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The world’s finest freebies

30 November 2011

It sounds too good to be true – but these top-class experiences wonʼt cost you a penny. From bike trips...

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The world’s hottest cool places

10 November 2011

The rewards for braving the cold are many. The northern hemisphere offers wonderful winter travel, with fewer crowds than in...

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The land of fire and ice: touring Iceland’s Golden Circle

03 November 2011

The stark beauty of Iceland’s wild scenery. Photograph by David Noto...

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Best in Travel Readers’ Choice Award: and the winner is…Iceland

26 October 2011

Every year, we publish ...

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Iceland’s Penis Museum

08 August 2011

‘It started as a joke,’ says Sigurdur Hjartarson, curator and founder of the world’s only ‘Phallological Museum,’ located a couple...

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Iceland: travel books to read before you go

26 October 2010

This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Iceland guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for your...

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Two days in Reykjavik

27 August 2010

Reykjavík may seem like a mystifying place, but this two-day itinerary will have you feeling like a hearty local.Day one:Early...

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Stranded by a volcano? No problem.

19 April 2010

So you’re stuck in a remote Breton village under an ominously grey sky. Or you’re wandering about a transit airport,...

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Love factually

12 February 2010

In the lead-up to Valentine’s Day this year, our thoughts turned to love - but not your usual heart-shaped box...

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Love factually: love in a cold climate

10 February 2010

Thinking about whisking your sweetheart away on a romantic escape? Sure, there’s always Paris, epicentre of all things amorous and...

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Insider tips: Reykjavík

17 September 2009

Iceland’s capital Reykjavík is more accessible than ever. Although still not cheap, the country’s financial meltdown makes now a good...

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