Viktor Ólason

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Viktor Ólason is an Icelandic entrepreneur and founder of Iceland Now. Born and raised in Iceland, he writes about Iceland travel, culture, and news from a true local's perspective - helping readers experience Iceland more deeply and authentically.

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Social Democrats Aim to Strengthen Defense Through State Influence

Addressing Sweden's Defense Strategy: A Vision for the Future On Monday, Magdalena Andersson, the leader of the Social Democrats, spoke at the Swedish Defense Academy...

Discover Húsavík: Your Holiday Weekend Getaway Guide

As Verslunarmannahelgi, also known as Merchant's Weekend—the last public holiday before Christmas, and one Icelanders wait for all summer—rolled around in early August, I...

Pensions Authority Delays Housing Allowance Applications

The Housing Allowance Struggle: Waiting for Support While Living on a Fixed Income Housing allowance is meant to take some of the financial pressure off...

Explore Camping and Hiking in Þakgil

From the moment I heard about Þakgil, I wanted to go. A campsite in a secluded canyon? Close to the Ring Road yet tucked...

Tracking Glacier and Coastal Changes at Katla Geopark

I'm an office rat. Happily wedged into a routine of typing at my computer, crafting words for an audience, blissfully free from life-and-death responsibilities....

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How Iceland Geothermal Energy Powers Daily Life

Almost every hot shower taken in Reykjavík is heated...

Renting a Car in Iceland: What You Need to Know

More people rent a car in Iceland than you...

Iceland Camping: Rules, Gear, and What to Expect

Why camping in Iceland is nothing like camping elsewhere Iceland...

Best Iceland Photography Spots Worth the Effort

The first time I took a camera to Reynisfjara,...
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