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East Iceland: A World of Magic and Monsters

To follow the legends and to experience the magic of east Iceland, journey to Egilsstadir, by air, by sea, or by car. Egilsstadir is a place of legends, stories that happened so long they begin with, “Once upon a time… .”
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The Historical Importance of the Vikings

Vikings — the first images that come to mind are of barbaric marauders ravaging, looting, and terrorizing the coasts of northern Europe. That may be accurate, to some degree, but not entirely.
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Iceland's Unique Literary Legacy

Icelandic writer Halldor Laxness won the Pulitzer for Literature in 1955, but the country has another literary claim to fame, one that has survived over 900 years.
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Iceland’s Althingi: The Oldest Parliamentary Government

Learn more about Iceland’s Althingi, the country’s oldest institution and the world’s oldest parliamentary government as well as Iceland's path to self rule.
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Halldor Laxness, Iceland’s Nobel Prize Winner

Learn more about Halldor Laxness, Iceland’s Nobel Prize Winning author.
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Stopover Offer in Iceland from Icelandair

Learn more about Icelandair’s Stopover offer, a must-read if you’re planning a Transatlantic flight and are interested in Iceland.
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The Best Things About Iceland

Learn more about what we believe are some of The Best Things About Iceland. The list may just surprise you.
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Family activities in Iceland

A trip to Iceland is an adventure the whole family will enjoy. For those traveling to Iceland with children, we’ve put together a list of activities fit for visitors of all ages.
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A short primer on Iceland's volcanoes

Learn more about Iceland's numerous volcanoes - including its most famous ones - and why the country has so many.
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Iceland’s Bardabunga Eruption

Learn more about the recent volcanic eruption at Bárðarbunga and why there’s no need to worry.
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