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.
South coast, waterfalls and glacier – 10% off this small group hiking tour
Join the acclaimed company Arctic adventures and their expert guides on a small-group hiking tour on the South Coast. See stunning waterfalls, the Reynisfjara Black Beach and hike on the Sólheimajökull glacier. Claim your discount for this small group experience by going to the tour...
Glacier hike in Iceland – get 10% off this small-group tour
Do you want to join the acclaimed company Arctic adventures and their expert guides on a glacier hike in Iceland? We at Stuck in Iceland are delighted to offer our readers a 10% discount off an easy glacier hike on Sólheimajökull glacier. Claim your discount...
Snorkelling in Silfra fissure is an otherworldly experience
Do you want to go snorkeling between tectonic plates? Want to feel like you are floating in clear water and discover otherworldly landscapes? Snorkeling in Silfra fissure at the Thingvellir national park is all that and more. Snorkeling in Silfra is out of this world...
Drone video from Iceland – see amazing landmarks from the air
Drones have a mixed reputation here in Iceland. On one hand, these flying machines can be a bit of a menace if the person operating them is not qualified or licensed to operate them. On the other hand, there are few more captivating videos of...
Myths about Icelanders – read this mythbuster of an article
Like with many other countries there a lot of myths about Iceland and Icelanders. I wanted to be a little spoilsport and bust a few of them. If you have further questions about myths don’t hesitate to contact us on our Facebook page via Messenger....
Iceland themed-films and TV series on Netflix
Iceland has been the scene of many films and TV series. Perhaps most famously, Iceland played a big role in the acclaimed TV series Game of Thrones. Iceland was also featured in recent Star Wars films, The Force Awakens and Rogue One. Interstellar and Noah...
Tuberculosis in Iceland exhibition is a tribute to those who suffered
One of Iceland’s most interesting exhibitions is located a short drive outside of the northern town of Akureyri. It is called the ‘HÆLIÐ’ or ‘Sanatorium’ and is a tribute to the tuberculosis sanitarium which was founded at the farm of Kristnes in 1927. It housed...
Iceland Kickstarter project – support A Sense of Place – Imprints of Iceland
I wanted to tell you about an impressive Iceland Kickstarter project. It is a beautiful hardcover photographic book titled “A Sense of Place – Imprints of Iceland”. The author is the acclaimed Icelandic photographer, Charlotta María Hauksdóttir. The book contains 36 separate works. Many of...
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.