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Day Of The Icelandic Sheepdog
Yesterday, July 18th, marked the most important holiday of them all, the Day of the Icelandic Sheepdog! [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products made by Icelandic…
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Öskudagur, a.k.a. Ash Wednesday 2022 Is Here
Today Iceland celebrates Öskudagur or Ash Wednesday. This is a holiday that marks the first day of Lent, or 46 days until Easter. Öskudagur has also been known as the Icelandic Carnival. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have Icelandic Easter…
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Brits Predicted To Spend More In Iceland Than Anywhere Else In The World
Iceland is set to make more money from holidaying Brits than anywhere else in the world, according to new figures. The report comes from Practio, a group of travel experts who have analysed the British Office for National Statistics data for the…
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The Weekend Edit: 5 Things To Do In Reykjavík This Weekend
According to the forecast, the weather will be unusually misericordious during the weekend, with no rain hitting the capital area and even a little bit of sun. Grab the chance and get out of the house this weekend. Whether you decide to…
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The Weekend Edit: 4 Things To Do In Reykjavík This Weekend
Unsure of what to do on your weekend off in Reykjavík? You’re in luck: this particular weekend is ripe with interesting events scattered all over town that will keep you occupied. Design festival DesignMarch has exhibitions, lectures and pop-ups organised until Sunday,…
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The Weekend Edit: 4 Things To Do In Reykjavík This Weekend
It’s the weekend again! Can you believe it? Forget about the office, set aside the stress and enjoy these beautiful sunny days to the fullest. Make sure you go out for a late brunch, check out some art exhibits and don your…
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The Monday Edit: What To Do This Week
After a weekend of snowstorms and Mardi-gras bollur filled with whipped cream, another Monday rolls in with the usual phlegm, indefferent to our dreams of going back to bed as we scrape the icy snow off our cars. But even if the…
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PSA: Look Out! Monday Is Also A Holiday
Iceland loves Christian holidays, and Monday will be no exception. Today marks Whitsunday, the 7th Sunday after Easter. According to Biblical teachings, on this day the Holy Spirit descended upon the Earth, possessing Christ’s disciples, and compelling them to speak in tongues.…
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Sigmundur Davíð Goes On “Indefinite Holiday”
The former Prime Minister will be on indefinite leave from his parliamentary seat, and intends to travel the country. According to an announcement on parliament’s official site, Progressive alternate MP Hjálmar Bogi Hafliðason took Sigmundur Davíð’s seat yesterday. MBL reports that Sigmundur…
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A Guide To All Those Icelandic Yule Brews
Encouraged by the hoopla around the annual Tuborg Julebryg release, brewers all over have long since started crafting special seasonal Christmas brews to boost their sales. Traditionally, Christmas beers are slightly darker, richer in taste (more malt, spices, caramel), and feature higher…
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Couple’s Romantic Getaway Ruined By Hash Ice Cream
A young couple’s romantic weekend getaway to a cabin in South West Iceland was ruined last week after they consumed some hash ice cream they made from a recipe they found online, reports MBL. Unfortunately, though perhaps predictably, the ice cream gave them a…
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Iceland Among Most Googled Rising Holiday Destinations
Though it did not crack the Top 10 Holiday searches in Google’s “Year in Search” for 2014, Iceland is on Google’s list of “rising holidays” – destinations that have seen the biggest increase in searches this year. The Independent reports that the…
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Þvörusleikir Shares Top 5 Holiday Uses For Wooden Spoons
The holiday season is a crazy time and a lot of us have problems keeping up with all the things we need to get done in time for Christmas. This year, the fourth Yule Lad, Þvörusleikir (Spoon Licker) shares his Top 5…
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PM Ditches Parliament To Go On Holiday, Doesn’t Tell Anyone
Icelandic Prime Minister, Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson did not turn up to participate in the second parliamentary session discussing the coming year’s budget yesterday, turns out he left the country to go on holiday without notifying anyone at his place of work, reports…
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Lawyer’s Body Recovered
Police believe they have found the body of lawyer Ásta Stefánsdóttir in Bleiksárgljúfur gully, reports Vísir. Ásta went missing in early June while holidaying with her spouse Pino De Los Angeles Becerra Bolanos. The couple were reported missing on Saturday, June 8, after they failed…
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Police End Official Search For Missing Woman
Police are ending their extensive week-long search for lawyer Ásta Stefánsdóttir, who was reported missing 11 days ago while holidaying with her spouse, Pino De Los Angeles Becerra Bolanos, reports Vísir. The two women were reported missing on Saturday, June 8, after they went for…
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Bun Day, Fun Day!
Over-indulgers delight: today, March 3, 2014, is Bolludagur, or bun day, an ostensibly lenten holiday in which all Icelanders are encouraged to eat their weight in vatnsdeigsbollur, cream-filled choux buns. Known as Shrove or Callop Monday in other countries, Bun Day is celebrated on…
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Ram’s Balls, And Sheep’s Heads, And Smoked Horse, Oh My!
At the end of January, mere weeks after most Icelanders have packed away their Christmas decorations and returned to the daily grind, the midwinter festival of Þorri arrives to bolster spirits and brace stomachs. A celebration of bygone traditions and an opportunity…