The State of Tourism in Iceland | Living, Working & Travel Tips

The State of Tourism in Iceland | Living, Working & Travel Tips

Kent Lárus Björnsson is a Western Icelander with a unique perspective.

Born and raised in Gimli, Manitoba (Canada) with deep Icelandic roots, Kent eventually returned to his ancestral homeland.

Now living in Reykjavik, he works at a local school and shares his passion for exploration by offering services as a tour consultant.

We delve into Kent's journey of how he made Iceland his home with all his diverse adventures along the way.

From the recent volcanic eruptions to the future of Icelandic tourism, Kent also offers insightful tips for those contemplating working or living in Iceland.

He's also an experienced traveller outside of Iceland and he shared with us stories of his recent 'round the world trip including some surprising twists like how he ended up as the only English speaker on a Disney train tour of Taiwan!

More on Kent: https://www.icelandicroots.com/ir-volunteers/kent-l%C3%A1rus-bj%C3%B6rnsson

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