Cool as Iceland

April 1, 2007 by City Life Staff  
Filed under Travel

If you were to mentally compile a list of ideal vacation destinations, Iceland would probably not be in the top ten – but it should be! With a combination of physical beauty, mystery and a noticeably rich culture, Iceland is a place that once experienced will never be forgotten.

One of the first things you notice when you begin to explore Iceland is how wonderfully friendly the people are. They are both a rugged and tough lot while still being exceedingly courteous and warm, which probably explains why Icelanders have one of the longest life expectancies in the world (80 years for men and 74 years for women).

While officially the language of Iceland is still the language of the Vikings (Old Norse), English is heard the most, particularly in the capital of Reykjavik. Read more