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April 14, 2011 marks the one year anniversary of the eruption of the Eyjallaj\u00f6kull volcano<\/a>. Though it might be known more for the impressive ash cloud grounding flights and pissing off travelers around the world, Iceland is starting to see the silver lining with an eruption of tourism.<\/p>\n

Wanderlust<\/em><\/a> reports a family farm at the base of the volcano is now the \u00deorvaldseyri Visitor Centre, offering films and photographs of the family going about their daily chores with Eyjallaj\u00f6kull blowing up in the background. Don’t tell them <\/em>how crappy your job is.<\/p>\n

Trekking has also sprung up. Particularly, head to the Gigjokull glacier to see Earth\u2019s forces in action or, better yet, hike right to the eruption site. Yeah, you can definitely spit into the very volcano that stranded you in the U.K. last year.<\/p>\n

If that\u2019s not enough inspiration to visit Iceland, watch this video<\/a> from the group Inspired By Iceland<\/em><\/a>, then start researching flights. Trust me, it\u2019s that cool.<\/p>\n

Go. To. Iceland.<\/p>\n

[At the lava front by Borkur.net\/Flickr<\/a>]<\/em>
\nBy Jon Wick<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jon lives in Butte, Montana, spending most of his time on skis or bikes; sometimes both. He began travel writing while teaching in Korea and is currently pursuing his Master\u2019s Degree in Technical Communication at Montana Tech. Jon has begun writing his first book, <\/em>The Story of Will, whose movie rights are still (very) available. Catch more of Jon at TheJonWickproject.wordpress.com<\/a>. (@ExpedJon<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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