Iceland’s specialties are its contrasts. The capital of Reykjavík offers urban life with an unbelievable cultural variety, yet you can find yourself in total isolation in the barren lava landscapes of the island. Fire and ice have not only shaped the unmistakable face of Iceland, they have also produced a special kind of people. Regardless of volcanic eruptions, a financial crisis, or long winters, Icelanders love their country.

So will you once you are on the trail of the Lagerfljot Worm Monster, dance through Reykjavík's long party nights, or bump into a solar-powered Coke machine in the middle of the East Fjords.