hornstrandir, The Baldur Ferry & Festival Fun
Whether you’re a first time visitor who wants to get off the tourist trail, or a seasoned Iceland adventurer looking for something different to do on your next trip, here are some travel ideas we’d recommend. Place: Hornstrandir The Hornstrandir nature reserve,…
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Vík Town Guide: Fish Burgers, Black Sands & Scratchy Magic
Vík í Mýrdal, the southernmost town in Iceland, is a two-and-a-half or three-and-a-half hours’ drive from Reykjavík, depending on how often you get out of the car, and so for many people it’s the natural end point of a day trip taking…
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Things To Do Outside Of Reykjavík: A Highland Trail, Epic Hike & Westfjords Town
The Highlands are open for the summer once again, so if you want to get away from it all in the wilds of Iceland, here are a couple of ways to do so. Also, you could just go to Ísafjörður. Road Trip:…
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Tórshavn Town Guide: Couture Knitwear, Vinyl Records & Faroese Design
The Faroese capital of Tórshavn is an interesting little place, with a historic harbour, colourful seaside houses, a busy marina, and a bustling little shopping centre. We went digging around for some music, culture and a damn fine cup of coffee—here’s what…
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Video: Nesjavellir
The prospect of travelling far and wide within Iceland to see all the beautiful spots you’ve always dreamt of can be daunting, especially if you’re on a budget or on a very short holiday. However, you’ll be surprised to see how many…
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Tanja Huld Levý Guðmundsdóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Tanja Levý is a fashion and textile designer you might remember from the recent Pull Up Your Socks sportswear project. She’s about to opening a co-op design store—YPSILON—with an opening party on July 13. Here’s how Tanja would spend a perfect day…