British indie rock band, Everything Everything have been announced as a headlining act during this year’s Iceland Airwaves festival event. The festival, held between 13 - 17 October, is Iceland’s biggest arts event, with live music played across various venues in downtown Reykjavik. Everything Everything are among the various international acts ... Read More...
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Iceland is known as the ‘land of fire and ice’, but the volcanic island is also the land of the Northern Lights. As Iceland is on the cusp of the Arctic Circle, the country’s cold temperature during winter, averaging 0 degrees Celsius, provides the perfect conditions for viewing these magical ... Read More...
As the final shopping weekend before Christmas is soon approaching, the pressure of gift buying becomes more stressful. Jet setters are now combining Christmas shopping with relaxing holiday breaks in order to reduce this tension. Iceland, due to its festive setting and wide array of shops, is fast becoming the ... Read More...
Now that Black Friday has passed and Christmas is drawing closer, the pressure of holiday shopping is quickly building up on a daily basis. It is becoming ever so popular that holidaymakers are seeking new ways to combine Christmas shopping with short stress-free breaks to relieve them from the madness ... Read More...
Iceland is known for it’s fresh fish and seafood; historically the country’s economy has revolved around the fish industry. Traditionally, Icelandic fish is cooked, eaten fresh, or preserved by salting, smoking and fermenting. However, sushi cooking and dining is becoming more and more popular across the globe, Iceland being no ... Read More...
According to a recent survey by MORI, four out of five adults consider the Christmas period to be stressful. So why not be the one of five who relax during this joyful time of year and discover Iceland’s unique traditions. For more than half a century, the City of Oslo, Norway, ... Read More...
Iceland is a land famed for its utterly unique landscape, its volcanoes, glaciers, hot springs and towering mountains. There are those who visit to bathe, to hike, or simply for sightseeing; but Iceland has much more on offer than you might imagine. Iceland has a fascinating history – home to the ... Read More...
The Icelandic band Airloop was founded in 2006 by four close friends, Fjalar – the trombone player, Gunnar Thor – who is in charge of beats and more, Svenni – Keyboards and guitars, and Sævar – the trumpet. Since their first gig back in 2006 at the Iceland Airwaves music festival ... Read More...
The Imagine Peace Tower is located on the small island of Videy in Kollafjordur Bay near Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik. The tower is a huge beam of light projected from a white stone monument in the form of a wishing well that has the words ‘Imagine Peace’ carved into it ... Read More...
In its eleventh year Iceland Airwaves is going stronger than ever, with over 120 bands, artists and musicians ready to entertain the masses. 3201 ... Read More...
Car rental in Iceland is often expensive. But if you look hard enough, there is a company which offers top-end new cars for hire in Iceland at rock bottom prices. Especially now, after the summer season has ended and the local currency remains weak. Reykjavik Rent a Car fast gained its ... Read More...