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  • Where There’s Smoke

    Where There’s Smoke

    The Reykjanes peninsula’s period of volcanic activity continues There’s something melancholic about approaching for landing at Keflavík International Airport. Perhaps that’s the pessimistic reading. The glass half empty individual sees a seemingly endless expanse of nothingness out the aeroplane window, where their…

  • Helping The Helpers

    Helping The Helpers

    The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue looks for broader support Iceland will welcome 2.1 million tourists in 2023. While some may seek out a city break, segmented by organised day tours on coaches with like-minded travellers, many will venture further afield,…

  • Rescue Squad Frees Hiker

    Rescue Squad Frees Hiker

    The rescue team in the South was called out on Saturday night when a report was received from a hiker who got stuck in the mountains south of Mýrdalsjökull. [su_pullquote]If you appreciate our journalism, join our High Five Club. As well as…