Explore the Westman Islands on an easy to drive ATV
I always love to explore the Westman Islands. This year it is fifty years since the dramatic eruption in the Westman Islands. The islands are a fantastic destination which I have always enjoyed visiting. Now there is a brand new reason for me (and you)...
Tandem paragliding in Vík – soar above the black beach
Tandem paragliding in Vík must be one of Iceland’s most exhilarating activities. Just imagine taking a few steps down a gentle slope and you are soaring high above the black beach at Reynisfjara.This is just something I have to do this summer. I want more...
Harpa in Reykjavik has unique architecture and exciting attractions
The Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center is my favorite building in Reykjavik. It has many wonderful features, but the main hall of Eldborg stands out. No matter what event or concert I attend, entering that deep red hall is always a special occasion. The...
2022 wrapped for Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine
It is time for 2022 Wrapped for Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine. 2022 was a banner year for my discount promo codes for Iceland tours. Three thousand people used my discount promotional code to save money on top-rated Icelandic tours and activities, camper van rentals,...
The 23 Iceland-focused interviews published in 2022
Iceland-focused interviews in 2022 numbered twenty-three. The interviewees were a diverse group of people indeed. They ranged from ambassadors, writers, activists, scientists, travel guides, podcasters, actors, and musicians, to name a few. The only thing many of them had in common was a strong connection...
Sarah Thomas wrote The Raven’s Nest about living in Iceland
Sarah Thomas is a writer and documentary filmmaker who recently published her new and acclaimed memoir, The Raven’s Nest. The story is inspired by her brief 2008 visit to Iceland on a brief visit in 2008, which turned into a transformative half-decade spent living in the...
Singer Margrét Rán is a superstar who loves Bragðarefur*
Iceland’s best export is probably its music. A case in point is the wonderful band Vök. Vök’s front-woman, Margrét Rán Magnúsdóttir, has quickly become of Iceland’s best know singers. Her live performance and presence are compelling, to the point of her having some undefined charisma...
The Icelandic Christmas book flood is upon us. Take cover!
Icelanders have many odd Christmas traditions. We have 13 Yule trolls that used to terrorize children before Christmas but now give children small gifts. Their parents used to devour children who behaved outside of accepted societal norms, and of course, a giant Christmas cat would...
