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Sunnefa Lind, enjoying work at Eiríksstaðir.

Giving Guests a Glimpse of Life in Viking Age

20 Aug 2021 What surprises Icelandic visitors is hearing that people in the Viking Age probable slept sitting.

British PM Churchill addresses the crowd gathered in front of the parliamentary building.

80 Years Since Churchill Charmed the Icelandic Nation

16 Aug 2021 Eighty years ago today, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill visited Iceland.

The signs appear to be intended to make visitors think they have to pay for parking when there is plenty of free parking available.

Misleading signs trick tourists into paying a parking fee

15 Aug 2021 The signs have been placed in a popular area with plenty of free parking

Hikers enjoy the view of the eruption on this photo taken on May 30th.

Eruption sputters but the show isn't over yet

6 Aug 2021 As many as 3,000 people visit the site every day

Being on the orange list brings some restrictions, but not as many as being red listed.

Iceland gets an “orange” Covid-19 classification – for now

29 Jul 2021 It is not unlikely that next week Iceland will be red listed

The area is treacherous as "sneaker waves" will sometimes pull people out to sea.

Iceland home to 6th best beach in the world

19 Jul 2021 Reynisfjara can be a dangerous place to visit if people aren't careful.

The LungA Festival is open for everybody. There will be an exhibition and party on Saturday.

Let's go to LungA Festival!

16 Jul 2021 If you're in the mood for inspiration and art, head to Seyðisfjörður this weekend. That's where the annual LungA Festival takes place - and ends with a day of art, concerts, good food and partying.

Prices are through the roof and many will have to make do with taking the bus.

Renting a car in Iceland has become outrageously expensive

13 Jul 2021 In some cases it would make sense to buy a used car instead

The tourists are slowly returning, according to the POS terminals.

Recovery in tourism can be seen in payment card statistics

13 Jul 2021 Visitors from the US have taken the lead when it comes to spending money in Iceland

The most beautiful outdoor swimming pool you can find.

The Hottest Valley on the Island

7 Jul 2021 Well, maybe there are hotter places, but the for foreigners unpronounceable town of Hveragerði offers an unforgettable bath in the nearby hot river and more.

The entrance to the spa looks like an Icelandic turf house.

Slowing Down With Spa Ritual

5 Jul 2021 We all do know that traveling can sometimes be exhausting. If you want to slow down for only half a day, then this ritual can help.

From Keflavík International Airport.

Largest Number of Passengers in 15 Months

5 Jul 2021 A total of 10,580 passengers went through Keflavík International Airport on Saturday – the largest number in more than 15 months.

Scott Estill.

Was Preparing to Die at Eruption Site

5 Jul 2021 “I ended up tripping on a lava rock that I didn’t see, and I hit my head, and I was knocked out.”

Don Barri.

Lava Smells Like Fourth of July

27 Jun 2021 “The smell [of the lava] reminded me of Fourth of July.”

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