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What Worries Iceland? A World Without Ice. It Is Preparing; Liz Alderman; NY Times
The World’s Newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Pictures; Fontaine Cheng; Prestige Online
UNESCO’s 2019 World Heritage List includes 29 new sites featuring some of the world’s natural and cultural wonders. See the full list in pictures here.
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Vatnajökull National Park Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List; Iuliia Tore; Rus Tourism News
Iceland honours first glacier lost to climate change; Malay Mail/AFP
Here are 6 remarkable new World Heritage Sites; Elaine Thelen; World Economic Forum
Here are some of the remarkable natural and cultural landmarks UNESCO has awarded special status to this year.
Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park Is Named a World Heritage Site!; Iceland Naturally
Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park Is Named a World Heritage Site!
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50 of the best views in the world; Darcy Schild; Business Insider
From ancient archaeological sites to natural canyons and cliffs, here are 50 of the most incredible views in the world.
Vatnajökull National Park Is Now UNESCO World Heritage Site; Andie Fontaine; Reykjavik Grapevine
Your favourite national park is now a recognised World Heritage site, UNESCO has announced, giving Vatnajökull an even higher standing.
Source: Vatnajökull National Park Is Now UNESCO World Heritage Site – The Reykjavik Grapevine
Iceland’s Golden Circle: A Detailed Guide, Itinerary and Map for Your Trip!; Laurence Norah; Finding The Universe
A detailed guide to exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle. Covers the highlights, tips for side trips, a suggested itinerary + tour & accommodation options…
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The Ultimate Game of Thrones Travel Guide of Westeros; Emma Loggins; FanBolt
If you love travel and are a fan of Game of Thrones, then it’s about time to visit Westeros! Here are top suggestions for filming locations from the series.
Source: The Ultimate Game of Thrones Travel Guide of Westeros | FanBolt
10 Forbidden Destinations That You’re Not Allowed To Visit; M David Scott; Listverse
There are countless beautiful destinations to visit around the world. But some places are either too dangerous, too protected, or too mysterious to explore…
Source: 10 Forbidden Destinations That You’re Not Allowed To Visit – Listverse
‘the fields of parliament’ Þingvellir National; Park Patrycja Makowska; Behance
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour w/ optional Blue Lagoon; Get Your Guide
See erupting geysers, visit hot springs and experience the majesty of the Gullfoss Waterfall. Follow in the footsteps of Vikings on a walk down the lava canyon in Þingvellir National Park, where the American and Eurasian continents have pulled apart.
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Game of Thrones filming locations: 8 spectacular sites in Iceland where the show was filmed; Andy Jones; iNews
The hit dragons-and-swords thriller Game of Thrones is back for season 8, and one of the biggest stars of the show hasn’t gone anywhere.
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11 Epic Game of Thrones Locations to Add to Your Travel Bucket List; Alia Akkam; Dwell
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the HBO series or just looking for a fantastical adventure, these real-life destinations where ‘Game of Thrones’ was filmed are not to be missed.
Source: 11 Epic Game of Thrones Locations to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
What’s Your Favourite Waterfall in Iceland?; Michael Chapman; Guide to Iceland Now
Iceland is a landscape bejewelled with countless tumbling waterfalls, drawing millions of visitors to the country each year. But the real question is, which of these waterfalls is the reigning favourite? Read Waterfalls in Iceland For More Information Okay, so there are countless waterfalls across Iceland and each unique and beautiful. Some, however, do hold a […]
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Are you Brave Enough to try Cold-Water Freediving? 3 Locations that’ll Tempt you In; Padi
Cold-water freediving, or ice diving has got to be an activity reserved only for the bravest of souls. Plunging into sub zero temperatures and exploring the icy depths may well seem like a mad idea for most, but the beauty and wonder that awaits the intrepid diver in some of the world’s best cold-water destinations, may well hold the answer as to why freedivers go there.
Source: Are you Brave Enough to try Cold-Water Freediving? 3 Locations that’ll Tempt you In
From Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Full-Day Tour; Get Your Guide
See some of Iceland’s golden attractions on a 8-hour tour of the Golden Circle from Reykjavik, and combine it with a warm and relaxing bath in the natural thermal waters of the Secret Lagoon.
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5 Amazing Places You Just CAN’T Visit; Viral Planet
From the famous Room 39 in North Korea to the Area 51 in the United States, there are plenty of places on earth with high protection and limited access. Many of these spots are usually linked with military services and political circumstances. Namely, you actually don’t want to be there. Yet, here is a list of places on earth you wish you could visit but can’t.
1. Vatican Secret Archives, Italy
Hidden behind the walls of Vatican City, there exists an immense collection of history. The Secret Archives of Vatican is home to an abundant number of historical documents and correspondences. With letters written by Michelangelo, King Henry VIII’s marriage annulment request and many more, the archives contain about 35,000 items.
Apart from the Pope and a small group of staff who work there, access to the archives is strictly limited. Although any document from the archives can be requested, personally entering into the archives is definitely forbidden.
2. Surtsey, Iceland
Surtsey, located in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago in the south of Iceland, is one of the newest islands in the world.
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