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To The Lighthouse! Amiina’s Beacon Shines Bright With ‘Pharology’
Pharology: the scientific study of lighthouses. It’s a rather archaic term, for as radar and other navigation tools took over the guidance of ships, those who specialised in the use and upkeep of lighthouses became fewer and fewer. Nowadays, the term ‘pharologist’…
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New Lighthouse Graces Reykjavik Skyline
The Reykjavík skyline recently got a little bit better, with the addition of a small, adorable lighthouse on the east side of the harbour. If there’s one quality to Icelandic coastal towns that is consistent across the country, it’s the prevalence of…
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Akranes Lighthouse One Of “Best Travel Discoveries Of 2018”, Guardian Readers Say
Of the many things to see and do in Iceland, readers of The Guardian have a special place in their hearts for the Akranes Lighthouse, according to a new travel article in The Guardian, “The best travel discoveries of 2018: chosen by…
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Green Lakes And Ghosts: A Day Exploring The Reykjanes Peninsula
As much as I love going on tours, I initially wasn’t filled with excitement about my recent day trip to Reykjanes. In retrospect, it was stupid of me to think that it wouldn’t be impressive, just because it hasn’t been discovered by…
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To The Lighthouse: A Magical Getaway At Dyrhólaey
At the southernmost point of mainland Iceland sits a particularly dramatic and tide-lashed stretch of coastline. Around the town of Vík, the waves crash in with particularly ferocious force, rending the cliffside apart in imperceptibly slow motion and leaving behind angular basalt…
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The Penny-pincher’s Guide To Spending A Day In Reykjavík
So you want to see a bit of Iceland but also be able to afford your ticket back home? No, that’s not the most dramatic request we’ve ever heard. We’ll make it happen. Einar Jónsson’s Sculpture Garden What better way to start…
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Akranes: The Great Unknown Across The Bay From Reykjavík
Sitting in the office on a rainy afternoon after several days reeking of the mundane, Hrefna and I take a solemn oath. We will take hold of our heartstrings, seek adventure, and head into the uncharted territory of the west. We will…