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Ask Iceland Review: Can I Import a Gun to Iceland?

While many may not associate Icelanders with gun culture, Iceland ranks high on lists for international per capita gun ownership, with around 32 guns per

Erik Pomrenke November 4, 2022

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What is the best site or way to find house rentals in Iceland?

The answer below has been updated in Nov. 2022 to better reflect the current situation but the original question is from 2012. Q: What is the

Iceland Review November 1, 2022

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Where can I read more about Iceland’s hidden people?

When I was travelling recently, I saw emblazoned on the beverage cart of a certain budget Icelandic airliner a motto. I may not remember it

Erik Pomrenke October 28, 2022

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What’s Being Done About Homophobia in Iceland’s Schools?

Iceland is often in the foreign media for its position on many indexes for human rights, equality, and social justice. Although the LGBT+ community enjoys

Erik Pomrenke October 27, 2022

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Can I retire in Iceland? What’s the cost of living?

Iceland ranks highly on many indices as a great place to live for the elderly. Many are attracted to Iceland for the peace and security

Erik Pomrenke October 25, 2022

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Why there are so many swans in Iceland?

Iceland is home to many migratory birds that breed here in the summer months and then winter abroad. In fact, Iceland’s birdlife is renowned for

Erik Pomrenke October 25, 2022

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How can I move to Iceland?

Iceland is a beautiful country with much to recommend it: a generally progressive government, friendly locals, a photogenic landscape, and much more. We get a

Erik Pomrenke October 13, 2022

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When and why did Iceland change to driving on the right?

As you might know, the British occupied Iceland during the Second World War in order to secure Allied shipping lanes. While they were here, they

Erik Pomrenke October 12, 2022

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Do Eagles Live in Iceland?

Yes, they do! White-tailed eagles, also called sea eagles, are the species of eagle that call Iceland home. They are a rather rare species here,

Erik Pomrenke October 12, 2022

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Do hurricanes ever hit Iceland?

The short answer is no. However, the remnants of hurricanes do occasionally make their way up to Iceland. For the most part, by the time they arrive in Iceland, they’re reduced to pressure systems that just bring larger-than-average amounts of rain, but they do sometimes cause more damage. Hurricanes form in unstable air over open […]

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Category: Ask IR

Ask Iceland Review: Can I Import a Gun to Iceland?

What is the best site or way to find house rentals in Iceland?

Where can I read more about Iceland’s hidden people?

What’s Being Done About Homophobia in Iceland’s Schools?

Can I retire in Iceland? What’s the cost of living?

Why there are so many swans in Iceland?

How can I move to Iceland?

When and why did Iceland change to driving on the right?

Do Eagles Live in Iceland?

Do hurricanes ever hit Iceland?

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