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  • Medieval Scholars and Hot Tub Enthusiasts

    Medieval Scholars and Hot Tub Enthusiasts

    Summer is practically over. That means that the mild weather we’ve had will soon be replaced by cold winds, rain and, eventually, snow. For residents of Iceland, the long winter is traditionally a harbinger of extended stays indoors with books—stories to keep…

  • A Day Tour Of Langjökull: Floating On A Sea Of Snow

    A Day Tour Of Langjökull: Floating On A Sea Of Snow

    Our driver and guide for the day Stefán Gunnarsson surrendered to the glacier at an altitude of 800 metres, just a few hundred metres from the top. He had already deflated the car’s tyres twice to increase their surface area and minimize…