Twelve essential apps for a vacation in Iceland
Planning a trip to Iceland? Excellent choice! But before you zip up your suitcase and set your sights on volcanoes, waterfalls, and northern lights, do yourself a favor — download these essential apps. From weather warnings to geothermal pools and parking meters, these digital tools...
How to have the best possible vacation in Iceland in July or August
So, you’re heading to Iceland in July or August? Smart move! You’ve picked the absolute best time of year for a first visit. The weather is (usually) mild, the roads are open, the midnight sun is still hanging around, and there’s so much to do...
Cool off in Iceland: The perfect summer escape from scorching heatwaves
As Europe and North America sizzle under record-breaking summer heatwaves due to human-induced climate change, travelers are looking north, not just on the map, but for relief. If you’ve had enough of sweating through your city or melting on crowded beaches, we’ve got good news:...
Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral Named One of the World’s Most Beautiful Buildings by Time Out
Time Out Magazine has ranked Reykjavík’s Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral as the second most beautiful building in the world, surpassed only by India’s Taj Mahal. This recognition places Iceland’s most iconic landmark alongside architectural wonders like Petra, Fallingwater, and the Pyramids of Giza. A vision born from...
Eyþór Guðmundsson rescues ancient Icelandic books
Book collector Eyþór Guðmundsson collects, restores, and shares Iceland’s literary heritage from centuries past. His Instagram account, @oldicelandicbooks, has become a digital window into a world of 17th-century bindings, centuries-old Bibles, forgotten manuscripts, and unexpected historical treasures tucked inside crumbling pages. There, you can watch...
Iceland Eclipse Festival 2026: Music, Art, and Magic
The upcoming solar eclipse, which will take place on the 12th of August next year, is already causing a lot of excitement. I don’t think I’m exaggerating to say that Iceland is already sold out. After all, the western part of the country is prime...
The Odyssey is filmed in Iceland
Iceland is no stranger to stardom — its surreal landscapes have doubled for everything from other planets to fantastical kingdoms. But this summer, it’s playing host to something even more legendary: The Odyssey, the hotly anticipated epic film directed by Christopher Nolan, is filming right...
Lava, light, and lenses: photographer Kévin Pagès interviewed
I noticed the super-talented Reykjavik-based French photographer Kévin Pagès for three reasons: He captured unbelievable drone footage of a man walking right to the top of an erupting crater on the Reykjanes peninsula in 2024. It is safe to say that this gentleman was putting...
