The astonishing island that was nearly torn apart by a volcano
Lava flows like a multitude of bonfires nearly engulfed this astonishing Arctic destination.
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The world's most unlikely snorkelling destination
There are no screams as we descend into the icy depths: our suits keep us warm, and it's too astonishing to make a sound.
The world's most expensive tourist destination
This country's huge boom in tourism may be ending thanks to the expense of visiting there.
Busy, expensive, but absolutely worth it
A mere 25 million years old, Iceland is one of the planet's youngest land masses, and feels like a work in progress.
The country where travellers outnumber locals five to one
From a surfeit of natural wonders to good-humoured locals with a quirky world view.
Playing the Northern Lights lottery in Iceland
Even when the skies stay dark, there's plenty to inspire wonder in the land of fire and ice.
Eco-aware hotel in cold climate will warm your heart
A new Danish-branded eco-hotel has made itself at home in Reykjavik's emerging cityscape
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