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Iceland

The culture of Iceland is defined by its spectacular environment, from volcanos to sea ice, Iceland is both like the landscape of the moon and a luxurious Nordic spa.

The land of fire and ice.

Overview

At the tender age of 16 million years, Iceland is a geological infant, where volcanoes are still building this truly unique place. If it's the dark winter wonderland or the constant light of Icelandic summer there are so, so many experiences here. And in this Cerca Guide, the brilliant Svavar Jónatansson shares the secrets of the land, the sagas of the people, and stories from the history of one of the least densely populated places on Earth.

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The Cerca Guide to Iceland

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Fun Facts About Iceland

Fermented sheep's testicles are an Icelandic delicacy and part of the island's culinary story.

Nearly 100% of Iceland's energy is renewably, and most of that comes from geothermal energy. Aka volcano-power.

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Christmas in Brussels

Where to go for Christmas this year: 10 of the World’s Best Christmas Market Experiences

October 29, 2025

A festive global roundup of 10 can’t-miss Christmas markets and cultural events for 2025 — with history, travel tips, booking advice and sustainable-culture pointers.

10 Stunning Under-the-Radar Wine Regions Travellers Must Visit in 2026

October 27, 2025

Wine travel isn’t just for luxury travellers anymore.If you’re working with a tighter budget, there’s a whole world of vineyards waiting — far beyond the usual names like Napa Valley or Tuscany. In 2026, the smart move is to explore lesser-known regions where you’ll get authentic experiences, meet local creators, and break out of the […]

Smartest Cities

Top 10:The World’s Smartest Cities

October 23, 2025

Our Smartest Cities: From Copenhagen’s bike utopia to Singapore’s hawker-AI heaven, here’s how daily life actually feels in 10 of the smartest, cleanest, and greenest cities in 2025—plus top experiences, food, culture, and sustainable travel tips. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to live inside the future—without giving up late-night noodles, parks, or […]

Unique Festivals

Our Amazing World’s 10 Most Unique Festivals

October 10, 2025

Welcome to our guide to unique festivals. There’s traveling — and then there’s traveling. The kind where you wake up in a small Spanish town covered in tomato pulp, or watch monkeys down Fanta on ancient Thai ruins, or find yourself clapping for a guy pretending to play an invisible guitar in subarctic Finland. These […]

Happiest Cities

Top 10: The World’s Happiest Cities 2025

October 2, 2025

The Happy City Index — published by the Institute for Quality of Life — ranks 200 global cities using 82 indicators across governance, environment, economy, mobility, citizen well-being, and health. Cities are then grouped into “Gold,” “Silver,” and “Bronze” tiers, with the top 31 dubbed the “Gold Cities.” In 2025, Copenhagen takes the crown, but […]

Speakeasy

Speakeasy: The 10 Best Hushed Drinking Spots in the World

September 23, 2025

You don’t find a great speakeasy; you earn it. You push on blank walls, whisper a password, climb behind a fridge, or squeeze through a row of gym lockers that definitely weren’t on the floor plan. And when the door clicks? Boom—low lights, big ice, and cocktails that feel like little acts of theatre. Below […]