Mike Pence Gets a Rainbow Welcome in Europe
Mike Pence’s trip to Europe hasn’t been going quite as planned. A few days ago, Pence visited Iceland’s capital of…
Iceland to Send Queer BDSM Industrial Band to Eurovision
Iceland, known for some of their wacky entries into the Eurovision song contest (anyone remember Pollapönk?), have once again brought…
4 Dreamscape Hotels that Are Sure to Inspire Wanderlust
Dreams do come true when you travel, especially when you book one of these luxury escapes. While the world is…
This Beautiful Environmental Animated Short was Banned for Being too Political
Iceland, a grocery store chain the name, had launched a beautiful Christmas campaign with a strong environmental message, has been…
The World’s Most Mind-Blowing Natural Destinations
For thousands of years, human beings have been mesmerized by the night sky. Ancient civilizations in the Middle East, Greece,…
Can You Sing the World’s Hardest Karaoke Song?
Inspired by Iceland latest sing-a-long ad has us jonesing for a trip back to Iceland. The new spot, titled “The Hardest…
Put the Gay in Valentine’s Day! 10 Romantic Getaways
How will you say “I Love You” to someone special on Valentine’s Day? Here are 10 great romantic getaways that…
Iceland is Hot, Record Number of Tourists Visit Island Nation
More than 1.61 million tourists have visited Iceland so far this year—a record-breaking jump in visitor. In 1949, 5,000 people visited…
Inside Reykjavik’s Brand-New Lifestyle Hotel
Canopy by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s new lifestyle brand, and Icelandair Hotels, have announced the opening of the world’s first Canopy hotel…
Rhode Island Tourism Uses Images of Reykjavik, Iceland in New Ad
It was probably just an oversight from an ad agency, but you would think if you were putting together a…
Wow Airline Introduces New Pink Plane Called ‘Gay’
Iceland’s WOW Airline has created a new giant pink plane that they are calling ‘Gay’ due to its course from…
Happy Birthday John Lennon!
“You don’t need anybody to tell you who you are or what you are. You are what you are.”…
Follow the Rainbow to Reykjavik Pride! Residents Paint the Streets for Annual Celebration
Iceland’s Pride is famous for attracting nearly half of the country’s population, and this year, the country seems to be…
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Becomes First European Union Leader to Marry Same-Sex Partner
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel married his partner Gauthier Destenay, in doing so, he became the first European Union leader…
Cocktail Music: Lionsong by Bjork
If the whole Museum of Modern Art holding a major retrospective on Björk isn’t persuading you that the Icelandic songstress is…
Icelandair Promotes Free Layovers with Epic Video
For a few years, Icelandair has offered a 48-hour “stopover” in Iceland free of charge for US passengers continuing on to…
Airlines Get Ready for Bárðarbunga-ocalypse as Another Iceland Volcano is Set to Erupt
We all remember the travel hell bestowed upon millions when Iceland’s famously unpronounceable Eyjafjallajokull erupted, spewing plumes of ash as far…
Putin Signs Anti-Gay Law, What You Need to Know
It’s been one hell of a year. We’ve seen it all—both good and bad. And for this week, we’re reminding…
Transgender Russian Lawyer Strips Down for Gay Rights in Russia
A transgender Russian lawyer named Masha Bash has stripped down to call attention to gay and trans rights for LGBT people…
Virtual Vacations: EarthCam Takes You There!
No matter where you’d like to visit, with EarthCam you can be transported instantly to some of the most exciting destinations around…
Elton John Will Not Back Out of Russia Concert
While other artists are canceling their set performances in Russia, Elton John, who is to perform in Moscow in December,…
Gay Travel: Falling in Love with Iceland
Sometimes, I dream about Iceland. I close my eyes late at night, and I hear the sounds of my Icelandic…
Cocktail Music: Of Monsters and Men
Iceland’s folk-pop band Of Monsters and Men is a pack of six musicians whose rise to fame began in 2010…
Iceland’s 2012 Aquatic Gay Games
May 30, 2012 marks the opening day of International Gay and Lesbian Aquatic Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland. There is an…
Lea DeLaria on “Iceland”, Dream Roles, & Jewish Girls
In a world of cookie cutter show biz types, Lea DeLaria is a truly one of a kind. From her…
Cocktail Music—Steed Lord
Steed Lord Steed Lord os a Los Angeles-based Icelandic musical performance art project. It will be hard to not to…
Cocktail Music
Of Monsters and Men It may be because we’re gearing up for our Reykjavik, Iceland trip in a couple weeks,…
Want to Have Pancakes With the President of Iceland?
Screen Cap via Vimeo. There is no country in the world quite like Iceland, and its latest endeavor to get…