Iceland

Ice, Ice, Iceland baby

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June 26th 2010
So here I am in Iceland, ready for a week of relaxation, hiking, geothermal pools, puffins and perhaps a ride on a pony. I'm drawn to the clean air and promise of fun people who consider sarcasm something of a sport. I left for the airport 5 hours before my flight (curse you, G20) and got here from the Beach in 25 minutes, which is pretty much unheard of. The traffic at 4:30 on a Friday was like 4 ... read more

Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík

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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