Four of the sixteen restaurants that make it onto the American online publication Tasting Table's list of the best in Iceland. The Eastfjords are also represented on the list of the best bakeries.

Emily Iris Degn looked out across the Salish Sea, the sky a hazy pink. Canada was ablaze. As she sat on the beach, she watched the landscape she grew up in change. She started to write.

In an August article on Tasting Table, the author has selected the 15 best restaurants in Iceland. Tasting Table is an American company focusing on all things food and drink, including recipes, and has been in print since 2008. The author of the article, Emily Iris Degn, has spent a lot of time in Iceland, eaten at countless restaurants across the country, and is well-versed in Icelandic food culture and history.

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed executive orders initiating the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives (Associated Press, 2025). The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, is a legally binding international treaty aimed at limiting global warming to well below 2°C, with efforts to stay within 1.5°C (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 2015). These policy shifts significantly alter the... https://luminousinsights.net/insights/content/doi/20250626192726.pdf

In Finland, as in other Nordic countries, there can be found luxury in the nature, peace and quietness. In an interview made for Luxury Daily, it was said that wellness travel is considered one of the hottest trends in luxury travel. It was also mentioned how luxury is not things but rather experiences. (Degn, 2023) There is no need for Finland to try and fit into the traditional luxury forms as it has so much to offer in experiences and nature. For example, experiencing sauna evening in a unique Finnish sauna, like the Serlachius Art Sauna in Mänttä-Vilppula.

Emily Iris Degn shares her experiences in the Mormon Church, detailing its cult-like practices and oppressive gender roles, emphasizing the importance of questioning authority and seeking truth.

Millennials and Gen Xers value personalization, but Gen Xers have significant buying power and disposable income, and they spend more on luxury brands and trips globally than any other age group. (D'Arpizio, et al.,2023; Degn, 2024). Therefore, gender and generational cohorts were proposed to moderate the relationship between personalization and WTPM.

The Best Vegan Restaurant In Every State on Peaceful Dumpling There are so many incredible options for vegans now when it comes to animal product alternatives, but 100% vegan eateries are also popping up left and right! Vegans don’t just want food that is amazing “vegan food”—they want amazing food. Period.

Welcome back Witches, to another spellbinding episode! This week, we're stepping into the realm of spring magic. In this mystical journey, we'll explore the vibrant energies of the season, uncovering the secrets of renewal and growth. Join us as we dance amidst the blossoms, communing with the spirits of nature and harnessing the revitalizing power of the vernal equinox. So get in losers, and let us embark on a captivating odyssey infused with the essence of rebirth and Spring Magic.We would be...

Selected Press: Emily Iris Degn, ‘Bulgari pairs painters with purses for contemporary project’, Luxury Daily, 7 July

Italian fashion brand Prada takes a bold step towards sustainability with its 2024 Re-Nylon collection, supported by British actors-turned-activists Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch. The collection, crafted from recycled plastic sourced from fishing nets and textile waste, is unveiled in a campaign by Belgian photographer Willy Vanderperre. Luxlock CEO Casey Golden applauds Prada's commitment to sustainability, emphasizing the versatility of the Re-Nylon assortment.

"Roanoke Review was such an enriching part of my life! I learned so much about the publishing industry, how to manage a staff, and how to get my work as a writer out there. My poems got better, and a lot more of them got published once I learned what editors were looking for." Emily Degn '22

Inside Chanel also plays off the brand’s seasonal campaigning, which highlights trends in the fashion industry as a way of remaining relevant in an exceedingly competitive industry. These campaigns typically follow a storyline, such as, “Chanel showcases dualism for Spring/Summer 2023” by Emily Iris Degn. Kristen Stewart, an actor who is "already a muse in the brand's ready-to-wear selection, speaks of the power of evolution and re-invention with visuals in this film" (Degn 2023). She illustrates her personal evolution in balancing masculine and feminine viewpoints, a premise that has been a part of Chanel’s brand identity since its inception. Ultimately, Inside Chanel’s social media presence serves as a bridge between the brand and their consumers, highlighting the history of the storied luxury fashion house while looking towards the future.

We asked CEOs and travel experts to share their top picks for a luxurious digital detox. From embracing tropical Costa Rica to exploring ecotourism in Iceland, here are eight recommendations for your next getaway.

Noah TadeoProf. CogdellDES 040/SAS 043June 5, 2024Embodied Energy of a Roger Dubuis Wrist Watch In 2023, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Pirelli, an Italian multinational tire company, Swiss watch manufacturer Roger Dubuis unveiled a cutting-edge exclusive wrist watch that epitomizes the company’s commitment to innovation and avant-garde design: the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider MT. Crafted from mineral composite fiber and titanium inspired by elements of its motorsport heritage, this li...

Saimaiyu Akesuk was born on April 28, 1988 in Iqaluit but she has lived in Cape Dorset her whole life. Her parents are Lau Akesuk and Olayuk Akesuk who was one of the first Members of the Legislative Assembly in Nunavut. Saimaiyu was inspired to start drawing by Ningiukulu Teevee while they were taking a class together at the Nunavut Teaching Education Program. Saimaiyu’s confident drawings of birds and bears are characterized by her bold and dynamic simplicity rendered with soft tenderness and...