Enjoy the brand new Hveragerði 2.0
The beautiful little town of Hveragerði has just gotten an upgrade. The Hveragerði 2.0 now sports a great new hotel, a food hall, and a brewery that doubles as a gourmet pizza place. I am afraid, however, that Hveragerði often gets overlooked. When I recently...
The Lava Tunnel is where you learn how volcanoes work
The second recent eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula has fired up people’s interest in geology, which is a good thing. Raufarhólshellir cave, also known as the ‘Lava Tunnel,’ the perfect place if you want to learn about the inner workings of a volcanic eruption. The...
Plan a surprise birthday for your wife in Reykjavik in five easy steps
I would love a day of surprises,” my wife replied when I asked her what she wanted for her birthday. I groaned on the inside. Organizing parties is definitely not one of my strengths. I would have loved an answer like “jewelry always works darling.”...
Lord of the Rings vibes in Iceland at Rauðufossar and Rauðauga
The third day of my recent hiking tour in the Landmannahellir and Landmannalaugar in the Fjallabak nature reserve was unforgettable. Previously we had hiked up to Mt. Löðmundur and hiked around Mt. Skalli. On our third and final hiking day, we visited the stunningly beautiful...
Brennisteinsalda is the highlight of hiking in Landmannalaugar
It was the second day of my hiking adventure at Landmannahellir. On our first day, we ascended Mt. Löðmundur and enjoyed stunning views from its peak. We all woke up early; I suppose nobody slept well in the cramped bunks. After an excellent breakfast of...
Hiking up to Mt. Löðmundur from Landmannahellir
Joining organized hiking groups is my hack for exploring Iceland with minimal hassle. So when my cousin invited me to join his hiking group for a three-day hiking tour around Landmannahellir in the Icelandic nature reserve of Fjallabak. I did not think twice. Breakfast, dinner,...
Icelandic crime writer Lilja Sigurðardóttir loves kayking and kleina
I love crime thrillers; fortunately, Iceland is blessed with many great authors of that genre, so there is no shortage of quality page-turners for me to enjoy. Authors such as Yrsa Sigurðardóttir, Arnaldur Indriðason, and Ragnar Jónasson are all great authors. Still, I want to...
Visiting Iceland for the first time? Siggadóttir gives essential tips
Visiting Iceland for the first time? Well, I can tell you that when you live in a country like Iceland, it is hard not to develop a passion for exploring it. Since I was a kid, I have loved being out in nature, seeing the...
