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Icelanders and their volcanoes
Living with roughly 130 volcanoes, Icelanders treat eruptions with a mix of caution, wonder, and quiet pride.
Tipping in Iceland: what to expect
Tipping is not expected in Iceland. Service is included in restaurant bills, taxis and hotels — here's when a tip is still appreciated.
Driving in Iceland with confidence
Weather, gravel, one-lane bridges and F-roads — a practical guide for first-time drivers in Iceland.
Finding Silence at Stokksnes
We arrived at Stokksnes expecting a quick photo stop at the famous Vestrahorn mountain. Three hours later we were still there, unable to leave a place that seemed to exist outside of time.
Ways to save in Iceland without compromise
Iceland is famously expensive, but smart trip planning keeps costs down without cutting what matters.