Iceland is surging in popularity among travelers, and for good reason. The country offers volcanoes, glaciers, and waterfalls, plus history, culture, and more, all within a relatively small area. Moreover, there are a wealth of topics for academic study. So what does Iceland’s recent tourism ...
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Iceland is experiencing an economic renaissance of sorts as it rebounds from its 2008-2011 financial crisis: the GDP is growing at a rate of 10 percent annually, unemployment is under 3 percent, wages are up, and in 2016 the Icelandic króna rose for the fourth straight year, gaining 16 percent ...
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You’ve heard it before: peace deal in Colombia. Is it for real or not? As it's turning out, the new agreement is taking hold, as shown by the signing of the Peace Accord in November and weekly news that supports a permanent peace with rebel groups. So is it time to go?...
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