From 100 Words for Wind to Safe Tap Water–Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Iceland
Make a Wish, Keep Your Coins
Iceland attracts a large number of tourists yearly, welcoming approximately two million visitors annually. However, with the increasing number of visitors, it is essential to follow certain rules to maintain the country’s beauty and natural wonders. One of these rules is related to visitors treating springs as wishing wells where they throw coins for good luck.
For instance, in the Geysir geothermal area, some tourists have been throwing coins into the Blési geyser, causing concern for the ranger Lárus Kjartansson, an expert with the Environment Agency of Iceland. He suggests that they may need to erect more prominent signs to ensure visitors understand the significance of preserving these natural wonders.
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