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Christmas Tree Lighting in Reykjavik
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011
It’s already started snowing in Iceland – well, the first snows have fallen on the mountains across from Reykjavik
– so you’re pretty well guaranteed a white Christmas if you head there
for ...
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Golfing in Iceland
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, May 2012
How much do you love golf? Do you love it so much that you wake up at midnight wishing you were out on the course teeing off on the first hole? If so, then Iceland is the place for you to head, my ...
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Iceland for Beer Lovers
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2012
It’s no secret that Icelanders like a drink or two at the end of the day. They have a special word for the typical tour of bars in central Reykjavik: runtur (literally, round tour). It’s interesting ...
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Iceland Selects Its Song for Eurovision
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
Around 50 countries each year compete to win the Eurovision song contest. Why? Probably because the winner gets to host the following year, which brings their country lots of tourism dollars. This ...
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Iceland’s Gay Pride Festival
Written by Viator, August 2012
Given Iceland’s well-known acceptance of the LGBT community, it may not be surprising that this tiny country holds one of the best gay pride celebrations in the world. In a country of just over ...
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The Iceland Airwaves Music Festival
Written by Viator, October 2012
Ever year since 1999, the Iceland Airwaves festival has taken over Reykjavik with live bands, parties, art shows and thousands of visitors who come to hear some of the best international and ...
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The Mývatn Nature Baths and Lake
Written by Viator, November 2012
Lake Mývatn, located in northern Iceland near the city of Akureyri (Iceland’s second largest) is a popular destination for bird-watchers, thanks to the large numbers of waterfowl and other birds ...
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Beer Day in Iceland
Written by Katie H, February 2013
Iceland passed Prohibition laws in 1915, but but lifted the ban on wine and spirits after only a few years. Ironically, the ban on beer remained, as people feared that the low cost of beer would ...
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Reykjavik's Pools
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011
Iceland is blessed with an endless supply of hot thermal waters. It’s what makes the country habitable in the winter. So you’ll find that all these local pools have outdoor thermal pools. My ...
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Reykjavik Film Festival
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, September 2012
The Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) is held every year in Reykjavik and takes place over 11 days in September. The festival was first held in 2004, organized by a small group of ...
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Top Flea Markets and Thrift Stores in Reykjavik
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
With their well-known economic challenges, it’s not surprising that the Icelanders have a healthy interest in recycling clothes, household goods and other things. It’s actually not a new thing for ...
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