Iceland blog articles and news announcements

October 2021

Road Trip South of Iceland - Icewear Vík í Mýrdal

The southern coast of Iceland is picturesque. In fact, it’s one of the most popular parts of the country that tourists visit.

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October 2021

What Is Leif Erikson Day?

Leif Erikson Day isn’t the first holiday that comes to mind when people think of holidays in October.

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September 2021

Black Sand, Red Sweater - Murder on Iceland’s Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

Waves crash against a shore of black sand. Not a soul is in sight; even the birds are eerily absent.

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September 2021

Iceland Sheep Roundup “Réttir” Is an Annual Sheep Gathering Party

Iceland’s sheep are a source of conversation for many reasons. With more than 800,000 roaming the island nation, Iceland has far more sheep than people. In fact, there are over twice as many sheep as there are humans! And, naturally, Icelandic wool is a big part of the country’s economic activity, too. It’s positively woven into the culture and also serves as one of the nation’s biggest exports.

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August 2021

How a Pair of Wool Socks Saved a Wedding

This story is from a local Chinese guide, and it was too delightful not to share.

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