The Nordics or the Nordic Countries include Iceland, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, as well as Svalbard, that belongs to Norway, Greenland, Faroe Islands, and Ålan Islands.
The Nordics are a cultural and geographical region in Northern Europe. They are also known as Norden, which means “the North”. Some other places in Europe, like northern isles of Scotland, share some cultural and ethnic ties with the nations of the Nordics but are not part of the Nordic countries. Note: I included a link to Scotland posts here, in case you are interested in the Nordic feel of the region, rather than geographical classification.
How is food in Iceland – delicious or disgusting? What to eat in Iceland and what to avoid? What are the typical Iceland groceries? Check what is Skyr, why the sharks are buried, and what to cook in a geyser.
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Expensive prices, broken engine, blown up tyres, huge fines for invisible scratches, additional fees for “needed” insurance. Internet stories about car rentals in Iceland can sometimes be like taken straight from the horror movie. Is it really that bad? How to find the best car rental in Iceland? What other options for traveling around Iceland you have?
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