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ICELAND’S VOLCANOES – AN OMNIPRESENT FORCE OF NATURE EMBEDDED IN THE LANDSCAPE

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Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth. Its unique location stems from its location directly on the boundary of two tectonic plates – the North American and Eurasian – which are constantly moving apart. Furthermore, beneath the island lies a so-called magma hotspot, which makes volcanic activity not only frequent but […]

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SELJALANDSFOSS -A WATERFALL YOU CAN WALK BEHIND ON ICELAND’S SOUTH COAST

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Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland’s most iconic and photographed waterfalls, located on the country’s scenic South Coast. Its elegant, narrow cascade plunges 60 meters from a former sea cliff, creating a shimmering curtain of water that is visible from afar. What makes Seljalandsfoss truly unique is the rare opportunity to walk behind the waterfall, offering

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HOW FLAVORS OF CULTURE ARE BORN

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Licorice in Iceland is not just a candy – it’s a cultural phenomenon that permeates daily life, language, and the memories of its inhabitants. For many foreigners, its intense, slightly spicy taste can be a shock. For Icelanders, however, it is the flavor of childhood, family traditions, and northern identity. It’s hard to find another

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PAFINS

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At the edge of Europe, where green cliffs meet the foaming ocean, live some of the most recognizable and charming birds of the North – puffins, known in Icelandic as lundi. In everyday speech many travelers simply call them pafins, and under this name they are often remembered. Although they spend most of the year

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THE SOLAR ECLIPSE OVER ICELAND: A COSMIC SPECTACLE IN THE LAND OF FIRE AND ICE

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This August, Iceland will witness an extraordinary event that will capture the attention of astronomy enthusiasts and lovers of natural beauty alike. A total solar eclipse – one of the most breathtaking phenomena visible from Earth – will transform daylight over the North Atlantic for a few unforgettable minutes. Imagine the immense disk of the

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ICELANDIC WATER – CRYSTAL PURITY FROM THE ISLAND’S VOLCANIC HEART

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Icelandic water is widely regarded as some of the purest in the world, and its exceptional quality comes directly from the island’s unique geology. Rain, snow, and glacial meltwater penetrate deep into porous volcanic rock, primarily basalt, which dominates Iceland’s bedrock. This rock acts as a natural filter, allowing water to flow through its fissures

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LUPINE – A SPECTACULAR VISITOR IN ICELAND

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If you wander across Iceland in late spring and summer, one of the first things that might catch your eye is the stunning bloom of lupines. Although not native to the island, these vibrant purple, pink, and blue flowers have spread across fields, hillsides, and even roadsides, creating a breathtaking tapestry that contrasts perfectly with

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ÖLFUSÁ RIVER – A HIDDEN GEM FLOWING THROUGH SELFOSS

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The Ölfusá River is one of Iceland’s most beautiful and powerful rivers, flowing through the town of Selfoss and eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Originating from the Þjórsá River, which collects water from vast areas of southern Iceland, the Ölfusá showcases the country’s striking landscapes, with its clear waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and plains.

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ICELANDIC STONES – VOLCANIC TREASURES OF ICELAND

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Iceland is a land where nature creates its own masterpieces. One of the most fascinating elements of its landscape is the stones and boulders scattered across the island. At first glance, they might seem ordinary, but their origins and history make them truly extraordinary. Most of these rocks are remnants of ancient volcanic eruptions, shaping

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