Leading guidebook publisher Lonely Planet has just released its new title, Best in Travel 2010, containing 17 top travel lists. One list ranks the “best value for money” destinations in the world – and Iceland is one of the 10 places included. Known until recently as an expensive place to visit, the country’s banking collapse and the overall global economic crisis have made Iceland a surprisingly affordable destination. “Have you …Read the Rest
Tag: Iceland
Sold-out Iceland Airwaves Music Festival takes place next week
October 8, 2009
What's On
Iceland’s biggest music festival, Iceland Airwaves, kicks off next Wednesday at various venues in downtown Reykjavik. One of the biggest …Read the Rest
Stunning Iceland photos by a local photographer
September 30, 2009
Culture & Society
I just discovered the spectacular work of Icelandic photographer Örvar Atli Þorgeirsson. Check out his gallery on Flickr. These gorgeous …Read the Rest