Icelandic sample platter

Hot dogs & hot springs

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October 19th 2010
For a country that made front page news during the WFC, in particular losing a ton of British local council savings; Iceland may be a bit cheaper than it used to be, but don't come here without packing a fair bit of cash and plastic. Stayed the week in a Reykjavik apartment, and just did day trips. Iceland is chock-full of amazing natural wonders, wacky cuisine (not for whale or puffin lovers) ... 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