Akureyri is known as the capital of North Iceland. With a population of less than 20,000 it’s small enough to be charming, big enough to have a respectable food and nightlife scene and pristine enough to be drop-dead beautiful. With …
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What to know before you go to the Blue Lagoon
My love affair with Iceland began the minute I saw a photo of the Blue Lagoon. I knew I had to go there one day. Less than a year later, my friend found an airfare sale to Iceland and asked …

Get out of this world in eerie Myvatn, Iceland
I’m on Mars! I’m on the moon! I’m in FernGully! I’m in Game of Thrones! One of those is true. But first, I’ll tell you where I am. I’m in Myvatn, in the northern region of Iceland. It’s the most …