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Online presence has morphed into an integral part of selling and experiencing tourism in the 21st Century. Since arriving in Iceland for this J-Term course, I’ve been constantly experiencing the digital age’s impact on Iceland’s tourism firsthand through observing and participating in tourism at Reykjavik’s urban landscape and the Golden Circle’s iconic natural and cultural…

The concept of international tourism is a unique and subjective experience that looks different for every individual. When Americans get the travel itch and decide to open up their computers and google possible destinations, it’s clear why many have decided to book their tickets with Icelandair. Iceland has quickly become one of the most popular…

Hello, my name is Amelia Pluth and I am a junior at GAC, welcome to my blog! Today in Reykjavik, we were fortunate enough to be able to explore the various museums of the city. The museums I have gone to include the National Museum of Iceland, The House of Collections, The Icelandic Phalloogical Museum,…

Hello everyone, and welcome to my blog! I’m Geoffrey Youngs, a senior at GAC, and I’m thrilled to share my experiences studying abroad in Iceland this January. Currently, we’re on our third full day in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital city. Today was dedicated to exploring various museums in Reykjavik, providing me with insights into early Icelandic…

In the last 10 years the number of tourists visiting Iceland has drastically increased, and there is now a 6 to 1 ratio between the number of tourists and the number of local residents. This increase raises questions on the impact that an increase of tourism can have on a country and the people living…

Hi there! My name is Cole LaPlante, and I am one of the fifteen students embarking on the study away course, “Otherworldly” Iceland: Culture, Environment, and Tourism in a Globalized Age. Even though we are only one day into the actual course, several of its themes are becoming present in our explorations of the city,…

As a tourist in Iceland studying tourism, I would like to talk about how tourism may change the way a group of people is perceived by tourists. Walking through Reykjavik, Iceland, I notice many souvenir and gift shops, along with rather expensive restaurants, lining the pedestrian-friendly streets. Many of said souvenir gift shops and restaurants…

Hello! Welcome to this blog. My name is Marisa Schmidt. I am a Sophomore at GAC and am very excited to be able to be on this study abroad program to Iceland. Today (as will most of the following blogs) will be about tourism. I have never traveled outside of the U.S., so this is…