Iceland
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Read more: Yummy Icelandic ChowLast night I had the amazing opportunity to sample various different traditional Icelandic foods, including puffin, lamb, arctic char and horse tartar. These items have…
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Read more: The Wonder of WoolTouring Reykjavik, I realized just how much amazing stuff there is to do in a country where many people will never visit in their life.…
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Read more: Lessons in Social Privacy from Icelandic CultureHaving just refilled my cup of coffee this morning, I returned to my seat at breakfast, passing our bus driver Jacob in the narrow aisle…
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Read more: Religious Independence in IcelandOur tour guide, Olaf, shared insights into the history of Iceland and its relationship with religion, which I found fascinating. The Vikings followed paganism, a…
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Read more: A taste of IcelandToday we had the opportunity to try a variety of different traditional Iceland foods at a local restaurant in Reykjavik. A tasting course included horse,…
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Read more: Bonding in IcelandToday the day started off slowly as I got ready to depart for Reykjavik. Along the way we stopped to take in some scenery. The…
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Read more: Chasing WaterfallsHi day 6! The sunrise this morning was gorgeous. I ate my breakfast next to a window so I could watch the sky brighten. Once…
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Read more: Delicious Food!Today we started our journey back to Reykjavik, first stopping at the Black sand beach, then the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, the kerid crater, and finally ending…
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Read more: Day 7: Traveling and a Traditional TastingWe started our day by heading back towards Reykjavik. going to a viewing platform to see the early-morning landscape. The view from the higher point…
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Read more: From Land to Sea: My Icelandic Culinary AdventureIceland’s rich culinary history is shaped by its unique environment, where fresh, locally sourced ingredients have sustained its people for a long time. Tonight, I…
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