Strokkur, about to explode

Incomparable Iceland (or how to get wet in 16 different ways)

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July 16th 2008
Iceland was apparently named by a disgruntled settler who lost all his livestock in a particularly harsh winter. Given the numbers of volcanos, geysers and gushing steam vents alongside glaciers and snow topped mountains, many people argue that the country should in fact be called Fire and Iceland. Good point. But...what do you get when you mix fire and ice? Yes, that's right. Water. ... read more

Europe » Iceland » South

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Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland ... ... read more