Jón Heiðar Ragnheiðarson — Reykjavík-based Iceland Travel Editor since 2012
Icelander Jón Heiðar has run Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine since 2012. One person, no investors, just honest Iceland travel advice and exclusive discount codes. He has conducted over 200 interviews with local experts, guides, and artists — and built Nonni, Iceland's first Iceland focused AI travel companion.
From Paraguay to the Rainbow Street: The Couple Behind Seyðisfjörður’s Most Surprising Food Truck
Seyðisfjörður in the East of Iceland has always attracted people who do things their own way. It is a town of just under 700 people at the end of a long fjord in the East, famous for its rainbow street, its artist community, and the...
Six Trips to Iceland: A French Travel Editor Shares What She’s Learned
I meet a lot of travelers at the day job, but every now and then someone walks in who’s clearly done their homework. Auriane Rezé-Duclos was on her sixth trip to Iceland when I met her at Lava Show, and it turns out she runs...
Secret Lagoon Promo Code: Save 15% at Iceland’s Oldest Pool
The Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin, “the Old Pool”) in Flúðir is Iceland’s oldest swimming pool and, in my opinion, the most authentic hot-spring stop on the Golden Circle. As a partner of the Secret Lagoon, I can offer my readers 15% off the admission ticket...
Krauma Nature Baths – A Silver Circle Highlight in West Iceland
Looking for a top-rated relaxation experience in Iceland? Krauma Nature Baths offer soothing geothermal waters, stylish facilities, and a perfect location on the Silver Circle—West Iceland’s newest scenic road trip. Just an hour’s drive from Reykjavík, Krauma is fed by Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot...
Rent Outdoor Clothes & Camping Gear for Your Iceland Trip — Save 10% With My Code
One of the best services I have seen for travelers is Iceland Cover, which lets you rent outdoor clothes and camping gear for your trip to Iceland. I know that many people are excited about visiting Iceland but are rightly worried about how to dress...
New Partner: Save 5% at Laugarás Lagoon, the Golden Circle’s Newest Geothermal Bath
I have good news for anyone planning a Golden Circle day. Stuck in Iceland has partnered with Laugarás Lagoon, the newest geothermal lagoon in the country, and my newsletter subscribers now get 5% off all three of their admission packages. Laugarás Lagoon opened in 2025...
15 Best Vacation Rental Platforms for Iceland Getaways in 2026
Planning a trip to Iceland means finding the right place to stay while you chase the Northern Lights or soak in geothermal pools. The wrong booking choice can mean hidden fees, misleading photos, or properties that don’t match what you expected. Iceland’s unique landscape —...
Eyrún Lydía’s Glacier Lake Dive: A First for Iceland
The brilliant photographer Eyrún Lydía is a friend of the magazine. I interviewed her after I discovered her wonderful photos of Icelandic nature some three years ago. Eyrún was gracious enough to take the time to share some very helpful photography tips with my readers....
Iceland travel advice from someone who actually lives here
I'm Jón, a native Icelander who has called Reykjavík home for over 30 years. Since 2012, I've been running this magazine the way a knowledgeable local friend would — giving you the honest advice, the real discounts from 50+ partners in the Icelandic travel industry, and 200+ expert interviews you won't find anywhere else. This is Iceland from the inside.