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Last Words: Where Is Icelandic Culture In 2025?
Reykjavik Grapevine
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August 18, 2025
This issue, we reached out to some friends of the Grapevine to ask a simple question: where is Icelandic culture in 2025? Here are some of the responses. “The past few years I’ve been living in Oslo, Norway while working on Icelandic music and...
Justin Bieber Shares Video For 'First Place' Filmed In Iceland
RTTNews
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August 18, 2025
Justin Bieber recently released a video for "First Place," a song from his recently released 21-track seventh studio album, Swag, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The black-and-white visual, filmed in Iceland, sees Bieber and his...
Brits warned over key passport change when travelling through Europe
LAD Bible
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Brits travelling to Schengen countries from next month will be subject to a new border security system which will include having fingerprints and facial biometrics taken. The new digital border system, launched by the EU, is designed to help...
Labor Day Travel Insights: Popular Destinations and Tips
Times News Global
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August 18, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A surge in summer travel is expected as many people plan one last trip for Labor Day weekend, according to AAA Oregon/Idaho. Popular destinations include Alaska cruises, theme parks, and the Oregon Coast. AAA reports that...
Wales weather maps for August Bank Holiday 2025 show how warm it could get
Wales Online
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August 17, 2025
Every year as the August Bank Holiday rolls around people in Wales cross their fingers for sunshine and no rain and that's exactly what we can expect across the country. The Met Office's long range forecast for next weekend shows sunny skies and...
August Bank Holiday 2025 weather map shows where in UK will be 'hotter than Ibiza'
Birmingham Live
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August 17, 2025
The August Bank Holiday weekend looks set to be a sizzler, with parts of the UK being 'hotter than Ibiza'. Most of the country has seen glorious sunshine and balmy temperatures over the last few days as Britain experiences its fourth heatwave of...
Concerns Raised Over Legality of Parking Fines at Icelandic Tourist Spot
Iceland Review
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August 17, 2025
The head of one of Iceland’s authorised debt collection firms has raised serious concerns about the legality of parking fines being charged at a popular tourist destination. Talking to Morgunblaðið, Georg Andersen, CEO of Gjaldskila, expressed...
From Cliffs To Craters: Inside Shabana Azmi’s Girls’ Trip In Iceland
News18
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August 17, 2025
Last Updated:August 17, 2025, 12:36 IST Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently took an all-girls trip to Iceland. She shared scenic pictures from her trip on her social media. Shabana Azmi enjoyed an all-girls trip to Iceland.They say travel is the...
Iceland’s Skógafoss leaves a lasting impression on Cape Gazette traveler
Cape Gazette - Delaware
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Marianne Zweig of Lewes is an avid reader of her Cape Gazette, and she recently took her sense of curiosity beyond the pages—on a trip to Iceland. While exploring the country’s dramatic landscapes, she made a memorable stop at Skógafoss waterfall,...
Roam By Tauck Is Aimed At 40- And 50-Something Travelers
Forbes
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Budapest, on of the destinations for a Roam by Tauck tour. Tauck Tauck, the luxury guided travel company, is marking its 100th anniversary in 2025 by announcing a new brand, Roam by Tauck, which has been specially created for travelers in their...
Expert traveler reveals the only country she would return to
AS
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August 17, 2025
Visiting 90 countries is a feat only a few can achieve. It takes time, a love for travel, work flexibility, and, of course, money. But some people gradually add countries to their passport, filling it with stamps and becoming true globetrotters....
Want to Work in Europe Without the Visa Headache? These 10 Countries Make It Surprisingly Easy
Wego Travel Blog
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August 18, 2025
Editor’s note: The work visa approval rates in this article are drawn from different years for comparison purposes. As visa regulations and statistics can change, please consult official sources for the latest information. This article is intended...
Iceland Eclipse Festival Announces Once-In-A-Lifetime 2026 Astronomy & Music Event
My Modern Met - California
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August 14, 2025
On August 12, 2026—almost a year from now—a total solar eclipse will cover a handful of countries, including Iceland. Thanks to its arresting landscapes, laidback atmosphere, and geographic location, the Nordic country is a prime location to catch...
There’s A New Luxury Travel Trend Emerging—It’s Not What You Expect
Forbes
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Hiking from hut to hut on a multi-day adventure is one way to get out of your comfort zone while traveling. Wendy Altschuler Luxury travel has long been defined as the delicate art of indulgence and exclusivity. Sipping cocktails by a posh pool,...
The Icelandic Highlands Are Open For Just Eight Weeks A Year
Forbes
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The colorful landscape of Landmannalaugar in the Iceland Highlands is accessible for just a couple of months each year. getty The Icelandic highlands are one of Europe’s last true wildernesses. It’s a vast, uninhabited interior of volcanoes,...
PIP claimants planning holiday must know strict four-week DWP rule or face fine
Daily Star
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August 16, 2025
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) recipients must adhere to specific guidelines set out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) when holidaying this summer, or they could face their payments being halted. PIP is a benefit designed to...
From warzones to tropical islands: Meet the 19-year-old solo traveller who has visited 118 nations
Euronews
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August 16, 2025
Solo travel has been on the rise for the last few years, boosted by Gen Z and millennials, leading to younger and younger travellers breaking world records. Arjun Malaviya, a 19-year-old from Westlake Village, California, has already been to 118...
How Shabana Azmi Made Iceland the Ultimate Girls’ Trip Destination
Times Now
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August 16, 2025
How Shabana Azmi Made Iceland the Ultimate Girls’ Trip Destination (Image Credits: Shabana Azmi/Instagram) Popularly known as the Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland is famous for its wild landscapes, volcanic mountains, black sand beaches, and...
Strict DWP PIP rule for claimants going on holiday or risk being fined
Chronicle Live
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August 16, 2025
10:07, 16 Aug 2025Updated 10:08, 16 Aug 2025 Those receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) must adhere to specific guidelines set out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) when planning their summer holidays, or they could face a...
DWP PIP claimants given strict four-week holiday warning - or risk getting fined
Nottingham Evening Post
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August 16, 2025
Those claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) must adhere to certain guidelines set out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) when taking a holiday this summer, or they risk having their payments halted. PIP is a benefit designed to...