On the morning of 23 January 1973, a volcanic eruption changed the lives of the people that called the Westman Islands home. The eruption, which came without warning, and lasted for five months, displaced more than 3,000 Icelanders. Learn more: icelandictimes.com/volcanic-vestm…

Some 1100 years ago, Iceland was a place covered with impenetrable forests and dangerous bogs. It took groups of bold men and women to cross the rough North Atlantic sea to discover the remote island and start a new life there. Learn more: icelandictimes.com/first-settlers/ #iceland

Artist Ásgrímur Jónsson (1876-1958) is one of the pioneers of Icelandic art history and became the first Icelandic painter to make art his main occupation. Read more: icelandictimes.com/house-of-asgri… #iceland #art

The Faroe Islands and Iceland have enjoyed a close relationship for decades. Read more: icelandictimes.com/northern-frien… #iceland #faroeislands

In Guðmundarlundur, an outdoor recreational area in Kópavogur, you will find a magical place for the young and old, a real Christmas treat. Read more: icelandictimes.com/christmas-adve… #iceland #christmas

Iceland is no stranger to volcanic activity and experiences a volcanic event every five years, on average. This is the fourth eruption in the last three years, none of which caused harm to people or disrupted air traffic. icelandictimes.com/emergency-phas… #iceland #reykjanes #grindavik

There are three pillars, fairly equal in size in the Icelandic economy. Learn more: icelandictimes.com/pillars-of-eco… #iceland

Vopnafjörður is full of picturesque mountains, wondrous waterfalls, historical farms and one of the best spots on the island to enjoy Iceland’s peace and tranquility. It’s scenic, steeped in medieval history and home to an array of wildlife. icelandictimes.com/exploring-beau…

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