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From our favourite locations to watch the northern lights to the best places to watch whales in Canada, stunning pictures of the Sweden's Icehotel to the 7 natural wonders of our world, read our blog for all your holiday inspiration.Visit Iceland’s new LAVA Centre with Discover the World!
As if holiday makers need another reason to visit the land of fire and ice, 2017 saw the arrival of the high-tech, interactive Lava Centre in Hvolsvollur, 100km east of Reykjavik. Read on to find out more...
Thursday, 20th April 2017
150 Amazing Things to do in Canada
2017 saw Canada celebrate its 150th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we created a not-so-quick guide of things to do... 150 things in fact.
Thursday, 13th April 2017
10 Places that Prove Iceland is Extraordinary Year Round
Iceland is an extraordinary destination, whatever time of year you visit. Discover 10 amazing places that prove there's always a good time to visit the Land of Fire and Ice.
Friday, 7th April 2017
Top Ten Birding Spots in Iceland
Iceland may not top the tables for species numbers but if you’re after a birding holiday combined with jaw-dropping scenery, the island takes some beating.
Thursday, 6th April 2017
Iceland: Land of Fire, Ice & Fabulous Food
Having recently been awarded their its first Michelin-starred restaurant, find out why Iceland is hot for foodies right now as we talk to Ragnar Eiriksson of Reykjavik's DILL...
Monday, 3rd April 2017
Land of Fire, Ice & Raised Eyebrows: Eight things in Iceland you won’t believe!
From French fishing towns with French roadsigns, to troll tantrums in the East Fjords - in light of April Fool's Day, here are some fact about Iceland you may not believe!
Friday, 31st March 2017
Kayaking Adventures in Spitsbergen
Head of Worldwide Product, Liz L, shares her experience of paddling through ice at 80 degrees north.
Friday, 31st March 2017
Did you know this about Svalbard…?
7 things that may well surprise you about Norway’s far-flung Arctic archipelago.
Friday, 31st March 2017
Stunning Spring Images from Around the World
Winter has been and gone, the flowers are blooming and the air is filled with the sweet scent of spring! The perfect season for exploring, here's just some of our favourite spring snaps to get you inspired.
Wednesday, 29th March 2017
In Search of Gold in The Yukon, Canada
Our Head of Worldwide Product, Liz Lunnon, took a journey to the Yukon Territory, exploring the highlights of Canada's wild west...
Friday, 24th March 2017
Meet the Expert: Jo Cooper, Senior Polar Specialist
Our very own Ice Queen, Jo has one of the coolest jobs around. Having worked at Discover the World for 19 years, her knowledge of the polar regions is unrivalled. Read on for some of Jo’s standout experiences and top travel tips for an Arctic exploration.
Tuesday, 21st March 2017