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Walk through lava fields, see towering waterfalls, and dine on Nordic cuisine while avoiding the throngs of tourists in the ...
If it feels like everyone you know is going to Japan right now — sort of how it felt like everyone was going to Iceland back in the 2010s — that's because they are. The iconic images of Iceland's Blue ...
As Iceland continues to walk a fine line regarding its relationship with tourism, the country has decided to raise taxes for those staying overnight in the country. The new taxes, which would likely ...
Iceland may be best known for its stunning natural landscapes — including glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, and hot springs — but a thriving local art and literature scene makes it a cultural hub fit for ...
Iceland has been attracting a new segment of tourists: ardent music fans. The new tourists reflect Iceland’s diversifying base of visitors as it moves on from the pandemic. Umphrey's McGee (pictured) ...
If you asked a group of people in the past five years where they'd been itching to travel, Iceland would definitely come up. But the latest tourism figures indicate interest in visiting the country ...
Iceland's popularity among travelers is becoming a bit of a problem. The island - roughly the size of Alabama and home to about 347,000 people - will welcome about 2.3 million people this year, or ...
Iceland wants tourists to flock to its bubbling hot springs, picturesque ice caps and lunar-like lava landscapes — but not at the expense of its residents or natural environment. "We are trying still ...
Iceland is known for volcanos, glaciers, the music of Bjork and Sigur Ros, and now you can add sense of humor to list as their tourism authorities have created a video mocking Facebook founder Mark ...
The now-defunct budget airline WOW got Iceland hooked on tourism. The island nation's economy was reshaped by the tourism boom, and WOW's bankruptcy is changing things again. Iceland is hot. It's one ...
If Iceland’s stunning night skies, awe-inspiring waterfalls, and geothermal lagoons don’t inspire you to pay the country a visit, the nation’s tourism board has their fingers crossed that their cheeky ...
Japan's tourism has exploded in recent years, with a record 36.8 million visitors in 2024. The weak yen has drawn visitors to Japan, which is already experiencing overtourism impacts. Experts say ...