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Don’t Forget Your Speedo!

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Here’s a fun activity: Go to your nearest pool and start swimming. Swim around until your arms get tired, your…

Going South: Road Tripping For N00bs

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The classic road trip is as old as roads themselves. Planning a road trip shouldn’t be a daunting task, but…

Horseback Riding In The West: The Norse Horse

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Whether you’re looking for a tranquil stroll through the beautiful Icelandic countryside, or an exhilarating jaunt, this trip has got…

The Golden Circle Is Thus Called For A Reason

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With a couple friends coming for a very short visit to Iceland, I was faced with that classic travel dilemma:…

Team Iceland Triumphs In Mexico

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Team Iceland took the gold medal in the Young Men’s Division 3 (B Group) Ice Hockey World Championship in Mexico…

The Art Of Death

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The National Gallery of Iceland, Fríkirkjuveguyr 7, runs until May 15, FreeDeath. It is something we must all face someday,…

Pucks In Motion

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An ironic lack of ice in Iceland let hockey long go unnoticed in the world of Icelandic sports. But thanks…

Icelander Going To Space

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Gísli Gíslason will be among the passengers of Virgin Galactic’s maiden voyage, which would make him the first second Icelander…

Skyr’s New Partner In Crime

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Skyr. It’s creamy, filling, and good for you. It’s cheap. It comes in so many flavours. Everyone loves it. How…

Sequences Art Festival Is Back

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Select Venues around Reykjavík. April 1 – 10, More info at www.sequences.isSequences 2011 will present a wide array of performances,…

Dogsledding In Iceland: Puppy Love

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Dog-powered vehicles might not be the most efficient way to travel, but it’s probably the cutest. For dog-lovers, an Icelandic…

Eat, Eat, And Eat Some More

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Bolludagur, Sprengidagur, and Öskudagur: an Icelandic holiday trifecta of food and fun. They take place on the three days leading…

Prepare For Battle At Sódóma!

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Six bands square off at Sódóma on Saturday for the honor of playing at Wacken Open Air, a massive outdoor…

Today Is Beer Day!

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Beer. It comes in countless colours and flavours. It’s been around for centuries.  It’s drunk around the world.  And it…

Around The World At Reykjavik University

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The International Department of Reykjavik University is having their annual International Day on campus today from 11:00 – 13:00. The…

‘Future of Hope’ Returns To Iceland

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…Following EDDA NominationWhen filmmaker Henry Bateman set out to create a film about Iceland’s economy, he had little knowledge of…

New Music Festival Hits Reykjavik

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Reykjavik welcomes a new music festival this month called, BERGEN-REYKJAVIK-NUUK, which celebrates the relationship between Norway, Iceland, and Greenland. The…

Glacier Walking On Sólheimajökull: Water, Water, Everywhere

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We all dream of the perfect vacation, filled with unforgettable moments and taking brochure-worthy photos to make our Facebook buddies…