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Weather: It’s Gonna Get… Icelandic

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Bid farewell to the sun for a few days as the weather will revert to the classic, rainy Icelandic weather…

Flavour Of The Month: The Freshest Arrivals In 101

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Reykjavík changes as rapidly as the weather, with fresh things popping up at all times. This summer has been no…

Upside-Down Rakes And White Sheep: A Sampling Of Icelandic Weather Superstitions

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It’s long been established that if there’s one sure-fire way to start a conversation in Iceland, all you need do…

Perfect Day: Dadykewl- Spicy Noodles, Fresh Milk, And Lots Of Day Drinking

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Singer and producer Dadykewl’s signature is that of positivity and good vibes. Serving up everything from introspective trap to feel-good…

Fishing At Elliðavatn: Tight Lines, Tangled Lines

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I was baffled when my son came to me one day and told me that he wanted to go out…

The Week In Weather: Hang On Till The Weekend

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It’s going to be a rainy and overcast rest of the week—all the more reason to enjoy a sunny weekend….

Photos And Video: A Midnight Rainbow Over Iceland

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A perfect combination of weather conditions, latitude and time of year created the unique phenomenon of the midnight rainbow in…

Heat In The Highlands: A Road Trip To The Hot Springs Of Kjölur

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Note: Kjölur is a gravel road requiring a 4×4 vehicle Iceland’s summer solstice is marked by 24 hours of sun…

The Road Less Travelled: Hekla & Landmannalaugar On Superjeep

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The Highlands of Iceland are any outdoorsman’s dream—and one that, in the three years I’ve lived here, I’ve never experienced….

Most Voters For All Icelandic Parties (Except One) Very Worried About The Climate Crisis

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The climate crisis is deeply troubling to voters of all parliamentary parties, with one notable exception, according to a new…

Into The Glaciers: See Them While You Can

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be inside a glacier? Well, if you’d like to experience…

The Virtual Village: Pawel Ziemilski’s Documentary ‘In Touch’ Reunites Fractured Families

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The winner of the coveted jury’s prize at this years Skjaldborg Film Festival was Polish director Pawel Ziemilski, for ‘In Touch’…

An Ocean Of Sound: Anna Þorvaldsdóttir Evokes The Vastness Of Nature

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At first, there’s a loud hissing, like a hard wind whipping up sand from a barren plain. It’s joined by…

PHOTOS: Icelandic Mountain Defaced, “Extreme Disrespect For Icelandic Nature”

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An observant and very disappointed Icelander has posted multiple photos of Helgafell, a volcano located near Hafnarfjörður, and not for…

A Change In The Weather: Iceland And The Climate Crisis

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The party leading Iceland’s coalition government—the Left-Greens—has, as its name implies, a very strong emphasis on environmental issues in general…

66°North Gets Global Investor

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New opportunities for Icelandic outerwear brand 66° North are on the horizon in the fashion world. Vísir reports today that…

The Week In Weather: West Is Best

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If you’re in the west, you’re in for a good week weather wise, with pretty reliable sun throughout the next…

Reykjavík Events: Kiasmos, Í Kring & Lucy In Blue!

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Monday is a holiday and we’ve never been so excited. Prepare for some of the best weather Reykjavík has seen…

News From Iceland’s Countryside: Summertime Snow, Cat Poetry & More

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We write a lot about Reykjavík, but what burning hot news is tearing up the seaside villages and farming communities…

Best Of East Iceland 2019: Best Road Trip

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The East of Iceland is, geographically, one of the oldest areas of the country, and the furthest from the capital….

The Witches Of Búðir: A Magical Shop In Snæfellsnes

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Hotel Búðir juts up from Búðahraun lava field on the southern coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Visible for miles around,…