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Althing, the world’s longest running parliament is in Iceland

Thingvellir National Park
May 2022 9 mins read

Blog, Clusters, Europe, Iceland

Althing, the world' s longest running parliament is in Iceland,  this article explains more about the democracy established by the Vikings. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.

Iceland Museum collection

Reykjavik capital city of Iceland
September 2021 7 mins read

Clusters, Iceland

Article supporting small group educational tour to Iceland for senior couples and mature single travellers. Focus is on the museums and galleries of including the Vikings and the history of settlement from Skara Brae and the Faroe islands.

Lunar landscapes and geology in Iceland

Lunar landscapes and geology in Iceland
July 2020 10 mins read

Blog, Europe, Iceland

Iceland has a fascinating place in the contemporary geologic record of Earth. But whilst the geology makes the landscape it is the people, the wildlife and the culture that attract many to visit. For Odyssey's small group package tour of Iceland for mature and senior travellers whether couples or a single traveller this is a great journey.

Northern Lights

March 2020 3 mins read

Blog, Europe, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Scandinavia, Sweden

The science of the Northern Lights Although many are more familiar with the Northern Lights, the natural phenomenon is not exclusive to the Northern Hemisphere. The polar lights are caused by solar activity. When there…

The History of the Settlement of Iceland

The Blue Lagoon, Iceland
January 2020 9 mins read

Blog, Europe, History, Iceland

Marooned at the top of the globe, somewhere in the North Atlantic Ocean, lies the island nation of Iceland, a land of vivid contrasts where nature reigns supreme in her most dramatic form. Iceland is…

Questions About Iceland for Senior Travellers

Vik Iceland travel
November 2019 3 mins read

Blog, Europe, History, Iceland

Escorted small group tours for mature and senior travellers to Iceland Designed for couples and solo travellers who like to explore and enjoy learning as they travel the Golden circle, including the Blue Lagoon, Skaftafell  National park, Reykjavik and beyond.

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