Compromise for  Chains Iceland prides itself on being a land of authentic experience, whatever that means. You won’t find globalized brands such as Starbucks or…

Like other Nordic countries, the Icelandic law, Almannaréttur, stipulates that all people have the right to travel and freedom to roam across the country, so…

Hey everyone! My name is Audrey, and this is your first time visiting the “Otherworldly Iceland: Culture, Environment and Tourism blog welcome. For those who…

Iceland is home to 370,000 residents, visited by over 2 million tourists each year. That’s roughly 5 tourists per Icelandic resident, mainly focused in the…

Hi there!   Welcome to the blog for “Otherwordly Iceland: Culture, Environment and Tourism in a Globalized Age.” My name is Victor Solano, and I…

My name is Jorge Koenen and I am currently a junior at Gustavus. Here I will share my key experiences and observations from my time…

Online presence has morphed into an integral part of selling and experiencing tourism in the 21st Century. Since arriving in Iceland for this J-Term course,…

The concept of international tourism is a unique and subjective experience that looks different for every individual. When Americans get the travel itch and decide…

Hello, my name is Amelia Pluth and I am a junior at GAC, welcome to my blog! Today in Reykjavik, we were fortunate enough to…