The Buzz about Iceland

Iceland is my favorite place in the world I’ve visited so far. In fact, it’s really a favorite amongst many travel writers and there’s a very good reason – it is absolutely stunning and so much more. I read constantly how it should be on any travelers ‘to-do’ travel list. I agree.

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Listed on Forbes as one of The Coolest Places to Visit in 2015 – um, yes, and last year and next year and always – if you have visited, you know just what I mean. Iceland produces repeat visitors. I alone visited twice last year. I actually put the question out to some fellow travel writers “what makes you a repeat Icelandic offender?” 😉 Some of their responses:

Candice from Candice Does the World – “Because Iceland is rad.”

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Josh from Engineer on the Road – “The elves made me do it.”

Yishyene from Small Crazy – “It’s the lamb soup.”

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Katie from Viator – “No where else that makes me as happy. There’s no where else that feels so comfortable yet continues to surprise me.”

There are so many people in love with this incredible country and no time like the present to visit. Iceland is only 4.5 hours from Boston, 5 hours from New York and 7 hours from Denver – there really is no excuse. And let’s not forget Icelandair allows a free stopover on your way to/from Europe up to 7 days.  But if that’s not temptation enough, read some different writers’ reasons here.

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Candice tells us about Eating Puffin in Iceland.

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Yishyene has all kinds of fun posts about Winter Fun in Iceland.

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Katie, four time offender, gives us 15 Incredible things to Do in Iceland.

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David & Auston of Two Bad Tourists tell us about Gay Iceland: Your Guide to Reykjavik Pride.

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And then there’s Inga, Iceland’s *BEST* ambassador and the lady behind Tiny Iceland – a website full of Iceland resources. Here she shares What to See and Do in South Iceland – a very popular destination outside the capital.

Talk about BUZZ…BuzzFeed gives 32 Reasons Why Iceland is the Best Country Ever and, just this week, Fare Buzz wrote about fare deals and why Iceland is A Must See Destination with Amazing Sights.

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I think Owen Gaddis, interviewed by Forbes, said it best. “Traveling to Iceland is like being transported to a parallel world where every waking moment is filled with adventure, incredible landscapes, folklore and understated pleasures. It will make you believe in the magical again.”

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6 Responses to The Buzz about Iceland

  1. i LOVE THIS!!! And how fun would it be to be in Iceland with you.. I want to skateboard there like that dude Walter Mitty

  2. Iceland looks really lame, said no one ever.
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  3. the romantic & the hubs loved iceland so so soo much, and after seeing so many beautiful pictures from you & our other friends, im dying to go too. hope to make it there soon! xo, the wino
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  4. Iceland has been on my list for years. I do love that quote at the end. Even though I haven’t been yet, it kinda sums up why I’m dying to go to Iceland.
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  5. That picture of Yishyene! I can’t! Too cute!

    Iceland has been on my list for years…since I was in college and nannying. The parents told me how cool it is, and I just haven’t made it there…yet. But, I will!! Thanks for the inspiration! xx
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