Travel and Expat Articles about Iceland - Expatify

Iceland is one destination where cheap flights can be easy or impossible

Cheap Flights — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:54:47 +0000

Many travelers are flocking to Iceland these days, partly because the country’s famously high-flying currency is now worth only about half of what it was a few years ago, so it’s not insanely expensive to stay there for a week or so anymore. In the past the country used to be a common short stopover […]

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Exploring the Volcanoes of Iceland

Tanya — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:24:41 +0000

Because of Iceland’s geographical and geological position, its terrain has a very high volume and concentration of active volcanoes. This is because this small island country is located on top of a hotspot, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. There are a total of 130 volcanoes in Iceland, and 18 of these are known to have erupted […]

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Exploring the Lakes of Iceland

Tanya — Fri, 28 May 2010 00:33:03 +0000

Þórisvatn (Thorisvatn) Þórisvatn is the largest lake in the country. It exists in the highlands of Iceland, at the south end of Sprengisandur highland road. It is a reservoir that has a surface area of about 88 km², and its water level goes between 561 and 578 meters above sea level. Its waters are exploited […]

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Exploring the Cities and Towns of Iceland

Tanya — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:48:35 +0000

Reykjavík Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland. This city has a population of 120,000, and its greater metro area (the only one in Iceland) has a population of over 200,000. It is located in the southwestern part of the country, and is its governmental and economic center. It is the world’s northernmost […]

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Top 10 Most Environmentally Friendly Nations

Bryan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:56:13 +0000

The 2010 Environmental Performance Index, which ranks 163 countries on 25 performance indicators tracked across ten policy categories covering both environmental public health and ecosystem vitality, has been released, and it’s worth looking at in closer detail for the aspiring expat or the eco-conscious traveler. These are the places with the most pristine environments, cleanest […]

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Top Ten Least Corrupt Nations: CPI Index Rankings

Tanya — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:48:46 +0000

10. Iceland CPI Score: 8.7 Surveys used: 4 Confidence Range: 7.5-9.4 Iceland is perceived as the “most developed country.” Its economy is known to have freedom in business, investment, trade, finance and property rights. They have efficient business regulation; the island has a modest domestic market. However, Iceland does have rigid labor regulations, as well […]

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10 Best Places to Live for Escaping World Conflict

Bryan — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:37:25 +0000

Where would you be the safest if World War 3 broke out tomorrow? Perhaps it’s a grim subject, but safety and distance from world conflict can be a motivating factor in your choice to expatriate. At the very least, conflict around the world can weigh heavy on the soul, and it’s nice to know there […]

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Navigating the Most Urban Countries

Tanya — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:42:57 +0000

Bahrain Population living in urban settings: 603,000 Percentage of population: 92.5% Bahrain is an archipelago country in the Persian Gulf, connected to Saudi Arabia. It is an Arabian country ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The majority of the population lives in urban settings because most of the country is desert and not arable. […]

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Monday Escape: Akureyri, Iceland

Bryan — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:54:43 +0000

Aside from the greater Reykjavík area, Akureyri is actually the largest urban area in Iceland, even though it only boasts a quiet population of around 17,000 residents. And as wonderful as Reykjavík is, finding your own, more personal nook in a new country is important. Akureyri may fit just the right balance for an aspiring […]

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