In Iceland, overtourism has transformed the island in a few short years — and locals and visitors alike try to grapple with the change.
Vox
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My Own Private Iceland
When an island nation of 300,000 residents receives more than two million tourists a year, radical change is inevitable — but is it all negative?
Posted inCommentary, Current Events, Discussions, Podcasts
Editor’s Roundtable: Escape the Podcast
Longreads editors discuss stories in Slate, The Cut, and The Goods by Vox.
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Brian M. Rosenthal, Katelyn Burns, Chris Ip, Wendy S. Walters, and Nathaniel Penn.
Posted inHighlight, Quotes, Science & Nature
From the Sewer to the Syringe
Biomedical researchers find remedies for antibiotic-resistant infections in grody places.
Posted inHighlight, Nonfiction, Quote Posts, Quotes
The Suprising History of the Ball Pit
Enjoy the ball pit! I’ll be over here not swimming in pee.
Posted inHighlight, Nonfiction, Quote Posts, Quotes
Health Care Sponcon: Where Big Pharma Meets Instagram Influencer
Health care and medical sponsored content from influencers is growing on Instagram. But is it ethical?
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Reconsidering the Jewish American Princess
A feature in which Jamie Lauren Keiles looks at the cultural history of the Jewish American Princess — and her own history of aspiring to be one.
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Jean Guerrero, Lauren Weber, Doug Bock Clark, Dara Horn, and Dan Nosowitz.
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CBD is Everywhere. But is it a Scam?
An expose on the $350 million CBD industry pointing to the illegality, lack of regulation, and by and large lack of efficacy of everyone’s new favorite anxiety antidote.