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Tag: Iceland
Tjörnin
Tjörnin (The Pond) is a small, prominent lake next to the City Hall in central Reykjavík, Iceland. In fact, this postmodern government building, which … More
The Best of ICELAND
Iceland is a Nordic island country situated in the North Atlantic. With an area of 40,000 sq miles and a population of only 364,134, it … More
1000th Post
In honor of my 1000th post, I thought I’d present a little “quiz” about the number 1000 to test your … More
Gullfoss
Gullfoss (or “Golden Falls”) is a waterfall in southwest Iceland on the Hvítá river. A little over a half-mile above the falls, the river makes … More
The Icelandic Flag
The Icelandic flag is actually based on the Norwegian flag, but with the colors reversed. This three-colored … More
Perlan
Perlan (“The Pearl”) is one of the main land-marks in Reykjavík, Iceland, especially due to its impressive contemporary architecture, ambitious … More
Hallgrímskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran Church of Iceland parish church in Reykjavík. At 244-foot high, it is the largest church and among the tallest structures in Iceland. … More
Geysir
Geysir is, as the name implies, a geyser in southwestern Iceland. It was the first geyser described in print in the 18th century and … More
Þingvellir
Thingvellir (or Þingvellir in Icelandic) is a national park in southwestern Iceland, about 40 km northeast of the capital, Reykjavík. It … More
Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of the most visited attractions in Iceland, is located in a lava field about 24 miles southwest of … More
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