Travel and Tourism

First to row across the Atlantic Ocean

Today, on the Indepence Day in Norway (Norway Constitution Day), four Icelanders will start rowing over the Atlantic Ocean from Norway to North America through Iceland. This will be the first time that anybody will row across the Atlantic Ocean.

Friday, 17 May 2013 13:05

Travel video of the day - The Dastous Adventures: Iceland

News of Iceland has begun to publish travel videos from people who have traveled to Iceland. If you have a video, a travel story or pictures from your trip, you can share them with us. Send us and email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions.

Tuesday, 14 May 2013 02:00

Visitors simply love the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa in Iceland

The Cosmopolitan recently published an article about Iceland titled "A spa adventure tour in Reykjavik, Iceland". They write that Iceland is fast becoming a hot destination and about the Blue Lagoon they write "it’s a truly amazing spa experience, one to have on the bucket list."

Monday, 13 May 2013 23:00

Icelandic hotels fully booked this summer

The summer (June, July and August) is the far most popular time to visit Iceland. May and September are also becoming widely popular. The fact is that many hotels are fully booked through most of the popular months. The south coast of Iceland is particularly popular.

Monday, 13 May 2013 12:16

Travel video of the day - My trip to Iceland

Monday, 13 May 2013 02:13

Volcano Tour in a Super Jeep - Geothermal power and exotic bathing

Extreme Iceland offers a tailor-made tour that takes you close to Hengill central volcano. Get in a super-jeep and experience geothermal natural bathing. Learn about energy on a special energy tour, visit a geothermal power plant, cross the volcanic active rift zone and cross rivers in a super-jeep.

Sunday, 12 May 2013 15:05

Beautiful landscapes of Iceland - Travel Video

Sunday, 12 May 2013 13:05

Travel video of the day - Travel Yourself Does Iceland

Cailin from http://www.travelyourself.ca travels in Iceland and makes this film for the inaugural Nomading Film Festival in New York City June 18th, 2011. Selected in the top 11 films from 100 entries follow Cailin as she explores Iceland and it's waterfalls, geysers, glaciers and interesting food and drink!

Saturday, 11 May 2013 20:35

Iceland's new name is Isle of Awe Land

The promotional website Inspired by Iceland has announced that the winning name of the website's naming competition is Isle of Awe Land, submitted by Lucy Tirabassi. If you haven't had a watch already, take a few minutes to enjoy this...

Saturday, 11 May 2013 11:29

Check the weather forecast in Iceland before you travel

The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) is a public institution under the auspices of the Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources, historically based on the Icelandic Meteorological Office (1920) and the Icelandic Hydrological Survey (1948).

Saturday, 11 May 2013 07:30