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Del Monte serves up refreshing new freeze pops for healthier summer snacking
Summer just got a whole lot tastier – and healthier! (This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.) Fresh Del Monte, the UK’s...

Hospital Beds To Adventures: Meet The Couple Who Has Travelled To 50+ Countries
Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 13:20 IST What started as a coping mechanism during cancer recovery then turned into a full-time career, with the couple now sharing every moment online. The couple has documented journeys through 50 countries and 5...

A Nashvillian’s Guide to Iceland
Like the city itself, the Nashville airport is morphing into a heavily trafficked beast that’s drawing in world travelers. But it’s also giving Nashvillians more opportunities to become world travelers. Nashville’s direct flight to Reykjavik,...

Most baby foods are sweet, smooth, and poorly aligned with health advice, review finds
Despite their popularity and promises, commercial baby foods are often packed with sugar and lack the diversity infants need, raising concerns for parents who trust the packaging over public health advice. Commercial Baby Foods: Nutrition,...

Iceland Needs Emergency Food Stockpiles, Say University Researchers
Just as squirrels stash nuts before winter, Icelanders might want to start doing the same. The University of Iceland has handed over a detailed report on emergency food planning to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. The...

Discover Iceland’s Newest Wellness Gem: Laugarás Lagoon Opens This Summer
A stunning new chapter in Icelandic wellness is about to begin with the debut of Laugarás Lagoon, a premium geothermal spa opening on August 15, 2025. Located along the serene Hvítá River and directly on the iconic Golden Circle route, this...

Iceland Roundup: Filibuster, Euro Cup, Bomb, Bald Eagle, Hospital Report & Listeners’ Questions
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin editor Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and...

Coastguard helicopter evacuates medical casualty from Norröna
The Norröna passing Sumburgh during a crossing earlier this year. Photo: Ronnie Robertson. The coastguard helicopter has been tasked to evacuate a medical casualty from the Norröna ferry. A call was made for help at around 5.40am as the ferry was...

This New Iceland Lagoon Features Cascading Pools, Tiered Hot Springs, and Foraged, Local Cuisine
From the iconic Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik, with its ethereal turquoise waters nestled between black lava fields to the rustic Secret Lagoon in Flúðir, where steam vents and mini geysers surround the geothermal pool, Iceland has no shortage of...

The power of herbs for health and well being: Unlocking nature’s pharmacy with Richard Lucas’ “Miracle Medicine Herbs”
The power of herbs for health and well being: Unlocking nature’s pharmacy with Richard Lucas’ “Miracle Medicine Herbs” Key herbs like Echinacea, Astragalus, reishi and Eleuthero enhance immune function, supporting T-cell activity, stress...

Iceland’s Largest Hospital Faces Major Staff Shortage
Iceland’s main hospital, Landspítali, is severely understaffed, according to a recent report from the National Audit Office. The hospital is operating below planned staffing levels, with hundreds of key positions left unfilled. This includes 50...
Host Switzerland eliminate Iceland and boost own hope
Iceland became the first team to be knocked out of Euro 2025 as second-half goals from Geraldine Reuteler and Alayah Pilgrim gave hosts Switzerland a 2-0 victory in Bern. Thorsteinn Halldorsson's side needed to gain at least a point to keep their...

Switzerland keep EURO 2025 hopes alive with win over Iceland
Second-half strikes from Geraldine Reuteler and Alayah Pilgrim helped Switzerland register their first tournament win since 2017 as the hosts overcame Iceland at Stadion Wankdorf in the Swiss capital of Bern. Both sides knew another reversal could...

Iceland is getting a brand-new ‘cascading waterfall’ lagoon
Ever visited Iceland’s Blue Lagoon and thought, ‘this is nice and all, but it’s missing a 6.618 metre water feature?’ If the answer’s yes, we’ve got some exciting news. There’s a new lagoon in town: Laugarás Lagoon, which is nestled on the banks...

After visiting 2 of Iceland's famous lagoons, there's only one I'd return to on future trips
2025-07-06T13:12:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app During trips to Iceland, I visited both the Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon...

Iceland's First Cascading Waterfall Lagoon Has a Hot Spring, Swim-up Bar, and Mountain Views
Laugarás Lagoon A rendering of the lower lagoon at Laugarás Lagoon in Iceland. Key Points A new outdoor wellness center, Laugarás Lagoon, will open in Iceland this summer. From hot springs to waterfalls, the lagoon offers tranquility and...

Iceland Roundup: Silicon, Meth, Self-Defeating Socialists, MRI Scanner, Moomins & Hearts
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin editor Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and...

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Gets EU Approval for Ziihera to Treat Advanced HER2-Positive Biliary Tract Cancer
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted conditional marketing authorization for Ziihera® (zanidatamab), a dual HER2-targeted bispecific antibody, as monotherapy for adults with unresectable locally advanced...

Books & Looks Podcast: Sara Winokur — Lewis Chessmen Murders, DNA & Iceland’s Pirate Secrets
Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a literary podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real...

Dance Icon Julianne Hough Partners with Icelandic Glacial™
Icelandic Glacial, the naturally alkaline, super-premium spring water from Iceland, is thrilled to announce its first-ever major celebrity partnership with celebrated dancer, actress, and wellness entrepreneur Julianne Hough. This milestone...