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.
See the Golden Circle and experience the Sky Lagoon in one tour
I am thrilled to introduce my partners at Reykjavik Sightseeing. This top-rated Icelandic travel company offers a combination of its renowned Golden Circle Circle Classic Tour and a visit to the fantastic spa Sky Lagoon. Stuck in Iceland Magazine readers get a 15% discount when they book...
Ten must-see places in the Westfjords
Lonely Planet recently selected the Westfjords as the best region in the world to visit in 2022. It is not a surprise to me. Every time I see this remote region, it is just incredible. My go-to phrase about the Westfjords is that region in...
Immerse yourself in the Icelandverse – not the Metaverse
Facebook’s head honcho, Mark Zuckerberg, recently announced that Facebook would be known as ‘Meta.’ Zuck now wants us to work and play in the ‘Metaverse.’ Some of the most awkward videos followed. I could not watch some of this material; it was just so artificial...
Ólafur Darri: The Icelandic Actor Behind Trapped Speaks
When I sat down with Ólafur Darri Ólafsson for this interview in 2021, he was already one of Iceland’s finest actors — beloved at home for Trapped, The Minister, and Fangavaktin, and quietly building an international reputation. A lot has happened since then. Since this...
This puffin island features an eighties rock star and a World War 2 story
Puffins fascinate many. These beautiful birds are not only pretty. They are fantastic swimmers and hunters who brave the perils of the North Atlantic to breed and feed their young. I find puffins delightful to look at, although my favorite bird is the hardy raven....
Save on car rental in Iceland with Europar promo code
Are you looking to rent a car in Iceland? Want to save money while renting with a reputable company? I am delighted to announce that you can rent a vehicle with my friends at Höldur, the Europcar franchise holder in Iceland. Use the Stuck in...
Askja is the caldera of sorrow
The Askja caldera is enormous. It is located 1.500 meters above sea level, some 30 kilometres north of the Dyngjujökull glacier, part of the Vatnajökull glacier. The caldera is some 50 square kilometres wide (31 square miles and is surrounded by the Dyngjufjöll mountains. In...
League of Legends in Iceland – Reykjavik hosts the World Championship
The online game League of Legends from Riot Games has between 100 – 120 million players. This online game is also one of the World’s most popular e-sports. Over 100 million people watch the annual League of Legends World Championship, and this year The League...
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.