The Japanese ambassador to Iceland is a social media star
The Japanese ambassador to Iceland, Suzuki Ryotaro, has gone far beyond his formal role and endeared him to Icelanders. He has earnestly immersed himself in Icelandic culture, evident in his many appearances on Icelandic TV and Twitter. He is an experienced diplomat and a polymath...
She watches Icelandic volcanoes while we sleep
I have immense respect for the people who work for the Icelandic Meteorological Office. They are, amongst other things, tasked with predicting the notoriously volatile Icelandic weather, Icelandic volcanoes, and natural hazard monitoring activity in one of the world’s most geologically active places. Keeping tabs...
Get 25% discount off the South Coast Classic tour
I am delighted to offer my readers an exclusive promo code for the South Coast Classic guided tour. My partners Reykjavik Sightseeing run this tour. Like ALL of my partners, Reykjavik Sightseeing is a top-rated company. Consider that on Tripadvisor Reykjavik Sightseeing has almost a...
Golden Circle Guided Tour – Save 25% with this promo code
The essential Icelandic destinations are on the Golden Circle. I am delighted to offer my readers an exclusive promo code for Golden Circle guided tour. My partners Reykjavik Sightseeing run this tour. Like ALL of my partners, Reykjavik Sightseeing is a top-rated company. Consider that...
Laufey: The Reykjavík Interview Before the World Noticed
Since this interview, Laufey has become one of Iceland’s most globally recognized and award-winning artists, with millions of monthly listeners. What she said to us then feels remarkably prescient now. Iceland is a small country, but it has talented musicians. One of them is Laufey,...
Heydalur country hotel is a sustainable and family-friendly oasis in the Westfjords
The retired headmaster and entrepreneur Stella Guðmundsdóttir is a legend in the Icelandic travel industry. She and her family run a unique country hotel on a converted farm in the valley of Heydalur, deep in the Westfjords. Book at Heydalur hotel Please use this link...
How to live Icelandic – learn all about Icelandic culture
My readers are curious about Icelandic culture. So that is why I was intrigued about a new book titled “How to Live Icelandic” by Nína Björk Jónsdóttir and Edda Magnus. The book features photographs by Gunnar Freyr. I am also happy to report that the...
Drekagil – Dragon Ravine – is as cool as it sounds
Sometimes you want to see places because they have such a cool name. One of those places is Drekagil, which means Dragon Ravine in English. The ravine is close to the Askja caldera in the northern Icelandic highlands. I had the good fortune of exploring...
