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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.”

Severe Gale Forecast in Iceland

25 Jun 2021 The Icelandic Met Office has issued weather alerts for a large part of Iceland today.

Lava is gradually filling up Nátthagi valley.

What to Do if Lava Closes Road Along Coast

24 Jun 2021 Ways to react to the potential closure of Suðurstrandarvegur road, south of the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall, Southwest Iceland, were discussed yesterday at a meeting.

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Startled by Life-Threatening Lava Stream: Video

18 Jun 2021 There is no letup in the lava flow by Fagradalsfjall, Southwest Iceland, and its unpredictable behavior continues to startle visitors.

Tourists by Gullfoss waterfall.

800,000 Tourists Expected in Iceland

9 Jun 2021 Landsbanki bank expects income from the travel industry to increase by ISK 120 billion (USD 993 million; EUR 814 million) this year, compared with last year.

This is what the eruption looked like yesterday.

Magnificent View of Fagradalsfjall Eruption

8 Jun 2021 The crater by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, spewed lava high into the air, creating magnificent material for a photo, when Morgunblaðið photographer Árni Sæberg flew over the area yesterday.

New 3D Model of Eruption by Fagradalsfjall

4 Jun 2021 For the first time since May 18, scientists were able to fly over the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, Wednesday to take photos to be used for making a new 3D model of the lava field.

Rental Car Shortage in Iceland in August?

4 Jun 2021 There could be a shortage of rental cars in Iceland in August and September, a person familiar with the car rental market tells Morgunblaðið.

 Expect 1.3 Million Tourists Next Year

26 May 2021 “We expect a fairly rapid growth in the travel industry to begin with.”

Trying to tame Nature.

Protective Walls Near Lava Buy Time in Case of Evacuation

21 May 2021 Yesterday, around noon, a huge lava river began streaming just behind the eastern protective wall that had been built near the lava stream by Fagradalsfjall mountain.

When tested by mbl.is neither the QR code nor the payment link were working.

Sign near eruption charges for parking

19 May 2021 Visitors are asked to pay 1.000 krona, or about 8 dollars, for using the parking area.

Those who are fully vaccinated should have a fairly easy time visiting Iceland.

A simplified guide to Iceland’s Covid-19 travel rules

17 May 2021 Iceland Monitor has put together a clear and concise outline of the current restrictions and requirements.

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