I have a new post up on the THINK platform, about what climate change means to Iceland’s future: So far in these posts I have mostly been focusing on specific aspects of climate change in Iceland, like the economic, social and political implications – and potential – of our green energy. But what about the broader picture? Related posts:Young Icelanders ...

... I'm also longing for a wintery Christmas, full of hot tea, fires, and lots of snow. {from Chung89's flickr photostream} So I'm living vicariously through these images of Iceland, the place in the world that I want to visit the most. I will get there one day! {from bjornvald's flickr photostream} {from *Jonina*'s flickr photostream} {from Gussi Jon's flickr photostream}

The Independence Party is now the most popular in Reykjavik, according to the latest Gallup poll. Iceland’s Independence Party received 39 percent support, while 34 percent of respondents said they would vote for the Social Democrats. The Left Green Movement came next with 21 percent and the Progressive Party polled four percent. The Independence Party therefore gained one percentage point ...

That's right, Iceland. See, there's this band called Sigur Ros, and they create these incredibly beautiful, very haunting songs. Some of thier songs are sung in Icelandic, and just because, the rest are sung in a language that the band completely made up. I can't tell the difference between the two, and it's really not important. The important part is the music. The style is ...

... months of the year. So where do I choose to go to get away from cold, windy Saskatchewan...where else...Iceland..where the weather is cold and windy. You know how you think going to work in the dark and coming home from ... clear day every July. In January, the average goes up to three. Are you sold yet? But guess what, Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate relative to its ...

... to their words. They carry hats, gloves, scarves, coats, etc., and you see people all over Iceland wearing their stuff. My friend Laura and I couldn't resist when we saw ... e. when you join a fraternity/sorority in college).All in all, there's something for everyone when it comes to shopping in Iceland. Yes, it is still a fairly expensive country to visit, but the U.S. dollar is worth twice ...

... my return. Trouble is, the tickets are just so expensive. Because Icelandair is the only carrier that goes from the US to Iceland, they can charge pretty much whatever they want. While they do have sales often, tickets from JFK to Reykjavik regularly ... 1500 during peak times. But perhaps finding a cheaper fare may get easier. Iceland Express, a low-cost carrier that already operates flights from ...

... have just launched a new book, Best Travel in 2010 and named Iceland as one of the top 10 best value destinations in the world for travel ... of the pound against the Icelandic Krona. Paired with the fact that Iceland’s great outdoors is the main attraction, we’re certain you’ll find Iceland ... a great value destination, head to Hotel Ranga on Iceland’s beautiful south coast and enjoy vast open ...

... to his flock. Lutheranism thereafter settled comfortably into the ascendancy: Iceland would not have another Catholic bishop for nearly four centuries, by which time its Catholic population had ... — “This I know, Sveinki!” In everyday conversation in Iceland, that phrase is still used to tease someone who has just stated the obvious. * Although this is well into the period when ...

... 30,000 unit REVA assembly plant. Iceland is now being considered as a possible destination for a European assembly plant. ... in the country. In addition to importing new electric vehicles to Iceland, it is working on developing systems to convert the current internal ... chief operating officer of NLE, the aim is to place Iceland at the forefront of countries using sustainable energy for its personal ...