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  • Museums in Strange Places Podcast #3: Gljúfrasteinn, The Halldór Laxness Museum

    Museums in Strange Places Podcast #3: Gljúfrasteinn, The Halldór Laxness Museum

    Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of a podcast dedicated to exploring Iceland’s museums. Why? Because Iceland has a staggering 165 museums (that’s way more museums per person than…

  • Lights! Camera! Winter!

    Lights! Camera! Winter!

    Reykjavík’s Winter Lights Festival commenced yesterday. It seems like a fun event, with lots of nice stuff going on. Like tonight’s Museum Night, which involves basically every Reykjavík museum  staying open, for free, until midnight, with special events scattered all over. Tomorrow, there’s the…

  • Get Outta Town: Stuff To Avoid Airwaves

    Get Outta Town: Stuff To Avoid Airwaves

    Feeling an overwhelming urge to explore the nearby towns without missing out on Airwaves? Do you feel crushed by the drunken crowds? Guess what, here are some suggestions for how to get outta town, make the most out of your time –…