Mark Hirst

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Chilled Thrills: Paddling North Iceland's pristine glacial rivers with Viking Rafting

Since 2013, Viking Rafting has provided locals and international travelers with unforgettable whitewater experiences on glacial rivers in North Iceland.

Rafters and kayaker enter a big drop into whitewater on Austari Jökulsá (East Glacial River) with Viking Rafting. Photo: Mirto Diego Menghetti

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HUMAN: Sculpture Exhibition by Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir

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Outside picture of Dómkirkjan Church in Reykjavík.

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Reykjavík Arts Festival 2024

Reykjavík Arts Festival is a biennial multidisciplinary festival with a special focus on new co...

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