Iceland
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Read more: Day 3: Waterfalls, Geysers, and TomatoesToday started off with a long drive to Þingvellir National Park. When we arrived, we started with a history lesson on the geology of the…
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Read more: Witches and SoupAnother day in Iceland, with more geographic features to explore. This morning, I woke up and had some more toast with Icelandic butter and the tastiest…
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Read more: Day 4: Thingvellir and TomatoesQuestion 1: The Althing was the first formal government of Iceland. This governmental system lasted 641 years (until the 1800s). During the spring and fall,…
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Read more: Bridging the Past and Future: Where Iceland’s History Meets SustainabilityToday was a perfect mix of history, breathtaking landscapes, and sustainability! Every stop we made helped me see how Iceland’s unique geography has shaped both…
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Read more: Day 3: National Park & a GreenhouseThe Thingvellir National Park holds an abundance of importance to Iceland’s history. Visiting the park in person and experiencing all that it has to offer,…
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Read more: WaterfallingToday, we visited the Thingvellir National Park, the site of the Alping, Iceland’s parliament, and the world’s oldest. The Alping was essentially Iceland’s first form…
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Read more: A Parliament Carved by Time and TerrainIceland’s consideration of and appreciation for the environment is admirable. Choices regarding the land and bio life are clearly made with great intention, and they…
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Read more: Children of the Tomatoes (Day 3.5)
After visiting Thingvellir, Gullfoss, and the Geysers, we finally visited the Friðheimar greenhouse. This greenhouse is one of Iceland’s largest, according to the guide that…
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Read more: A Tomato Lover’s DreamToday was a very big day for me and my special interests. We went to Friðheimar, a farm that specializes in sustainable farming. Their main…
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Read more: Day 4: Thingvellir National ParkThe first thing we did in the morning was leave Reykholt and head for Thingvellir national park. This park holds great significance because it was…
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