Iceland Travel News 06/24/2010

Love Icelandic music? Check out Sonic Iceland. "We know that there are hundreds of great Icelandic artists. And we think they deserved to be mentioned and presented in such an extensive project."

Stephen Regenold takes on Iceland's highest peak.

Gorgeous photos of Iceland from photographer, Trey Ratcliffe.

In this excellent essay in GQ about what makes Iceland so special, the author makes the case that many of Iceland's best attributes are a result of the country's small size.

A collection of photos of lopapeysa, the traditional Icelandic sweater, and the perfect souvenir for visitors to Iceland.

Amazing vintage photos showing life in Iceland.

Iceland’s parliament unanimously votes to approve gay marriage, making the country the 7th in Europe to do so.

A few interesting tidbits about Iceland from the Smithsonian Journeys blog.

More Icelandic music to add to your collection, from talented young newcomers, For A Minor Reflection.

Andrea goes to Iceland and tries some of the country's delicious delicacies.

Check out live scenes from Geysir, the Blue Lagoon and Reykjavik.

If you haven't seen it yet, you must watch this quirky, upbeat video that highlights the beauty of Iceland.

Fare sales as low as $379 from Boston and New York to Reykjavik, $399 from Seattle

Enter for a chance to win a free trip to Iceland, based on the show the Bachelorette

Iceland's parliament voted Thursday to create what supporters hope will be the world's strongest protections for free speech and journalism, passing measures intended to make this Nordic nation a safe haven for investigative reporting.