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Help? Call Charlie: Pollý, Grapevine In 2050, Biggest Band Coming Out Of Iceland & More
Charlie’s here to answer your questions — big or small! As a graduate of the Help Academy founded by Gregory Shmon Help himself, I, Charlie Winters, am here on behalf of The Grapevine to help you with your questions! Seeking advice about…
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Blue Lagoon Reports €22 Million Profit In 2019 Amid Mass COVID-19 Layoffs
The Blue Lagoon 2019 revenue totalled € 125 million, yielding a €22 million profit, Fréttablaðið reports. The Blue Lagoon manages the world-famous tourist attraction along with several connected shops, restaurants and hotels. At the end of 2019 its assets totalled €79.5 million.…
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403 Blue Lagoon Employees Laid Off
The Blue Lagoon company has announced an official decision to lay off 403 of its employees at the end of next month, Vísir reports. Manager and employee wages will be decreased thereafter. The company’s notice stated that the influence of the coronavirus…
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Reykjanes: Windswept Wonders On The Reykjavík-Adjacent Peninsula
Reykjanes is the picturesque peninsula where most visitors enter Iceland when they land at Keflavík. However, the majority of people immediately travel onwards to Reykjavík, and the south coast route, unaware that Reykjanes itself is full of natural wonders and charming coastal…
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Lotions & Potions: Your Guide To Icelandic Skincare
With the unpredictable weather and harsh conditions of Iceland, it’s no wonder the women here have had to get creative to save their skin. With a rich beauty history of using unusual ingredients like barley, lanolin, seaweed, and silica, Icelandic skincare brands…
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Ask A Dermatologist: Why Is The Water In The Blue Lagoon Good For Your Skin?
If you’ve had a dip in the Blue Lagoon and wondered why your skin felt amazing afterwards, you’re not alone. Unlike boring old regular geothermal water, the composition of the Blue Lagoon is unique—you won’t find it anywhere else in the world.…
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Humans of Reykjavík: Kenny Fang
Every issue, we will interview someone living in Reykjavík or just visiting the city, so as to share with you, dear reader, the trials and tribulations of daily life here in the capital. This issue’s human: Kenny Fang, a tourist from China…
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Holiday Opening Hours
If you are a tourist stranded in Iceland over the holiday season, you may find yourself hard pressed to come up with activities to engage in, as the country practically shuts down in late December (admittedly, this has been changing along with…
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Vacationer VS. Blouse: WHICH CONTEST WINNER HAD A BETTER TIME AT AIRWAVES 2K12?
Did you know that aside from making some pretty nice vodka, those folks over at Reyka also sponsor an annual contest where US bands can win the chance to perform at Iceland Airwaves. This is pretty cool of them—if you’re a band,…