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Monthly Archives: February 2008

Something for March: The Bleeding Gums Edition

A roundup of things to do in Iceland this month, as prepared by your 8 Bar editors. The Yardbirds don’t remember the 60′s, but you might. They join musicians from all over the world 18-21 March at the Reykjavík Blues Festival. Sad and happy at the same time.  So you’ve seen Spamalot four times… wouldn’t it be nice to see [...]

28 February 2008 – 12:41 | By Erik | Posted in concerts, Festivals, iceland | Comments (0)

Everyone Loves a Last Minute Deal

Quick on the draw? We’ve got 1000 seats for ₤49. Get clicking! Seven airports, a bunch of low fares, one great destination! Travel From: London, Copenhagen, Paris, Stockholm, Frankfurt, Eindhoven, and Basel  Travel Period: 1 June to 15 June 2008 Booking Period: Right Now - 23:59 GMT, 30 May 2008 One-way fares, including taxes and charges, from: ₤49 €60 DKK 470 [...]

27 February 2008 – 8:56 | By Erik | Posted in cheap flights to iceland, iceland | Comments (4)

We come from the land of the ice and snow…

…from the midnight sun where the hot springs blow. Led Zeppelin screamed these words and unknowingly became the first “Friends of Iceland”. If you’re famous, have been to Iceland once, and have said anything positive about the country, you are qualified to be an Íslandsvinur – A Friend of Iceland.  This honour is probably bestowed because we feel small in [...]

21 February 2008 – 9:38 | By Margrét | Posted in 101, designers, iceland, nightlife, sirkus | Comments (2)

Iceland’s Contribution to the Iraq War, Part II

The search for Iceland’s troop continues. Let’s hope the war keeps going until she can go back!

18 February 2008 – 12:16 | By Erik | Posted in Adventure in Iceland, iceland | Comments (0)

Iceland’s Contribution to the Iraq War, Part I

Iceland’s troop finds that her hand-knit wool sweaters are not appreciated in Baghdad.

15 February 2008 – 9:55 | By Erik | Posted in Adventure in Iceland, iceland, icelandic sweaters | Comments (2)

Get a Taste of Iceland

This is an appetiser, but you better believe that the main course is far more filling!

13 February 2008 – 11:41 | By Erik | Posted in 101, Bars in Iceland, iceland, shopping, swimming pools | Comments (0)

Midwinter Bloating

Here in Iceland we’re currently in the thick of Þorrablót season—the traditional midwinter festival where people get together to eat rotten food and drink lots of Black Death. While it is commonly regarded by outsiders as merely a putrid-food drinkfest, there is a lot more to it than that. Before Iceland adopted Christianity in 1000 AD, [...]

7 February 2008 – 8:15 | By Alda | Posted in Festivals, iceland | Comments (0)