Atlantica - 01.06.2011, Page 3

aEditor: Páll Stefánsson. Deputy and features editor: Ásta Andrésdóttir. Contributing writers: Gudrún Bergmann, Júlíana Björnsdóttir, John Boyce, Sari Peltonen and Deb Smith. Art director: Erlingur Páll Ingvarsson.
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Welcome to Iceland
A letter from the editor.
On the Fly
The smallest gallery, the hottest sandwich, a few elves,
Icelandic landscapes, brown bread ice cream and raw,
unfettered female power.
Restoring Glory
The heart of Reykjavík’s city center has now been
revived after the devastating 2007 fire.
Soaking in Style
atlantica’s guide to Iceland’s best spas
and swimming pools.
Taking the Lead
The three vocalists of GusGus, the hottest band
in the land.
Light Years
If you just don’t know where to go,
atlantica will tell you.
Female Viking Explorer
Gudrídur Thorbjarnardóttir is arguably the world’s first
female globetrotter.
The Bold and the Beautiful
Meet four leading ladies of Icelandic accessories design.
Reykjavík on a Shoestring
How to live large on a small budget.
Under the Volcano
Snaefellsjökull Glacier has not erupted in 2,000 years.
From Expats with Love
The first ever rugby game played by an Icelandic team.
Here We Go Again
The scenic route to Heidmörk, Reykjavík’s verdant
recreational area.
Facts about Iceland
Everything you always wanted to know but were
afraid to ask. C
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Cover photo by Páll Stefánsson.
Enjoying the evening light at Ljónbjörg, Snaefellsnes
close to Gudrídur Thorbjarnardóttir's birthplace (see page 58). P
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JÓNSI ON THE GO
Jónsi from Sigur Rós goes solo.
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