The "land of fire and ice" is often imagined as a place of glaciers, geothermal hot springs, waterfalls, volcanoes and the elusive northern lights - a destination for thrill-seekers ticking off bucket ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Dobson is a full-time luxury travel writer based in Italy. It was a lesson in resilience: layering pillows against the ...

Iceland is preparing for a huge tourism boom after witnessing a record-breaking number of visitors so far this year. Known as “the land of fire and ice”, the Nordic country has become famed for its ...

Japan's tourism has exploded in recent years, with a record 36.8 million visitors in 2024. The weak yen has drawn visitors to Japan, which is already experiencing overtourism impacts. Experts say ...

A volcanic eruption in 2010 put the island nation on millions of travelers’ maps. But is the country’s culture now at risk? Tourists watching a volcanic eruption on March 27, 2010.Credit...Alldor ...

Iceland Travel has developed new seasonal tours that position Iceland as a year-round destination with different adventures and excursions available throughout the changing months. The three-day ...

A perpetually popular destination in recent years, Iceland is well-known for its glaciers and geothermal lagoons. But the country has far more to offer travelers, and Visit Iceland just released a ...

Thinking of a trip to the land of fire and ice? I recently went on a mother-daughter cruise around Iceland with Windstar Cruises and absolutely loved it! Here’s a look at our itinerary with tips and ...

Iceland’s government is preparing to introduce a “considerably higher” tourist tax in the coming weeks as the Nordic island nation grapples with an unprecedented influx of international visitors that ...

Instead of just watching glaciers vanish, Iceland's tourism sector should start preparing now for a future where they no longer exist. Glaciers have melted at the most rapid rate on record in five of ...