Tag: Iceland
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2 of the world’s top 100 beaches are in Europe – neither are in Spain
[ad_1] A100-strong shortlist was ranked by an extensive team of travel experts, influencers, bloggers and journalists who added their personal insights. ADVERTISEMENT Search for the world’s best beaches and you’ll find countless listicles waxing lyrical about golden sands and crystalline waters. But Beachatlas, an AI-powered encyclopaedia of global beaches, has a new ranking that goes…
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Tourism in Iceland slows down as volcanic eruptions and high prices deter travellers
[ad_1] Tourist bookings in Iceland are growing more slowly than forecast with travellers deterred by high prices and frequent volcanic eruptions near an inhabited area. A view of the lava flowing from the volcano backdropped by the Northern Lights, near the town of Grindavik, Iceland, early Monday, March 25, 2024. Tourism in Iceland slows down…
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The best sustainable travel route between Europe’s happiest countries
[ad_1] What is better for happiness than travelling? Travelling with sustainability in mind. Here’s how to travel between the four happiest countries in Europe without a plane in sight. ADVERTISEMENT This year’s World Happiness Report has been released and in news that might not come as much of a surprise, Finland has topped the list…
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Iceland volcano eruption: Travel advice and Blue Lagoon update
[ad_1] The volcano has erupted for the fourth time in three months and it is the most powerful yet. ADVERTISEMENT A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the fourth time in three months, with this being the most powerful so far. The eruption began just before 8.30pm local time on Saturday and it is ongoing,…
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Iceland volcano erupts again, Reykjavik’s Keflavik Airport remains open while Blue Lagoon Spa closes doors
[ad_1] A volcano in Iceland erupted on Saturday for the fourth time since December, the country’s meteorological office said, spewing smoke and bright orange lava into the air in sharp contrast against the dark night sky. This image provided by Iceland Civil Defense shows lava erupting from a volcano between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland. Iceland…
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I took my son out of the classroom to educate him through travel
[ad_1] Geography lessons in an Icelandic glacier and art classes in Amsterdam: What it’s like to ‘world school’ your child. ADVERTISEMENT Choosing to homeschool my son was not an easy decision. He’s only seven, but will I really be able to give him the education he needs? Will he miss out on essential life skills…
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Could this Palestinian singer be representing Iceland at Eurovision?
[ad_1] A Palestinian singer has been named as a participant in Iceland’s Eurovision Song Contest selection process, amidst broader discussions about the Nordic country potentially boycotting the event. ADVERTISEMENT Palestinian singer Bashar Murad has been officially named as a contender in the preliminary stage of Iceland’s Eurovision Song Contest selection. Murad, known for addressing themes…
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Why the northern lights will be so visible in 2024
[ad_1] The northern lights will be stronger in 2024 than they have in at least a decade. ADVERTISEMENT Chasing after the northern lights usually means booking a trip to far-flung destinations like Iceland or the tip of Norway. But this year, the celestial phenomenon will be appearing closer to home for many. Across southern Europe,…
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The top 9 ‘must-have’ travel experiences of 2024, according to luxury advisors
[ad_1] Pandemic-era lockdowns ushered in the rise of “travel experiences” — or meaningful, purpose-driven activities that take a deeper, and often slower, dive into a destination. It’s not enough to simply go to a place anymore; many want to learn about it and be mentally transformed along the way. If that sounds like a tall…
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Iceland volcano eruption: Is it safe to travel?
[ad_1] A second eruption occurred near the town of Grindavik on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENT A volcano erupted on Sunday on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula for the second time after thousands of small quakes rocked the southwest coast. The eruption began on 14 January just before 8am local time about 4km northeast of Grindavik, whose residents were evacuated before…