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Reykjavik Shopping: Visiting Laugavegur aka Iceland’s Mecca of Cool

The list of things to do in Reykjavik is quite long, and many of the most interesting activities center on Laugavegur street. This is Reykjavik’s main street and is the heart of both the...
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Iceland’s Best Luxury Hotels – Exclusive Accommodation

Let’s dive right in and discover Iceland’s best luxury hotels. They combine uniqueness, glamour, and comfort. As you know, Iceland is known for having a rich number of natural attractions. Tourists come every year...
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Iceland’s Music Scene – Famous bands and musicians in Iceland

Music is a huge part of our lives. It’s the background to many important moments and a beautiful reminder of our memories. We all have our favorite songs, artists, albums, and playlists, right? I...
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Iceland’s Growth as a Tourism Destination

Iceland has rapidly gained popularity among tourists. Statistics show that about 2.3 million people came to visit Iceland last year. This means there were almost 7 times more tourists than locals as the island...
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The 2018 WOW Air Travel Guide Contest – Get Paid to Travel the World

Imagine getting paid to travel the world with your bestie. Icelandic flight operator WOW Air is offering you the chance to do just that. The discount carrier is best known for offering cheap flights...
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Iceland’s Most Famous Villains – The Country’s Twisted Past

Did I just say Iceland's most famous villains? Icelanders are so nice, how is that even possible? Does Björk have a rogue uncle that no one talks about? People tend to associate many things...
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Souvenir Shopping In Iceland: The Best Things You Can Buy

Traveling is inevitably linked to buying souvenirs. We just can’t help it! Although it is true that most of the memories we cherish are not made of material things, we all love having a...
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The Icelandic Language: Proud Linguistic Heir of the Vikings

Icelandic is not one of the world's most spoken languages, nor is it in high demand at language schools. This doesn't necessarily mean that the language’s history and evolution are any less fascinating than...

Etiquette Guide to Iceland’s Geothermal Baths

Geothermal is a term that has become more and more common in our daily life, in this case, it is mostly related to how cities and villages get their electric power supply. Most of...
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Famous Icelandic People: Singers, Songwriters, Authors, and Explorers

Iceland is a small country both in terms of landmass and population. Despite this, Iceland has its fair share of several famous people. Going all the way from Viking times with explorer Leif Erikson...